New Delhi: – Saturday onwards, ‘Bongosagar’ joint naval exercises, between India and Bangladesh, started in the Bay of Bengal. This is the second naval exercise, being held by India, in the Bay of Bengal, over last one month. Moreover, Anti-submarine warfare corvette Kiltan and guided-missile corvette Khukri, are participating in the exercises from India. Marine surveillance aircraft and […]
Washington: – Indian defence forces are in the process of arming the Israeli Heron drones, in its fleet, with smart bombs. At the same time, the Indian defence forces have also expedited their moves to acquire the armed version of MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones, from the United States. A US periodical claimed that India is […]
New Delhi: – The defence ministry has approved the new Defence Acquisition Policy (DAP). The new Defence Acquisition Policy will play an important role in the timely procurement of equipment for the defence forces. As per the new policy, the defence forces can acquire the equipment even on lease. This will reduce the time required […]
New Delhi: – Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured, ‘Confidence is seen in the leadership of Mahinda Rajapaksa. A new chapter in the India-Sri Lanka relations has started with his win. India will always give preference to Sri Lanka under the ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Sagar’ policies.’ A virtual meeting was held between the Indian and Sri […]
Dubai: Massive plot of attack in public places and army bases in Bahrain has been foiled. A terrorist outfit backed by Iran plotted this attack. As per the report by Iran interior ministry, these attacks were conspired to avenge the killing of General Qassem Soleimani. Besides, a few hours ago, a senior Iran military official […]
New Delhi: – India has expedited the process for purchase of MQ-9 drones, proved to be effective in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen conflicts, from the United States. India will be signing an agreement, for purchase of 30 MQ-9 drones, worth $3 billion and six drones will be commissioned in the defence forces on an […]
New Delhi: – India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jedda Amendment (DCOC/JA), a group for maritime matters of the Asian and African countries adjoining the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Island countries in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). This decision was taken in the meeting of the DCOC/JA, which was held a few […]
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a spy for espionage at a naval base in Vishakhapatnam and leaking confidential information to Pakistan. Last year, a big racket of espionage against the Indian Navy was busted. A charge sheet was filed against 14 accused in the case. Thus, the ISI agent, who was arrested […]
New Delhi: The Indian military foiled an intrusion attempt by Chinese soldiers in the southern part of the Pangong Tso lake. This act of aggression was done by the Chinese soldiers in the night of 29th to 30th August, while the negotiations were going on, between the Indian and Chinese officials regarding the withdrawal from […]
Colombo: Jayanath Colombage, Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary, accepted that giving the Hambantota port to China was a big mistake. But Foreign Secretary Colambage asserted that henceforth, the Sri Lankan foreign policy would be India centric. Colambage also assured that Sri Lanka would not carry out any acts that will threaten Indian security. He reassured India […]