Manipur: 6 jawans injured as Assam Rifles soldier fires at colleagues before killing self
Indian Navy rescues hijacked Iranian fishing
vessel and crew off the east coast of Somalia
Indian Navy's INS Sumitra swiftly rescued a hijacked
Iranian fishing vessel and its 17 crew members off Somalia's coast. This
follows recent successful missions, including extinguishing a Gulf of Aden oil
tanker fire and thwarting a North Arabian Sea hijacking.
Rolls-Royce inks seven-year deal with Azad
Engineering for military aircraft engine components
Rolls-Royce has entered a game-changing seven-year
partnership with Azad Engineering, based in Hyderabad, to manufacture critical
components for its defense aircraft engines. This strategic collaboration
propels Azad Engineering into the global supply chain for Rolls-Royce’s
advanced aero engines, marking a significant leap for India in defense
manufacturing.
India pivots away from Russian arms, but will
retain strong ties
India, the world's largest arms importer, is seeking to
reduce its dependence on Russia for weapons and munitions due to disruptions
caused by the war in Ukraine. With Russia supplying 65% of India's weapons
purchases over the last two decades, diversifying its weapons base has become a
priority. India is turning towards the West, particularly the United States, to
strengthen ties and contain China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The
move reflects India's cautious balancing act to avoid pushing Russia closer to
China while advancing its own strategic interests.
Govt extends ban imposed on terror group SIMI
for 5 years
The government extended the ban on SIMI for five years due
to its involvement in terrorism and disturbing peace. Union Home Minister Amit
Shah declared SIMI an 'Unlawful Association' for five more years under the
UAPA. SIMI has been continuously engaging in subversive activities and
re-organizing absconding activists.
Indian Air Force (IAF)
conducts 'Exercise Desert Knight' with France and UAE counterparts.
The Indian Air Force
(IAF) conducted 'Exercise Desert Knight' with the French Air and Space Force
(FASF) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force over the Arabian Sea. The
exercise aimed to enhance synergy and interoperability among the three Air Forces,
facilitating the exchange of operational knowledge and best practices. The
participation of India involved aircraft such as Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, Jaguar,
AWACS, C-130-J, and Air to Air Refueller.
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