On the second day of exercises, warships and fighter jets surrounded Taiwan in what Beijing described as a test of its capability to seize the island, following the inauguration of its new president. China's military initiated the two-day war games on Thursday, deploying naval vessels and military aircraft to encircle democratic Taiwan, affirming its determination that the blood of "independence forces" on the island would be shed.
India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has said that the country's economic progress would have been faster if its borders had been more secure and defined. Doval highlighted that the country's power has grown immensely in the last decade, and that border guarding forces must remain on alert 24/7 to protect national interests and the country. He also highlighted the importance of borders as they define sovereignty.
India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has said that the country's economic progress would have been faster if its borders had been more secure and defined. Doval highlighted that the country's power has grown immensely in the last decade, and that border guarding forces must remain on alert 24/7 to protect national interests and the country. He also highlighted the importance of borders as they define sovereignty.
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari inaugurated the Indian Air Force's (IAF's) first Emergency Medical Response System at Command Hospital Air Force in Bengaluru. The facility will provide expert guidance and care for serving personnel and their families nationwide. The 24/7 telephonic helpline connects callers with medical professionals who offer immediate advice and coordinate with the nearest IAF medical facility.
On the second day of exercises, warships and fighter jets surrounded Taiwan in what Beijing described as a test of its capability to seize the island, following the inauguration of its new president. China's military initiated the two-day war games on Thursday, deploying naval vessels and military aircraft to encircle democratic Taiwan, affirming its determination that the blood of "independence forces" on the island would be shed.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) achieved a significant milestone by successfully landing an aircraft using night vision goggles (NVG) for the first time on an advanced landing ground in the Eastern sector. This advancement enhances the IAF's operational capabilities, allowing for safer and more effective operations in low-light conditions.
A new barge, the sixth in the LSAM 16 series, was launched in Thane, Maharashtra, by a private firm. This barge, named 'Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 20 (Yard 130)', will aid the Indian Navy in transporting articles and ammunition to ships. Built by MSME Shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, the barge is part of a project involving 11 such barges. The project aims to enhance the Navy's operational capabilities and is a testament to the 'Make in India' initiative.
The defence ministry said it tracked 49 warplanes and 19 navy vessels, as well as Chinese coast guard vessels, and that 35 of the planes flew across the median of the Taiwan Strait, the de facto boundary between the sides, over a 24-hour period from Thursday to Friday.
