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65 Ukrainian PoWs among 74 killed in Russian military plane crash

65 Ukrainian PoWs among 74 killed in Russian military plane crash

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Officials said that Moscow has dispatched a panel of inquiry to probe into the incident.

How the S-400 missiles will protect India

How the S-400 missiles will protect India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

With cruise missile and air strikes being India's most likely response to a hypothetical Pakistani terrorist outrage in the future, retaliation from the Pakistan air force is inevitable. That is where the S-400 will come into play, says Ajai Shukla.

US ex-defence secy, architect of modern Indo-US security ties, Carter dies

US ex-defence secy, architect of modern Indo-US security ties, Carter dies

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

In a tribute, President Joe Biden called him a "born patriot", while Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hailed him as a thought-provoking global strategist.

IAF to enhance Tejas capabilities with HAMMER missiles

IAF to enhance Tejas capabilities with HAMMER missiles

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

"The HAMMER missiles are in the process of being integrated with the LCA Tejas and it will significantly enhance its capability to take out hardened targets from stand-off distances," government sources told ANI.

L&T in French JV for missile system

L&T in French JV for missile system

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Tie-up with MBDA will have Indian partner as majority shareholder; first product likely in 2 years.

Talks with China underway smoothly, we will never bow down: Rajnath Singh

Talks with China underway smoothly, we will never bow down: Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Talks between India and China are going on smoothly and in a good environment over whatever issues there are, he said.

India inducts home-made Akash missile system

India inducts home-made Akash missile system

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The missile system can target aircraft up to 30 km away, at altitudes up to 18,000 metres. It has the capability to neutralise aerial targets like fighter jets, cruise missiles and air-to-surface missiles.

DRDO test-fires tech for long-range air-to-air missiles

DRDO test-fires tech for long-range air-to-air missiles

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Friday successfully conducted a flight test of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology in Odisha, official sources said.

Prithvi-II missile successfully test-fired

Prithvi-II missile successfully test-fired

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The Prithvi-II missile is capable of carrying 500 kg to 1,000 kg of warheads and is thrusted by liquid propulsion twin engines.

China tests new guided missile near Korean peninsula

China tests new guided missile near Korean peninsula

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The People's Liberation Army Rocket (Missile) Force tested the new missile in the Bohai Sea.

India successfully test-fires surface-to-air missile off Odisha coast

India successfully test-fires surface-to-air missile off Odisha coast

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Designed to be a quick reaction missile, it has a strike range of 25 km to 30 km.

India calls for de-escalation as Iran attacks Israel

India calls for de-escalation as Iran attacks Israel

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

India on Sunday said it is seriously concerned over escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, and called for immediate de-escalation of the situation.

Israel declares 48-hour emergency amid tension with Lebanon

Israel declares 48-hour emergency amid tension with Lebanon

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

As tensions continue to rise, the Israeli public remains on high alert, bracing for the possibility of further incidents.

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