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Hans India
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- Hans India
Navy chief Admiral Tripathi begins 4-day Japan visit tomorrow
New Delhi: Talks on maritime security, technological collaboration and strengthening naval synergy are expected to top the agenda as Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi begins a four-day official visit to Japan on Wednesday, an official said. Admiral Tripathi's visit from July 30 to August 2 is part of the ongoing efforts to consolidate bilateral defence relations between India and Japan, said a Defence Ministry statement. The visit is in line with the deepening 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership', with a focus on enhancing maritime cooperation. During the visit, the CNS is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with senior Japanese government officials, including Minister of Defence Nakatani Gen, Vice-Minister of Defence Masuda Kazuo, and a meeting with Admiral Saito Akira, Chief of Staff, Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF). The CNS will also visit JMSDF units and interact with the Commander-in-Chief, Self Defence Fleet, at Funakoshi JMSDF Base. Admiral Tripathi's engagements in Japan are poised to further deepen the bonds of friendship and defence cooperation, paving the way for enhanced mutual understanding in key areas of shared strategic and maritime interest. The visit reaffirms the time-tested India-Japan friendship anchored in mutual respect, maritime trust, and a shared vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Earlier this month, Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Ship Itsukushima, commanded by Captain Naoki Mizoguchi, arrived at Chennai Port on July 7 as part of its Global Ocean Voyage Training, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and JCG in the Indo-Pacific. The week-long port call included high-level bilateral meetings, joint professional and cultural exchanges, and a sea exercise aimed at boosting interoperability between the two forces. During the port call, crew members engaged in courtesy calls, reciprocal ship visits, joint training sessions, yoga, and sporting events, culminating in a joint sea exercise 'Jaa Mata' (see you later) on July 12. As a symbol of growing cooperation, four ICG officers sailed onboard Itsukushima to Singapore as Sea Riders, continuing the tradition of professional exchange. This engagement builds on the 2006 Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan, aligned with India's Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) vision and the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).
Hindustan Times
19 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
PM Modi hits out at Opposition for 'chhichorapan': ‘Kya maja le rahe the'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Parliament session, delivered a sharp rebuke to the Opposition, accusing them of indulging in 'chhichorapan' and politicizing national security. His remarks came during a detailed discussion on Operation Sindoor. Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a debate in the Lok Sabha on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, at the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi.(Sansad TV) Referring to the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, PM Modi revealed that India's armed forces launched a precision strike within just 22 minutes of receiving clearance. 'Our armed forces avenged April 22 within 22 minutes with precision attacks,' he said, drawing applause from the Treasury benches. 'Right after the attack, Pakistan thought India would react strongly — and we did.' In a bold statement aimed at Pakistan's nuclear posturing, the Prime Minister said, 'India has proved that nuclear blackmailing will not work anymore. Pakistan's airbases and assets have suffered heavy damage. Many of their airbases are still in ICU.' He emphasized that India's resolve and technological edge were critical in neutralizing terror hubs deep within Pakistani territory. According to PM Modi, key terrorist infrastructure in areas like Bahawalpur and Muridke, long considered out of reach, were 'razed to the ground' by Indian forces using Made-in-India weaponry. 'This is the era of technology-based war. If we had not prepared in the last 10 years, the damage could have been unimaginable,' he noted. The Prime Minister underscored that Operation Sindoor was not just a military victory, but a diplomatic one as well. 'India got the support of all the countries,' Modi said, asserting that the international community backed India's right to defend itself. However, he lamented that while the world stood with India, sections of the domestic Opposition chose to oppose the government. Attack on opposition In one of the more fiery moments of his speech, PM Modi questioned the attitude of some Opposition leaders. 'Kya maja le rahe the?' he asked, referring to their behavior during discussions on Operation Sindoor. 'While the entire country, including the broader Opposition, supported the Centre, Saheb comes and makes a mockery of our efforts on the Floor of the House. Is this your idea of leadership?' PM Modi asked. No country called out India: PM PM Modi on Tuesday asserted that no country in the world has stopped India from taking action in its defence against terrorism, but lamented that while the nation got support from the entire world, the Congress could not stand behind the valour of the country's soldiers. Responding to the two-day debate on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, the prime minister said Pakistani airbases hit by India "are still in ICU" and the masterminds of the April 22 terror attack are still having sleepless nights. "No country in the world has stopped India from any action in its defence against terrorism. Only three countries spoke in favour of Pakistan at the UN. "India got support from the entire world, but it is unfortunate that the Congress did not support the valour of our soldiers. Congress leaders targeted me for political gains but their frivolous statements ended up discouraging our brave soldiers," he said.
India.com
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- India.com
Rs 4700000000000: Enemy has 1650 fighter jets, India has only 522; India needs huge money for..., will IAF be able to...
(File) In an environment which is political tensed and tensions continue to simmer across India's borders with China and Pakistan, various questions are being asked about the Indian Air Force's preparedness vis-à-vis India's two neighbours, Pakistan and China. According to various reports, China has 66 squadrons of fighter jets with each squadron having 18 to 20 planes each, taking the total number to 1200, which is nearly double the number of aircrafts 600 fighter aircrafts. Here are all the details you need to know about Indian Airforce's current capacity. Indian Airforce vs China and Pakistan Apart from China, India's enemy Pakistan has 25 squadrons of fighter jets having around 450 fighter jets. Therefore, if India retires the two squadrons of Mig-21 planes which are expected to retire in the next few days, the capacity of the Indian Air Force is expected to decrease. What does Indian Air Force need? As per media reports, the cost of a single jet was estimated at around Rs 1,600 crore. Considering inflation and upgrades, the current price of a Rafale or its advanced variant is unlikely to be below Rs 2,000 crore per jet. Given that India requires 234 fighter jets, the total cost of the procurement deal is projected to be approximately Rs 4.70 lakh crore, as per a report by News 18 Hindi. India's 5th-generation stealth fighter jet gets key clearance In an important development for India's air superority, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the Execution Model for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. As per a report by IANS news agency, the AMCA clearance marks a critical step towards realising India's goal of joining an elite club of nations in designing and producing its own fleet of next-generation combat aircraft. The IANS report also says that the project will be helmed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), said the Defence Ministry in a press release. The AMCA, widely seen as India's answer to fifth-generation air power, will give a major boost to achieving 'atmanirbharata' in the defence sector and will become a hallmark of India's growing defence capabilities. (With inputs from agencies)
