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India test fires nuclear-powered SLBM with 3500 km range in the Bay of Bengal
A Notice To Airmen (NOTAM) was issued by India earlier this month over a 3400 km flight corridor over the Bay Of Bengal for January 19 to 21.
As Gen. Bipin Rawat takes charge as India’s first CDS, PM Modi says the institution reflects the hopes and aspirations of 130 crore Indians
PM Modi said the institution of CDS carries the responsibility of modernising the Indian military
Families of martyred or disabled soldiers to get four times more money as compensation, Rajnath Singh sanctions proposal
Rajnath Singh sanctions four-fold increase in monetary compensation given to families of battle casualties, increasing the existing assistance of Rs 2 lakhs to Rs 8 lakhs.
India exporting bulletproof jackets to over 100 countries, 4th nation to have a national manufacturing standard
India has been manufacturing bulletproof jackets since long but the manufacturers did not follow a specific standard and often the quality varied as per customer demands.
Mig-21 aircraft crashes near Bikaner, pilot safe, bird hit cited as cause: Reports
According to a statement issued by the Indian Air Force, the aircraft was on a routine mission when it crashed. The pilot was able to eject safely.
DRDO successfully test fires indigenously developed QRSAM off Odisha coast
The QRSAM was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in cooperation with Bharat Electronics Limited and Bharat Dynamics Limited for the Indian Armed Forces.
‘2016 Rafale deal achieved objectives of better price, delivery and terms’: MoD spokesperson rubbishes The Hindu report
In a point by point response, the Ministry of Defence spokesperson has rubbished The Hindu article about the Rafale deal written by N Ram. Read the full statement here
MoS Defence denies reports of Army atrocity in Arunachal Pradesh during search op, says villagers confirmed no violence took place
The MoS Defence said the search operation was conducted in accordance with the laid down procedures, causing no undue harassment of the locals and a ‘No objection certificate’ was obtained from the village elders.
Twitter reacts as MoD spokesperson Twitter handle responds harshly to ex admiral, apologises later
The Ministry of Defence spokesperson's Twitter handle has since apologised for the tweet
NSA Ajit Doval to take charge of ‘Strategic Policy Group’, to look after India’s long-term security and strategic interests
NSA Doval will replace the cabinet secretary as chairman of the SPG.
