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World Civil Defence day 2023 celebrated today: Theme, History, Importance

World Civil Defence Day is observed to promote the value of being prepared for emergencies and to increase public awareness of civil defence and emergency management

Ensure no gap in essentials supply to troops in high altitudes: Par panel

There should not be any "gap" in supply of clothing, equipment, ration and provisioning of accommodation for soldiers engaged in safeguarding the country's borders under difficult weather conditions in high-altitude regions, a high-level parliamentary panel said on Wednesday. In its 55th report tabled in Lok Sabha, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) pointed out inordinate delays in procurement of winter clothing for soldiers in high-altitude areas as well as implementation of the project for improving their housing conditions. It also recommended urgent revamp of the approach towards procurement of high-altitude clothing, equipment, ration and housing facilities for the troops deployed in those regions. Temperatures in some of the forward locations including in Ladakh drop up to minus 40 degree celsius during harsh winter months. The PAC's report on 'Provisioning, procurement and issue of High Altitude Clothing, Equipment, Ration and Housing' noted that the audit found instances o

PM Modi sets target of Rs 40,000 cr in defence exports at DefExpo 22

Releases another import embargo list, unveils indigenous trainer aircraft designed by HAL; lays foundation stone of the new Deesa airfield in Gujarat

Newsmaker: Constitutional law is new Attorney General Venkataramani's forte

With his appointment as AG, the many constitutional law matters that are pending before the Supreme Court will receive specialised attention

Strengthening defence ties with Paris provide hope for submarine deal

For France, which is still reeling from Australia's cancellation of a $90-bn order for Shortfin Barracuda conventional submarines, India offers an irresistible strategic opportunity

How Agnipath is turning the spotlight on India's unemployment crisis

A military recruitment plan (Agnipath) in India that sparked last month's violent protests is turning the spotlight on an unemployment crisis plaguing the $3.2 trillion economy

Section 144 imposed in Gurugram as protests erupt over Agnipath scheme

In the wake of protests against the Centre's Agnipath scheme, the Gurugram district administration on Friday imposed Section 144 CrPC as a precautionary measure to maintain law & order.

Tour of Duty: With Agnipath scheme, a chance for youth to join armed forces

Under the 'Agnipath' scheme, 17.5 to 21-year-olds will be recruited for four years as 'Agniveers' and will get an opportunity to join the regular cadre at the end of this period

Japan, Vietnam sign defence transfer deal amid worries of China's muscle

Details about the transfer of specific equipment, including naval vessels, will be worked out in subsequent talks

Western Army commander reviews operational preparedness of Kharga Corps

Lieutenant General Singh was received at the corps base by Lieutenant General S S Mahal, General Officer Commanding, Kharga Corps

DRDO successfully test fires laser-guided anti-tank guided missile

An indigenously developed laser-guided anti-tank guided missile has been successfully test fired by the DRDO at a firing range in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar, officials said on Wednesday. The weapon, having a range of up to four km, was test fired from an MBT Arjun Tank at KK Ranges in Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC&S) in Ahmednagar on Tuesday, they said. The laser-guided anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) is likely to significantly enhance the fire-power capability of the Indian Army particularly along the frontiers with Pakistan and China, the officials said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on successful test firing of the ATGM. "Congratulations to @DRDO_India for successfully conducting test firing of Laser Guided Anti Tank Guided Missile from MBT Arjun at KK Ranges (ACC&S) in Ahmednagar. India is proud of Team DRDO which is assiduously working towards reducing import dependency in the near future," he ..

India conducts successful flight test of ABHYAS from Odisha test range

Congratulating DRDO on its achievement, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said ABHYAS can be used as a target for evaluation of missile systems

In a first, Indian Navy women officers to join warships crew as 'Observers'

Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and Sub Lieutenant Riti Singh, are a part of a group of 17 officers of Indian Navy, who were awarded "Wings" on graduating as "Observers" at a ceremony held at INS Garuda

Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Forge: Time to look at defence-related stks?

Once the stocks conquer 200-WMA, the upside potential is huge.

Bharat Forge, HAL, BEL : Defence-related stocks poised for an upside

Most defence-related stocks gained ground on Monday post the development with Bharat Dynamics up nearly 8 per cent at Rs 452 on the BSE

OFB supplied banned anti-aircraft ammunition to Army in Aug 2015: CAG in LS

As an accident had taken place with ammunition "K" at Gopalpur firing range in November 2014, the Army Headquarters had asked the OFB to stop its production from Dec 2014 onward.

DEFCOM 2019: Seminar showcases tactical intelligence, surveillance systems

The tactical solutions, which can withstand sub-zero temperatures, can also be deployed for a variety of functions, including in high altitude terrains and emergency rapid response

Defence shipyards bag 85-95% high-value warship orders without tender

Ficci asks Rajnath Singh for level playing field for private shipyards'

Indian elite forces get big upgrade with new snipers, underwater 'chariots'

Multiple contracts worth billions of rupees have already been inked to equip the Army's Para-SF, Navy's Marcos and IAF's Garuds