Indian Air Force successfully testfires 'SAMAR' air defence missile system at Exercise Astrashakti
Sunday, 17 December 2023 The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully test-fired its SAMAR air defence missile system, developed in-house using old Russian-origin air-to-air missile systems. The missile system participated in the exercise AstraShakti-2023 for the first time to test its surface-to-air weapon systems and achieved firing trial objectives. The SAMAR system can engage aerial threats at a speed range of 2 to 2.5 Mach. It consists of a twin-turret launch platform and has been witnessed by top IAF officials.
Experience the grandeur of the 212th Officers’ Course Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at the Air Force Academy (AFA) in Dundigal, Telangana. Watch as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honours the graduating trainees, conferring the prestigious ‘President’s Commission’ and the coveted 'Sword of...
India exported BrahMos missiles to the Philippines under a US$ 375 million deal, enhancing defence cooperation amid regional tensions. An Indian Air Force C-17.. IndiaTimes
On Friday (Apr 19), the Philippines will receive its first contracted BrahMos missile from India, marking a significant milestone in defence collaboration between the two nations. The journey of this BrahMos missile, renowned as the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile, commences from Nagpur, India, where it is loaded onto an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft. Accompanied by three civilian freight liners transporting additional parts and support systems, the missile is poised to bolster the defence capabilities of the Philippine Marine Corps' coastal defence regiment.
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On March 24, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) welcomed former Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (Retd) into its fold at the party headquarters in New Delhi. Joining him was Varaprasad Rao, a former Member of Parliament from Tirupati, marking a significant addition to the party's ranks.
Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Bhadauria's entry into the BJP has sparked speculation about his potential candidacy in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
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Iran received a range of new homegrown weapons & equipment, including cruise missile systems and helicopters. The arms and equipment include the ‘Talayeh’ strategic cruise missile system,..
North Korea Test Launches Missile , Designed to Hit US Mainland.
Over the weekend, North Korea tested two missiles,
one of which is capable of reaching the United States,
officials in South Korea..
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In a bid to showcase its indigenous weapon systems for potential export, India has successfully exhibited the capabilities of its Akash surface-to-air (SAM) weapon system. During the recent Exercise..
Sunday, 17 December 2023
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