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China showcases two-seater stealth J-20 in combat camouflage
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China showcases two-seater stealth J-20 in combat camouflage

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force of China has released for the first time a photo of a two-seat version of its J-20 fifth-generation twin-engine stealth fighter, dressed in Chinese Air Force camouflage.

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September 2022
Camcopter S-100 to be deployed by UK’s MCA
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Camcopter S-100 to be deployed by UK’s MCA

Bristow, the global leader in vertical flight has been awarded a 10-year contract by the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) to deliver the SecondGeneration Search and Rescue (UKSAR2G) programme.

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September 2022
Rosoboronexport unveils advanced weaponry at ARMY-2022
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Rosoboronexport unveils advanced weaponry at ARMY-2022

Rosoboronexport hosted more than 70 delegations from 50 countries representing various regions of the world during the 8th ARMY-2022 International Military-Technical Forum, which was held from August 15 to 21, at the Patriot Convention and Exhibition Centre of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

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September 2022
Indian Navy @ 75
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Indian Navy @ 75

Indian Navy ships to foreign ports

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September 2022
IAF participates in exercise pitch black 2022
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IAF participates in exercise pitch black 2022

An Indian Air Force contingent is in Australia for participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2022 being held from 19 Aug to 08 Sep in Darwin.

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September 2022
Conference on advanced naval technologies
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Conference on advanced naval technologies

The conference was aimed to provide a platform by Indian Navy to achieve synergy

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September 2022
Visit of CISC and services' Vice Chiefs to IAC
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Visit of CISC and services' Vice Chiefs to IAC

Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) along with the Vice Chiefs of all three Services visited Southern Naval Command, Kochi from August 4 to 5, 2022.

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September 2022
ARTILLERY CAPABILITY IS NOT SIMPLY A GUN, IT IS THE WHOLE SYSTEM
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ARTILLERY CAPABILITY IS NOT SIMPLY A GUN, IT IS THE WHOLE SYSTEM

Long-range is not a case of conducting a few trials, it is a case of standing hundreds of rounds in high charges, without any incident, even in very harsh climatic conditions, and all of this with very high precision, says OLIVIER FORT COLONEL (RETD.) Artillery Marketing Director, Nexter, and former French Artillery Capability and Doctrine Director

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September 2022
US Is Not Happy With Israel, For Its Alliance With Foe China
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US Is Not Happy With Israel, For Its Alliance With Foe China

For Israel, the partnership with the US is not simply strategic but at the very core of its existential matrix. The India partnership, on the other hand, is often described as one made in heaven. But why is China then such a dominant Israeli partner? PRAKASH NANDA dissects the American unhappiness at this strange alliance

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September 2022
TVS-2M IS FUEL-EFFICIENT, RELIABLE AND COST-EFFICIENT
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TVS-2M IS FUEL-EFFICIENT, RELIABLE AND COST-EFFICIENT

The construction of nuclear reactors for civilian nuclear energy began in the distant 1954. Exactly this year, on June 26, the world's first nuclear power plant (NPP) was put into operation in Obninsk, USSR. More than sixty years have passed since then. The Russian Federation has been working tirelessly all this time to improve the safety of nuclear power plant operation and at the moment has achieved one of the best indicators in the world

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September 2022
BOEING SUPER SELLS THE SUPER HORNET
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BOEING SUPER SELLS THE SUPER HORNET

Boeing says its F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet fighter is the best solution for the Indian Navy to operate from its aircraft carriers.

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September 2022
A MAKE IN INDIA IAC
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A MAKE IN INDIA IAC

INS Vikrant's operationalisation is a real testimony to the country's resolve for self-reliance and 'Make in India'

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September 2022
ENGAGING WITH THE TALIBAN
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ENGAGING WITH THE TALIBAN

While almost all nations in the region appear to favour engagement with Taliban ruled Afghanistan, they, ironically, have stopped short of recognising a regime that is an international pariah

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September 2022
THE 'SPRINT' INITIATIVE
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THE 'SPRINT' INITIATIVE

ARITRA BANERJEE reports on how the Indian Navy has taken some steps towards "self-reliance in defence"

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September 2022
THE BAY OF BENGAL: A GEOPOLITICAL HOTSPOT FOR INDIA
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THE BAY OF BENGAL: A GEOPOLITICAL HOTSPOT FOR INDIA

The Bay of Bengal is increasingly becoming a new strategic battleground in the Indo-Pacific

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September 2022
FORGING AN EVERLASTING MILITARY PARTNERSHIP: INDIA-ISRAEL BHAI BHAI !
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FORGING AN EVERLASTING MILITARY PARTNERSHIP: INDIA-ISRAEL BHAI BHAI !

