India, France to deepen defence, security relations during Macron’s visit
A contingent from the French Army is also set to participate in this year's Republic Day.
A contingent from the French Army is also set to participate in this year's Republic Day.
The logistical challenges were immense, particularly in transporting tanks from Jammu to Srinagar, marking the first instance of tanks being used at such high altitudes. The bridges along the route couldn't support their weight, compelling the tanks to be dismantled and reassembled at the base of Zoji La. The mule track leading to the pass was widened to accommodate these crucial vehicles
On the sidelines of the meeting, the Raksha Rajya Mantri will hold bilateral meetings with participating Ministers of member countries and discuss defence cooperation matters to further strengthen the engagements. He will also interact with the Indian community in Accra during the visit
In a groundbreaking move, the Navy appointed its first woman commanding officer for an Indian naval ship. Admiral Kumar emphasized the Navy's dedication to challenging the status quo to ensure a dynamic and aspirational trajectory for the future
Among the sanctioned AoNs, the council approved procurement for two types of Anti-tank Munitions—Area Denial Munition (ADM) Type - 2 and Type-3. These munitions possess the capability to neutralize Tanks, Armoured personnel carriers, and enemy personnel
Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Samir V Kamat chaired the open brainstorming session 'Chintan'. He assured the industry that DRDO will extend all possible support to them and will play the role of a mentor in building their capabilities to make India a net defence exporter.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that institutions need to promote innovation which is not only useful for the defence industry but also for civilian purposes.
The Union Ministry of Defence had sent a proposal to remove and transplant 114 trees to clear its construction site.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday said that India and Australia have forged a deeper connection in education, culture, defence and trade.
China has set an official economic growth target of "around 5 per cent" for 2023, as it seeks to revive the world's second largest economy after a year of tepid growth because of pandemic measures, and will increase defence budget by 7.2 per cent, the media reported.
