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National Defence is crucial for a country's security. It encompasses military forces and strategic policies. In the UK, it includes the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The government allocates significant resources for defence. This ensures protection against external threats. National Defence also involves intelligence and cyber security. It plays a vital role in international relations and peacekeeping efforts.

CENJOWS Publishes on Warfare and Geopolitics

On 18 February 2025, the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) launched two important publications aimed at enhancing strategic discourse. These publications focus on contemporary security challenges and...

 February 19, 2025

India Seeks Bids for Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft

India is poised to invite bids for 114 multi-role fighter aircraft in 2025. This initiative is crucial for strengthening the Indian Air Force (IAF). The IAF's fleet has...

 February 15, 2025

BEL, Safran Join Forces for HAMMER System

In move for India's defence sector, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has partnered with Safran Electronics & Defense of France. This collaboration aims to establish a joint venture focused...

 February 13, 2025

Indian Army’s Rifle Procurement

The Indian Army is undergoing transformation in its small arms procurement strategy. This change is driven by operational requirements and the need for modernisation. The army currently utilises...

 February 12, 2025

What is Concussion?

Recent developments in cricket have raised concerns regarding player safety, particularly in relation to concussions. The incident involving Shivam Dube during the fourth T20I between India and England...

 February 11, 2025

ITBP Establishes New Base to Combat Naxal Activities

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) launched a new Company Operative Base (COB) in Kutul, located in the Abhujhmad region of Chhattisgarh. This area is notorious for Naxalite insurgency...

 February 7, 2025

Chhattisgarh’s Maoist Conflict

Security forces in Chhattisgarh killed 12 alleged Maoists from Battalion No. 1 of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA). This operation in Bijapur is part of ongoing efforts...

 February 6, 2025

Bamboo Composites Revolutionising Indian Army Bunker Construction

The Indian Army and the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) entered partnership. They aim to develop bamboo-based composites to replace traditional building materials for constructing bunkers. This...

 February 5, 2025

TROPEX-25 Exercise

TROPEX-25, or Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise 2025, is military exercise conducted by the Indian Navy. This biennial event showcases India's military capabilities and readiness in the Indian...

 February 4, 2025

VSHORADS

The Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) is a state-of-the-art portable missile system developed in India. It aims to counter low-flying aerial threats, including drones and helicopters....

 February 3, 2025

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