With a legacy spanning across three decades, Indo-Israeli strategic ties are poised to scale new heights, where even the sky is not the limit

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September 2022
ARMING INDIA'S SMALL ARMS INDUSTRY
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ARMING INDIA'S SMALL ARMS INDUSTRY

VAIBHAV AGRAWAL argues why the need of the hour is to stop emergency purchases, and encourage the private sector to come forward in producing small arms

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September 2022
INS VIKRANT OPERATIONALISED
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INS VIKRANT OPERATIONALISED

With the commissioning of INS Vikrant, India has entered into a select group of nations having the niche capability to indigenously design and build an aircraft carrier from the scratch

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September 2022
ARTILLERY MODERNISATION: AN URGENT NEED OF THE HOUR
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ARTILLERY MODERNISATION: AN URGENT NEED OF THE HOUR

At a time when India is increasingly facing a multi-front challenge from China and Pakistan, it is quite evident that the Indian military’s artillery modernisation programme needs a huge thrust from the government

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September 2022
All Unquiet On The Russo-Ukrainian Front
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All Unquiet On The Russo-Ukrainian Front

Once touted by Russian President Vladimir Putin as a Special Military Operation, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has now entered the sixth month, with no end in sight

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August 2022
Solving The Connectivity Puzzle
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Solving The Connectivity Puzzle

The Indian government has embarked on an ambitious infrastructure-building mission to boost connectivity all the way up to the India-China border in the Northeast and Ladakh. An in-depth report by AMARTYA SINHA

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August 2022
ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES REDEFINING INDIA-ISRAEL PARTNERSHIP
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ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES REDEFINING INDIA-ISRAEL PARTNERSHIP

IAI’s long-standing and fruitful relationship with India is encapsulated in its partnerships with India's air force, army, and navy, as IAI’s cutting-edge systems are in use by all three branches of the Indian armed forces

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August 2022
VIRTUAL BATTLEFIELDS
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VIRTUAL BATTLEFIELDS

Simulation-based training brings real-world environments to India’s modern military, points out VIJAY VIKRAM KULSHRESTHA

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August 2022
A CHINK IN CHINESE ARMOUR
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A CHINK IN CHINESE ARMOUR

PLA tanks have a surprising vulnerability, reports ARITRA BANERJEE

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August 2022
POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ANARCHY IN SRI LANKA
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POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ANARCHY IN SRI LANKA

The island nation’s worst political crisis and economic turmoil need a renewed commitment to strengthen democratic institutions through critical consensus

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August 2022
EXPORT POTENTIAL OF VIKING AND VITYAZ SAM SYSTEMS
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EXPORT POTENTIAL OF VIKING AND VITYAZ SAM SYSTEMS

The S-350E Vityaz and Viking SAM systems are attracting interest from global customers. These systems were demonstrated at a number of industry events, and are ready to cater to India’s air defence needs as well if the country opts for them

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August 2022
SUPER ACHIEVER
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SUPER ACHIEVER

Boeing is confident of its chances in winning the Indian Navy requirement for carrier borne fighter aircraft

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August 2022
AUDITING INDIA’S DEFENCE EXPORTS
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AUDITING INDIA’S DEFENCE EXPORTS

India needs a transparent reappraisal of its existing approach to boost arms exports, argues AMIT COWSHISH

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August 2022
BEYOND VIKRANT
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BEYOND VIKRANT

While India is about to commission its second naval carrier, INS Vikrant, the Indian Navy needs a large number of naval shipborne unmanned aerial systems and military facilities in friendly countries to deal with China in the Indo-Pacific, argues GIRISH LINGANNA

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August 2022
SECURITY COOPERATION IN INDIA'S ACT EAST POLICY
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SECURITY COOPERATION IN INDIA'S ACT EAST POLICY

VAISHALI BASU SHARMA analyses the evolution and progress of defence diplomacy in Southeast Asia

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July 2022