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12-Day India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise Begins

Around 60 soldiers from both Indian and Kazakhstan would share their experiences of counter terrorism operations during the exercise, he said, adding that its was an yearly exercise conducted between both the armies. It will will conclude on October 15, an Indian Army spokesman said.

UNGA Fallout: Turkish Company Could be Out of the FSS Project for Indian Navy

Without citing any reason, speaking to Financial Express Online on condition of anonymity, a senior official confirmed that “The contract for the 45,000-ton fleet support ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy with the Turkish Company could be delayed.” “It could be a fall out of Turkey cosying up to Pakistan and raising Kashmir issue at the recently concluded 74th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA),” said the officer.

Air Vice Marshal DK Patnaik Assumes Command of College of Air Warfare

An alumnus of the National Defence Academy in Khadakwasla, the Air Vice Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik was commissioned in Indian Air Force on June 8, 1984, as a fighter pilot.
“He is a Fighter Combat Leader with more than 2,500 hours of accident-free fighter flying on a variety of aircraft, and has more than 800 hours as Mission Commander,” an official release said. The Air Officer has commanded the Air Force Station Ambala. Air Vice Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik has flown many live bombing missions during the Kargil operations, for which he was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) in 1999

Startups Have it Easy for Defence Deals Up to ₹ 150 cr

The Rajnath Singh-led defence ministry has stipulated that for these relatively small contracts, startups will be encouraged if they can prove technical expertise. It has also made a clear distinction between startups and new entrants in the field, ruling that mid to largesized groups venturing into defence manufacturing will still need to meet financial criteria that includes credit ratings, revenue and net worth.

Indian, Chinese Troops Celebrate Chinese National Day

“This ensures prevalence of peace and tranquility along the LAC (line of actual control). The events commenced with hoisting of national flags and rendition of the national anthems of both nations which was followed by a ceremonial welcome address by the respective delegation leaders,” Defence PRO Lt Col P Khongsai said.