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The Indian Army is undergoing a strategic shift, optimizing its manpower through outsourcing non-essential functions. This initiative aims to free up soldiers for core combat duties and enhance the force’s operational effectiveness.

From language experts training personnel in foreign tongues to facility management services like catering and hospital waste disposal, various tasks are being handed over to private contractors. This doesn’t mean compromising on quality; strict guidelines and oversight ensure these services meet military standards.

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In a major diplomatic triumph for India, eight veterans of the Indian Navy who were sentenced to death in Qatar were released by Doha on Monday.

The capital punishment was commuted to an extended prison term earlier following diplomatic intervention by New Delhi. Amid desperate pleas by the anxious family of the Navy veterans to secure their release and safe passage back to their homeland, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had assured that it would mobilise all diplomatic channels and arrange legal assistance to bring them back.

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Setting foot in their homeland after several agonising months of captivity in Kuwait, seven of the eight Indian navy veterans who were sentenced to death on alleged ‘espionage’ charges, heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying they wouldn’t have been freed had it for the sustained diplomatic efforts at his behest to secure their release.

Their death sentence was later commuted to an extended prison term following sustained diplomatic interventions and legal assistance from New Delhi.

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Sudheer Kumar, Director, Capacity Building and Public Outreach, Indian Space Research Organisation, said on Sunday that ISRO never competes with anybody and flourishes well in collaboration with the other space agencies.

He was responding to the possibility of ISRO becoming a global hub for rocket launches in the future. Speaking to news agency ANI on the sidelines of an event in Bengaluru on Sunday, he said, “ISRO never competes with anybody. It is a space community. And especially, the space community will flourish well with the collaborations. We are collaborating with NASA and other space agencies.”

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Working towards the development of villages on the northern borders, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has directed the local Army formations to help in the rehabilitation of Nelang and Jadhang villages in Uttarakhand near the China border.

The villages were inhabited till 1962 but they moved out of there after the war with China started at that time to places in Uttarkashi and adjoining areas. The efforts to strengthen the border villages had started in the last few years as the Narendra Modi government has started the Vibrant Villages programme under which villages along the LAC from Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh are being developed.

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Saturday that he was 100 per cent confident that India will get a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council but it won’t be easy as there are a lot of countries who want to “block us”.

Jaishankar, who is here to attend the two-day Indian Ocean Conference, said he sees the change as to how differently the world looks at India now as he goes around the world.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday expressed confidence that the defence corridor in the state will not only play a crucial role in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative in the defence production sector but will also create extensive employment opportunities for the youth on a large scale.

Under the leadership of the Prime Minister Modi, India is presently achieving the goal of self-reliance in the field of defence production, Adityanath said. Addressing the ‘Kiranti Shaurya Samaroh’ organised at 11 Gorkha Rifle Regimental Centre here, he said the establishment of the National Defence University on the Lucknow campus is aimed at skill development for the youth interested in joining the security forces.

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Six members of the banned National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered to security forces in Tripura on Friday, February 9th, 2024, depositing arms and ammunition including Chinese rifles. This development marks a significant step towards peace in the region, with 36 active NLFT members now having surrendered to authorities since 2022.

The surrendered militants, identified as Jatindra Tripura, Mokhiram Tripura, Pradip Tripura, Romawia Reang, Johanjoy Reang, and Mani Charan Tripura, were previously active across the border in Bangladesh. They joined the NLFT outfit between 2017 and 2022.

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested four suspects during its raid at 21 locations across Tamil Nadu in the 2022 ISIS-inspired Coimbatore car bomb blast and the ISIS radicalisation and recruitment case, the agency said on Sunday.

The anti-terror agency search operation conducted on Saturday led to the seizure of a large number of electronic devices, material objects and documents. These included six laptops, 25 mobile phones, 34 SIM cards, six SD cards and three hard discs.

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The Indian Army’s quest for a modern 155mm/52 caliber Towed Gun System (TGS) has taken a significant step forward with the release of Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) details. This opens the door for domestic and potentially international players to offer their solutions, potentially shaping the future of Indian artillery.

The 15-ton weight limit on the TGS has sparked a heated competition among Indian defense manufacturers. Here’s a closer look at potential contenders:

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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is nearing completion of their electric jetpack prototype, with military trials just on the horizon. However, the developers aren’t resting on their laurels. They’re actively exploring ways to extend the current 20-minute flight range to a more impressive two hours.

Unlike the British company’s jetpack which relies on a micro gas turbine, DRDO’s approach is electric, utilizing battery-powered Electric Ducted Fans (EDFs). These EDFs are essentially self-contained propulsion units that combine a multi-bladed fan, a powerful electric motor, and a surrounding shroud.

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A year has passed since India received the third S-400 Triumf air defense system from Russia, but the remaining two systems remain outstanding, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the completion of the high-profile deal.

Initially planned for late 2023, the final two S-400 deliveries have been delayed, fueling speculation about potential roadblocks. Concerns centered around:

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The Indian Navy is gearing up to strengthen its maritime surveillance capabilities with the deployment of the indigenously-developed Drishti-10 (Hermes 900) drones. These advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) will be strategically positioned in Porbandar, Gujarat, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, keeping a watchful eye over the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal respectively.

This deployment comes amidst a rise in drone attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea, highlighting the need for enhanced maritime security measures.

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Russia has indicated its intention to hold another meeting in the “2+2” format, involving the foreign and defense ministers of both nations, following a successful initial meeting in December 2021. This renewed interest highlights Russia’s desire to strengthen its strategic dialogue with India on key regional and international issues.

In an interview with a Russian news agency, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko announced the possibility of a new “2+2” meeting in the near future. This follows the positive assessment of the inaugural “2+2” dialogue in December 2021, held in New Delhi. During that meeting, a “Military Technical Cooperation Program” agreement for 2021-2031 was signed, further solidifying the bilateral partnership.

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A delegation of officers from the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) of India recently concluded a valuable International Strategic Management Tour to the United Kingdom. This high-level visit aimed to enhance the understanding of future leaders in the Indian Armed Forces on geopolitical and geo-economic issues, while strengthening bilateral defense cooperation between India and the UK.

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