India Test Fires Nuclear Capable Agni-5 Missile, 2nd Test in 6 Months
Indigenously developed surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5 has been successfully test-fired from Dr Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast, according to reports.
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Japan-India ‘Space Dialogue’ to Include Surveillance Sharing
Japan and India are moving to share satellite data and surveillance technologies, acknowledging the strategic importance of monitoring outer space and the world’s oceans.
ISRO to Launch Dedicated Satellite for Indian Air Force
Once Isro places Gsat-7A in the geo stationary orbit, the communication satellite will enable the IAF to interlink different ground radar stations, airbases and AWACS aircraft.
It will boost the air force’s network-centric warfare capabilities and enhance its global operations.
AVIAINDRA- Indian, Russian Air Forces to Kick Start War Game
The exercise — Aviaindra — will be unique as the Russian Air Force will not bring its assets and will take part in the drill using Indian platforms, said an official of the Indian Air Force.
Indra Navy: Russian Warships Arrive at Visakhapatnam
The primary aim of the exercise is to increase inter-operability amongst the two navies, develop common understanding and procedures for maritime security operations, an Indian Navy spokesperson said.
48 Afghan Cadets, 31 From Other Nations, Graduates from Indian Military Academy
Along with Wahizada, 48 other Afghan cadets also graduated from IMA during the passing out parade on Saturday. Similarly, 15 cadets from Bhutan, five from Maldives and Tajikistan, and two each from Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Nepal graduated at the 143rd Passing-out Parade.
Hundreds of J-K Youth Join Indian Army
As many as 259 young boys from Jammu and Kashmir have joined Indian Army’s Jammu Kashmir Lite Infantry (JKLI) Battalion with an aim to fight for the nation.
Indian Naval Base in Vietnam at Cam Ranh Port
Many countries are keen about having their ‘own naval base’ in Vietnam. After Russia and the US, there are speculations that India might get access to a Naval Base in Vietnam at Cam Ranh
Over 230 Militants Killed in J&K in 2018; Dip in Stone Pelting: Officials
Security forces have eliminated over 230 militants in Jammu and Kashmir this year so far, while there has been a dip in injuries caused due to stone pelting, officials said on Saturday.
IAF Conducts Combined Guided Firing of Surface-to-Air Missiles
AMARAVATI: In a first-of-its-kind exercise code-named CROSS BOW-18, the Indian Air Force successfully conducted combined guided weapons firing of Surface-to-Air Missiles from the Air Force Station at Suryalanka in Andhra Pradesh.