Features
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September 9, 2019
Lander location traced, communication still remains uncertain
By Ayushee ChaudharyOver 24 hours after the mission control center in Bengaluru lost communication with the Chandrayaan-2 Lander, Vikram, its location was detected by the Orbiter revolving around the moon.
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September 7, 2019
All is not lost even as Vikram loses communication
By Ayushee ChaudharyMinutes before Chandrayaan-2 was about to get completed and accomplish its final phase of soft landing on the moon, all communications were lost with the lander, Vikram of Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft.
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September 6, 2019
India carpet bombs a slew of multi-billion dollar defence deals
By Vishal Thapar$7 B order for 83 LCA fighters by year-end; $3 B deal for Airbus C295 transport aircraft, $768 M Akash missiles "in weeks"
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September 6, 2019
IAF completes 1st phase of process to select astronauts for India's manned space mission, Gaganyaan
By Vishal ThaparIndian space crew to be called 'Gagannauts', to be trained in Russia
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September 3, 2019
India inducts an American legend, beefs up airborne firepower support for ground operations
By Vishal ThaparThe gunship India missed having in the Kargil War, first lot of Apache attack helicopters to operate from Pathankot airbase
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September 3, 2019
India to hold 2+2 Dialogue with Japan to scale up security cooperation
By Vishal ThaparBilateral India-US naval and air force exercises being expanded to include Japan
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September 2, 2019
Looking East, India steps up military diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific with high profile visits
By Vishal ThaparDefence Minister in Japan, Navy Chief in Australia and warships in Thailand
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September 2, 2019
Air Chief says goodbye to fighter flying in last sortie with IAF's contemporary hero on iconic MiG-21
By Vishal ThaparF-16 Slayer Wing Commander Abhinandan flies in tandem cockpit behind Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa, who retires on Sept 30
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September 2, 2019
Lander Vikram separates successfully from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter
By Ayushee ChaudharyInching closer to maiden discoveries, Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft is scheduled to have a soft landing on Moon’s South Polar Region through its lander Vikram on September 7.
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August 31, 2019
France strongly pitches 2nd lot of 36 Rafale fighters, seeks movement on stalled aircraft programmes
By Vishal ThaparStrategic Dialogue between NSAs in New Delhi a quick follow-up to Summit talks between Modi and Macron in Paris
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August 29, 2019
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Deconstructing Pak's Ballistic Missile test
Don't lose focus on LoC, cautions Lt General Saha
By Vishal ThaparAn isolated Pakistan is under pressure to attempt something spectacular
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August 28, 2019
Russia puts contract to build 6 more N-reactors in India on agenda for Modi visit
By Vishal ThaparS-400 missile defence deal on track, as two sides explore options in Rupee-Rouble trade to evade Western sanctions
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August 27, 2019
IAF gets its first female flight commander
By Vishal ThaparSignificant milestone for women in the Indian military opens up doors for higher command
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Exclusive
August 23, 2019
Russia to put $ 4.5B T-14 Armata tank deal on the table during upcoming Modi visit
By Vishal ThaparMoscow pushes Government-to-Government agreement to override Indian Army's global FRCV competition
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August 23, 2019
India appoints new Secretaries for Defence and Defence Production
By Vishal ThaparCreation of the apex military post of Chief of Defence Staff, review of the Defence Procurement Procedure and reform of Government-owned Military Industrial Complex tops agenda for new bosses.
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EXCLUSIVE
August 22, 2019
France set to offer nuclear submarines to India
By Vishal Thapar36 follow-on Rafale fighters at cheaper rates, F21 torpedoes for Scorpene submarines also on the table
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August 21, 2019
Indian Army HQ makes space for human rights
By Vishal ThaparFacing brutal, no-holds-barred perception wars, a dedicated cell under a 2-star General will monitor rights complaints
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August 21, 2019
India firm on corporatising Government-owned arms factories
By Vishal Thapar41 Ordnance Factories set to be recast as Defence PSUs amidst clarification that corporatisation need not mean privatisation
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August 21, 2019
One orbit closer: Chandrayaan-2 successfully inserted into lunar orbit
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe spacecraft will now be performing a series of orbit maneuvers before the soft landing on the lunar surface on September 7.
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August 20, 2019
'India needs to stay ahead of Pakistan's propaganda war'
By Vishal ThaparIslamabad is on the back foot on Kashmir for the first time, a former Corps Commander in Kashmir tells SP's Vishal Thapar
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August 17, 2019
India looks to acquire military equipment on lease amidst budget squeeze
By Vishal ThaparReview of Defence Procurement Procedure to find cheaper ways of making assets available to armed forces
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August 16, 2019
India could shed No First Use Nuclear Weapons doctrine in future: Rajnath Singh
By Vishal ThaparDefence Minister makes declaration of intent on a day when the UNSC is discussing Pak complaint on revocation of Article 370 in Kashmir
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August 16, 2019
Don't rush to give command function to Chief of Defence Staff: Lt Gen Saha (Retd)
By Vishal ThaparAmong his first tasks could be to prioritise allocation of resources among the services and resolve such turf issues as the one between the Army & IAF...
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August 5, 2019
ANALYSIS: SCRAPPING OF ARTICLE 370
Modi Government has boldly ended 70 years of uncertainty in J&K: Lt General Saha
By Vishal ThaparDeft political handling needed to thwart vested interests from stoking trouble, former Corps Commander in Kashmir tells SP's Digital in an exclusive interview
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EXCLUSIVE
July 29, 2019
IAF to get its most lethal air-launched weapon "in a matter of weeks"
By Vishal ThaparTop commander confirms that the Brahmos cruise missile now has an extended range of 450 km
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July 22, 2019
Chandrayaan-2 lifts off; spacecraft successfully injected into Earth Orbit
By Ayushee ChaudharyIndia's first mission to land on the lunar surface will explore Moon's unexplored region- the South Pole and make India the fourth country globally to achieve soft-landing on Earth's only natural satellite.
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July 22, 2019
IAF to get its first Apache attack helicopters at Hindan on July 27
By Vishal ThaparThe first four of the 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters being acquired for the Indian Air Force (IAF) will arrive at the Hindan airbase near Delhi on July 27.
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July 22, 2019
Chennai Airport to be used as naval airbase for greater maritime surveillance
By Vishal ThaparNavy Chief commissions new Dornier squadron for more eyes over the sea