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US Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan

US to send 1,000 more troops to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran

The acting Defence Secretary, Patrick Shanahan said that the US does not 'seek conflict with Iran'.

Jun 18, 2019

Big win for India: Maldives may scrap plan to build observatory with China's help

The agreement, signed in 2017, allows China to build an observatory in the Makunudhoo region and threatened India's strategic national security interests.

Jun 17, 2019

Who is Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed? Pakistan appoints hardline general as new ISI chief

Activists allege a pattern of growing authoritarianism by the military, which they say has become even more influential since Prime Minister Imran Khan swept to power last year.

Jun 17, 2019

Operation Sunrise 2: Indian Army teams up with Myanmar Army to flush out terrorist in NE

In recent times, Indian has been looking for deeper coordination with the grounds forces of Myanmar to guard its porous borders in the north-eastern sector.

Jun 16, 2019

Serious defects in India Navy's Scorpene submarines, project to get delayed

These defects can't be addressed quickly as the tests can only be conducted in the calm sea or as described by the Navy "Sea State — 1".

Jun 15, 2019

Two militants killed in Pulwama encounter

The militants fired upon the search party during the operation, which was equally retaliated, leading to an encounter.

Jun 14, 2019

Will India have its own space station? Here's what ISRO chief K Sivan thinks

India's space station, which is an extension of Gaganyaan mission, aims to send an Indian crew to space in August 2022.

Jun 14, 2019

Missing An-32 aircraft wreckage spotted: IAF airdrops 10 personnel at crash site in Arunachal [Video]

The first visuals accessed of the crash site shows debris from the IAF An-32 aircraft in Payum Circle of Siang district.

Jun 12, 2019

Security forces gun down militant in Jammu & Kashmir's Sopore

The militants opened fire on the search party during a cordon and search operation, triggering the encounter.

Jun 12, 2019

Make in India: Centre identifies 85 countries to sell Indian manufactured defence equipment

The Centre has categorised the countries as per the possibility of the exports; the countries having the highest possibility of exports have been placed under category A for which the defence attaches will be getting $50,000 annually.

Jun 12, 2019

Two militants gunned down in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian

Security forces launched a search and cordon operation in Anweera area of Shopian district after receiving a tip-off about militants being present in the area.

Jun 11, 2019

IAF eyes regional air superiority with faster BrahMos integration in Su-30MKI

The government has launched several measures to strengthen the IAF's combat prowess. HAL has been advised to put additional manpower to speed up all such projects.

Jun 10, 2019

India inks Rs 6,000-cr deal with US, to buy NASAMS-II missile system to secure Delhi

India inks Rs 6,000-crore deal with the US to buy the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System-II (NASAMS-II) to secure Delhi.

Jun 10, 2019

Watch: Frozen juice box, eggs hard like rock; this is how Indian army battle Siachen's minus 50 degree cold

Indian army officers stationed at Siachen can be seen unpacking a frozen juice bottle and trying to defrost eggs that have become hard like a rock along with other vegetables due to the harsh climatic conditions.

Jun 9, 2019

Missing AN-32 aircraft: IAF announces Rs 5 lakh reward for information

The announcement was made by the IAF as the aircraft could not be located even after six days of a massive search operation.

Jun 9, 2019

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