New Delhi, August 17, 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on phone yesterday with Naftali Bennett, Prime Minister of Israel. Prime Minister reiterated his congratulations to Bennett for assuming office as the Israeli Prime Minister earlier this year. The leaders expressed satisfaction over the remarkable growth in the bilateral relationship in recent years. Prime Minister […]
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General MM Naravane on a visit to the United Kingdom and Italy
New Delhi, May 5, 2021: General MM Naravane, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has proceeded on a visit to the United Kingdom and Italy from 05 to 08 July 2021. During the four day visit, he will be meeting his counterparts and senior military leaders of these countries with an aim of enhancing India’s […]
Successful Maiden Test Launch of Akash-NG Missile
New Delhi, January 25, 2021: DRDO conducted the successful maiden launch of Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile from Integrated Test Range off the coast of Odisha on 25 January 2021. Akash-NG Missile is a new generation Surface to Air Missile meant for use by Indian Air Force with an aim of intercepting high maneuvering low RCS aerial […]
India carries out final user trial of 3rd generation Anti Tank Guided Missile ‘NAG’
New Delhi, October 22, 2020: Final user trial of 3rd generation Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) NAG was carried out today on 22 Oct 2020 at 0645 hrs from Pokhran range. The missile was integrated with the actual warhead and a tank target was kept at designated range. This was launched from NAG Missile Carrier NAMICA. […]
India and Indonesia agree to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation
New Delhi, July 27, 2020: Defence Ministers’ Dialogue between India and Republic of Indonesia was held here today. Indian delegation was headed by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh while the Indonesian delegation was led by its Defence Minister General Prabowo Subianto, who is in India for strengthening the ties between the two maritime neighbours. During the […]
India-Australia Foreign and Defence Secretaries’ Dialogue (2+2)
The 3rd Edition of India-Australia Foreign and Defence Secretaries’ Dialogue (2+2) was held on 09 December 2019 in New Delhi. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale and Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar led the Indian delegation for 2+2, while the Australian delegation was led by Frances Adamson, Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Greg Moriarty, Secretary, Department […]
Indian Navy ship Tarkash at St Denis, Reunion Islands, France
As part of Indian Navy’s Overseas Deployment to Africa, Europe and Russia, Indian Naval Ship Tarkash arrived at St Denis, Reunion Island, France yesterday, on 03 Oct 19 for a three day visit. INS Tarkash, commanded by Captain Sathish Vasudev, is a potent frontline frigate of the Indian Navy equipped with a versatile range of […]
Bangladesh Naval Ship Somudra Avijan arrives in Visakhapatnam
Bangladesh Naval Ship (BNS) Somudra Avijan arrived Visakhapatnam on a four-day visit to the Eastern Naval Command(ENC) yesterday, 14 Sep 19. The Bangladesh Navy ship was accorded a warm welcome by officials from the ENC and Eastern Fleet with the Indian Naval Band in attendance on arrival. During the ship’s stay at Visakhapatnam, a series […]
Successful flight-tests of Man Portable Antitank Guided Missile
In a major boost for Indian Army, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) yesterday successfully flight tested indigenously developed low weight, fire and forget Man Portable Antitank Guided Missile (MPATGM) in the ranges of Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The missile was launched from a man portable Tripod launcher and the target was mimicking a functional tank. […]