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Zelensky, Trump discuss Ukraine's air defence capabilities
Kyiv, July 5: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he had discussed Ukraine's air defence capabilities in a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump.
Zelenskyy, Trump discuss air defence, drone cooperation at NATO summit
The Hague, June 26: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a significant diplomatic engagement with US President Donald Trump on critical defence issues, military cooperation, and the current state of the conflict in Ukraine on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague on Wednesday.
Russia downs 102 Ukrainian drones overnight
Moscow, June 10: Russia's air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 102 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles overnight, the country's Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday via its official Telegram channel.
Indian Army to get Rs 30,000 crore QRSAM air defence missile system boost
By Ajit Dubey, New Delhi, June 9: At a time when Indian air defence systems successfully thwarted the Pakistani aircraft, missile and drones attacks under Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is all set to get Rs 30,000 crore boost with a new surface-to-air missile system expected to be cleared for acquisition by the Defence Ministry soon.
Passing out parade of 5th Agniveer batch held at Army Air Defence Centre, Gopalpur
New Delhi, June 6: The Army Air Defence Centre, Gopalpur, witnessed a proud and momentous occasion as the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the fifth batch of Agniveers was held on Thursday, June 5. The parade was reviewed by Brigadier Hemant Singh, Commandant of the Army Air Defence Centre, who congratulated the 401 Agniveers on successfully completing their rigorous training and taking their 'Antim Pag' (final step) towards joining the ranks of the Indian Army.
India's BrahMos missile is superior to China's air defences: Defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava
Varanasi, May 20: Defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava has highlighted the unmatched power of India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, citing US defence expert John Spencer's remarks that the missile's capabilities surpass even China's advanced air defence systems.
Operation Sindoor: India's Armed Forces foiled Pakistan's 1,000-drone aerial assault in unprecedented joint defence, says Lt Gen D'Cunha
New Delhi, May 19: After the strategic success of the ongoing Operation Sindoor, Lieutenant General Sumer Ivan D'Cunha, Director General of the Army Air Defence, said that Pakistan had launched nearly 800 to 1000 drones across the western border over four days, and highlighted their successful neutralisation through coordinated efforts by the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Success rate is 100%, can be 101%, but it cannot be less: Indian Army on early warning radar of the air defence system
Jammu, May 19: The Indian Army's early warning radar system played an important role in detecting and destroying enemy targets during recent hostilities. The radar system with long-range capability, successfully searched and detected enemy drones, UAVs, and aircraft.
We anticipated this...did a counter drone exercise to tackle attacks at Army chief's behest: Top Army Air Defence officer
New Delhi, May 19: Director General of Army Air Defence Lt Gen Sumer Ivan D'Cunha, on Monday highlighted India's preparedness in modern warfare, particularly in neutralising drones and other advanced technologies during Operation Sindoor.
Operation Sindoor exposes vulnerability and inefficacy of Chinese air defence units in Pakistan
New Delhi, May 18: The Operation Sindoor has established marked superiority of the Indian military over the Pakistani counterpart, despite the latter deploying Chinese-made weapons, arsenal and air defence system for securing its airspace.
As India struck inside Pakistan, Chinese air defence system and fighter jets failed utterly
New Delhi, May 18: As Indian drones, bombs and missile strikes wreaked havoc in Pakistan from May 7 to May 10, under the Operation Sindoor, this not only exposed Pakistan’s fragile air defence system but also showed the poor efficacy of Chinese fighter jets deployed by Pakistan for securing its borders.
Akashteer: Unseen force behind India's new war capability
New Delhi, May 16: Akashteer, India's fully indigenous, automated Air Defence Control and Reporting System, which intercepted and neutralised every inbound projectile amid India-Pakistan hostilities, is no longer a concept confined to defence journals, but a sharp edge of India's air defence.
'Dummy' aircraft, Brahmos, Crystal Maze: The night the IAF destroyed Pakistan's air defence and targeted its air bases
New Delhi, May 15: Following the Pakistan-backed terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22nd, which killed scores of Indian citizens on the basis of their religion, India responded with precision strikes on Pakistani terror camps in places like Muridke and Bahawalpur on May 7th.
Pakistan attacked our schools, colleges, gurudwaras... but India's powerful air defence system destroyed their missiles, drones: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that following the Operation Sindoor, Pakistan in despair launched missile and drone attacks on India's schools, colleges, temples, gurudwaras and residential areas, but India's powerful air defence system intercepted and destroyed them in the sky, preventing any incursion into Indian territory.
If Thommo don't get...Lillee surely must...: DGMO Lt Gen Ghai draws cricket analogy on robustness of India's air defence
New Delhi, May 12: On the day star batsman Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, Indian Army's DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai used cricket analogy to exemplify robustness of India's air defence systems which stood test of time during the recent Pakistan aggression, saying that whatever the enemy's intentions, some system of India's layered grid will bring down the aerial threat before it reaches its intended target.
'The Pakistani Mirage... Shattered': Indian Army video shows crushed enemy jet
New Delhi, May 12: The Indian Army on Monday shared a powerful compilation video titled 'Destroy the Enemy in the Sky' during a high-level briefing of top defence officials. The video showcased coordinated operations by the Army, Navy, and Air Force as part of the recently concluded Operation Sindoor. A striking segment of the footage included a still collage showing wreckage believed to be of enemy military equipment. One image was boldly captioned: "The Pakistani Mirage... Shattered", underscoring the confirmed downing of a Pakistani fighter jet during the operation.
'If Thommo don't get ya, Lillee surely must': DGMO Ghai explains India's robust air defence citing Ashes example
New Delhi, May 12: Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt. General Rajiv Ghai named Virat Kohli as his favourite cricketer, who announced his Test retirement on Monday, and also explained the efficiency of the layers of India's air-defence grid system used to counterattack enemy drones citing a famous phrase from the 1974-75 Ashes series.
Multi-layered counter-drone, air defence grid shield foiled Pak air attacks: DGMO
New Delhi, May 12: The budgetary and policy support provided by the government to the forces over the past decade helped build an impregnable air defence shield that helped repulse attacks by Pakistani forces, which was exhibited during India's anti-terror 'Operation Sindoor', said the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) in a press briefing on Monday.
Secured own airspace, penetrated Chinese-made systems in Pak: Expert praises India's air defence
New Delhi, May 11: India's air defence system, in the wake of fierce India-Pakistan showdown in the skies, has come as the shining example of the country's military might in bringing enemies to its knees and is also garnering the international spotlight, with many defence experts weighing in their praise.
'Great success': DRDO conducts flight tests of VSHORADS
New Delhi, Feb 1: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted three successive flight trials of Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS).
Taiwan detects six Chinese aircraft, six navy vessels near its territory
Taipei, January 13: The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of Taiwan detected six aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and six naval vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) near its territory as of 6:00 am (UTC+8) on Monday.
Army Air Defence Corps celebrates 32nd Corps Day
New Delhi, January 10: The Army Air Defence Corps commemorated its 32nd Corps Day on Friday with great pride and reverence. Established as an independent arm of the Indian Army after evolving from the Artillery, the Corps has played a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation's skies, an official release said.