Defence

CRPF’s K9 units among in Paris for Olympics security

by NewsdeskAsia NewsDefenceIndia NewsJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

K9s Vast and Denby, both Belgian Shepherd Malinois, aged five and three years, respectively, left for Paris on July 10 and reached the same day…reports Asian Lite News Two K9…

India releases list of 346 indigenous defence items

by NewsdeskDefenceIndia NewsLegalJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

The DPSUs will undertake indigenisation of the items mentioned in the fifth PIL through various routes including ‘Make’ procedure or in-house development involving the industry, including MSMEs….reports Asian Lite News…

DRDO boosts private sector with 7 new defence projects

by Newsdesk-Top NewsDefenceIndia NewsJuly 12, 2024July 12, 2024

The Indigenous development of these technologies will strengthen the military-industrial ecosystem…reports Asian Lite News The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has awarded seven new projects to industries under the…

Exercise Pitch Black: IAF’s Su-30 set to roar Australian skies

by Newsdesk-Top NewsDefenceIndia NewsJuly 12, 2024July 12, 2024

Held every two years, the exercise focuses on large-force employment missions involving large numbers of international aircraft….reports Asian Lite News India’s Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets will be seen in action…

India discusses defence manufacturing with DR Congo

by NewsdeskAFRICA NEWSDefenceIndia NewsJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

The issue figured prominently at the First Secretary-level meeting between the Defence Ministries of India and the DRC held in New Delhi on July 5, 2024….reports Asian Lite News In another…

‘Nomadic Elephant’: India-Mongolia joint drill begins in Meghalaya

by Newsdesk-Top NewsDefenceIndia NewsJuly 3, 2024July 3, 2024

Exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant’ is an annual training event with Mongolia which is conducted alternatively in Mongolia and India…reports Asian Lite News The 16th edition of Joint Military Exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant’…

Gen. Dwivedi takes charge as Indian Army Chief

by Newsdesk-Top NewsDefenceIndia NewsJuly 1, 2024July 1, 2024

General Dwivedi took over as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) from General Manoj Pande, who superannuated on June 30…reports Asian Lite News An ace infantry officer with…

Navy chief begins 5-day visit to Bangladesh

by Newsdesk-Top NewsDefenceIndia NewsJuly 1, 2024July 1, 2024

He is also scheduled to address participants at the National Defence College, Dhaka and visit a few key defence facilities…reports Asian Lite News Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi began…

In a first, classmates to lead Army and Navy  

by NewsdeskDefenceIndia NewsJune 30, 2024June 30, 2024

A defence official who knows both the officers said that strong friendships among the senior leadership in the military matter a lot in strengthening the working relationship between the forces…reports…

With 7 new reactors, India expanding nuclear energy by 70%

by NewsdeskDefenceIndia NewsTech LITEJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Union Minister Jitendra Singhtook stock of the already operational projects and gave directions for upcoming plans….reports Asian Lite News Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday that India’s nuclear power…