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Harimau Shakti 2018 -India - Malaysia to hold military exercise

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Indian and Malaysian armies will be conducting the joint training exercise ‘Harimau Shakti 2018’ in the dense forests of Sengai Perdik, Hulu Langat, Malaysia from April 30, 2018 to May 13, 2018.<br />
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The exercise is aimed at bolstering cooperation and coordination between the armed forces of both the nations and to share the expertise of both the contingents in conduct of counter-insurgency operations in jungle terrain.<br />
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The focus will remain on tactical operations in jungle warfare. Overall, the exercise will not only provide an excellent opportunity to both the armies to hone their operational skills but will also contribute to enhance the strategic partnership between India and Malaysia.</div>

Harimau Shakti 2018 -India - Malaysia to hold military exercise

Indian and Malaysian armies will be conducting the joint training exercise ‘Harimau Shakti 2018’ in the dense forests of Sengai Perdik, Hul...

Avani Chaturvedi becomes first Indian woman to fly fighter aircraft solo

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Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi has created history by becoming the first Indian woman fighter pilot to fly solo.<br />
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Chaturvedi flew a MiG-21 bison in her first training solo sortie, in Jamnagar, Gujarat.<br />
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She is one of the three in the first batch of female pilots, besides Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh, who were inducted in Indian Air Force fighter squadron on June 18, 2016.<br />
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Source: https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/first-indian-woman-fighter-pilot-avani-chaturvedi-goes-solo201802212246050001/</div>

Avani Chaturvedi becomes first Indian woman to fly fighter aircraft solo

Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi has created history by becoming the first Indian woman fighter pilot to fly solo. Chaturvedi flew a MiG-2...

Sudeep Lakhtakia appointed as new Director General of NSG

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Senior IPS officer Sudeep Lakhtakia has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the 'black cats' commando force, the National Security Guard (NSG).<br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The National Security Guard (NSG) is an Indian special forces unit under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). It was raised in 1984, following Operation Blue Star and the assassination of Indira Gandhi, "for combating terrorist activities with a view to protect states against internal disturbances".</span></span></div>
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Sudeep Lakhtakia appointed as new Director General of NSG

Senior IPS officer Sudeep Lakhtakia has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the 'black cats' commando force, the Nat...

Shubhangi Swaroop -First Woman pilot of Indian Navy

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Shubhangi Swaroop -First Woman pilot of Indian Navy

Shubhangi Swaroop became India Navy’s First Woman Pilot. Shubhangi Swaroop who hails from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh will soon fly the Mar...

Rajni Kant Mishra appointed as new Director General of SSB

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Senior IPS officer Rajni Kant Mishra appointed as new Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).<br />
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He will succeed Archana Ramasundaram. <br />
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Rajnikant Mishra is a 1984 batch illustrious IPS officer of UP cadre.</div>

Rajni Kant Mishra appointed as new Director General of SSB

Senior IPS officer Rajni Kant Mishra appointed as new Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). He will succeed Archana Ramasunda...

India-Indonesia Joint Training Exercise Garuda Shakti IV started in Indonesia

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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.32px;">Indo-Indonesia Joint Training Exercise</span><span style="line-height: 19.32px;"> </span><span class="highlightNode" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(88, 144, 255, 0.298039); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; line-height: 19.32px; padding: 0px 1px;">GARUDA SHAKTI</span><span style="line-height: 19.32px;"> is conducted as part of military diplomacy between Indian and Indonesian Army alternatively in India and Indonesia respectively.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><br style="line-height: 19.32px;" /><span style="line-height: 19.32px;">The fourth edition of the joint exercise will be conducted for 13 days from 10 to 23 March 16 at Magelang, Indonesia in which an Indian Army platoon strength contingent will carry out cross training with a platoon from the Airborne battalion of the Indonesian Army.</span></span></span></div>

India-Indonesia Joint Training Exercise Garuda Shakti IV started in Indonesia

Indo-Indonesia Joint Training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI is conducted as part of military diplomacy between Indian and Indonesian Army alter...

Lt Gen NPS Hira appointed as Deputy Chief of Indian Army

0 Defence 22:49:00

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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lt Gen NPS Hira has been appointed Deputy Chief of the Indian Army. He<span style="line-height: 22.8px;"> is presently serving as Chief of Staff of Northern Command at Udhampur in  Jammu and Kashmir.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lt Gen NPS Hira is from the Sikh Light Infantry. He has commanded the Jallandhar-based 11 Corps ‘Defenders of Punjab’. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia";"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 22.8px;">He has earned an Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra and many more gallantry awards.</span></span></div>
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Lt Gen NPS Hira appointed as Deputy Chief of Indian Army

Lt Gen NPS Hira has been appointed Deputy Chief of the Indian Army. He is presently serving as Chief of Staff of Northern Command at Ud...

World's Highest Research Station set up at Ladakh by DRDO at 17,500 ft

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The world’s highest research station, established by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at an altitude of 17,500 ft at Chang La in Ladakh, has become functional. Along with the station, DRDO is also introducing a new technology for solar-heated shelters for use at extreme altitudes.<br />
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DRDO’s Chang La station beats Pyramid Laboratory, situated at 16,500 ft at the Mt Everest’s base, for being the highest research station.</div>
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The centre was inaugurated by Director General, DRDO Dr S Christopher.</div>
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World's Highest Research Station set up at Ladakh by DRDO at 17,500 ft

The world’s highest research station, established by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at an altitude of 17,500 ft a...

INS Kochi commissioned on 30 September 2015 by Defence Minister.

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INS Kochi commissioned on 30 September 2015 by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar</div>
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Builder: Mazagon Docks.</div>
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For the first time, Mazagon Docks used a "pontoon assisted" launching method in collaboration with a Russian firm Baltisky Zavod. Under this method, pontoons are welded to the hull, which give buoyancy and helps overcome tidal constraints. Mazagon plans to use this method for all future ship launches, as the process makes it possible to launch ships with much higher weight.</div>
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INS Kochi commissioned on 30 September 2015 by Defence Minister.

INS Kochi commissioned on 30 September 2015 by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar Builder: Mazagon Docks. For the first time, M...