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Army gets first batch of Apache helicopters from U.S.
Army gets first batch of Apache helicopters from U.S.

The Hindu

time22-07-2025

  • Business
  • The Hindu

Army gets first batch of Apache helicopters from U.S.

Indian Army on Tuesday (July 22, 2025) received the first batch of Apache Helicopters from United States at Hindon Airbase. The induction of first batch of three advanced combat helicopters Apache AH-64E will bolster Army operational capabilities along Western Border. It will be deployed in Jodhpur with Army Aviation Corps. Before induction in Jodhpur, the helicopters will undergo a Joint Receipt Inspection before being handed over for immediate operational deployment, as per the protocol. 'Apache for Indian Army. Milestone moment for Indian Army as the first batch of Apache helicopters for Army Aviation arrive today in India. These state-of-the-art platforms will bolster the operational capabilities of the Indian Army significantly,' posted ADG PI on X. #Apache for Indian Army Milestone moment for Indian Army as the first batch of Apache helicopters for Army Aviation arrive today in India. These state-of-the-art platforms will bolster the operational capabilities of the #IndianArmy significantly.#YearofTechAbsorption… — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) July 22, 2025 The development comes after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently held a phone conversation with U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Both the leaders reviewed ongoing and upcoming initiatives to enhance defence cooperation between India and the United States. In the talk, U.S. has assued India of delivering the first batch of three Apache AH-64E attack helicopters from the United States in two weeks. And next batch of three helicopters will be delivered by November this year. The helicopters were delivered after delay of 15 months as it was scheduled to get delivered in May 2024 but it got delyed due to disruption in supply chain. The Indian Army had signed a USD 600 million deal with the United States in 2020 for six Apache attack helicopters.

Army Conducts 'Prachand Shakti' Exercise In UP, Showcases Changing Warfare Dynamics
Army Conducts 'Prachand Shakti' Exercise In UP, Showcases Changing Warfare Dynamics

NDTV

time14-07-2025

  • NDTV

Army Conducts 'Prachand Shakti' Exercise In UP, Showcases Changing Warfare Dynamics

New Delhi: In a major step towards battlefield modernisation, the Ram Division of the India Army conducted a high-impact demonstration titled 'Prachand Shakti' at the Kharga Corps Field Training Area, in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut on Monday. The exercise focused on the employment of disruptive technologies by infantry units in Strike Corps operations, showcasing the Army's technological transformation in real-time combat scenarios. According to the Indian Army, this event highlighted the changing dynamics of warfare, where Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), AI-enabled systems, loitering munitions, and autonomous platforms are playing a pivotal role in redefining operational capabilities. The Indian Army's Ram Division is set to conduct 'Prachand Shakti,' a landmark demonstration, at Kharga Corps Field Training Area, Meerut. The event will showcase disruptive technologies like UAVs, AI, and loitering munitions in strike corps operations. It highlights the Army's… — IANS (@ians_india) July 14, 2025 Watch: A landmark demonstration titled Prachand Shakti was conducted at the Kharga Corps Field Training Area in Meerut, showcasing the "Employment of Disruptive Technology by Infantry in Strike Corps Operations" (Source: Ministry of Defence) This demonstration was part of the Indian Army's broader initiative under the 'Year of Tech Absorption', aimed at integrating indigenous and advanced technological solutions from civilian innovators into military operations. It reflects the Army's strategic push towards greater self-reliance and the adoption of cutting-edge innovations, an official said. He stated that the core objective of the event was to demonstrate how such disruptive technologies can significantly enhance the agility, lethality, and survivability of infantry formations engaged in deep offensive missions conducted by Strike Corps. T This initiative reaffirms the Indian Army's commitment to technological advancement, innovation, and future-readiness in a constantly evolving threat environment.

Significant leap with development of indigenous post-quantum cryptography applications, says Army
Significant leap with development of indigenous post-quantum cryptography applications, says Army

Time of India

time20-06-2025

  • Time of India

Significant leap with development of indigenous post-quantum cryptography applications, says Army

The Indian Army on Friday said it has taken a "significant leap" in harnessing quantum technologies with the development of indigenous post-quantum cryptography applications, a move that aims to bolster its capabilities across domains and to ensure the force remains future ready in "ever-evolving technological landscape". In a post on X, ADG PI - Indian Army also shared some photos along with a caption titled - "Enabling the Battlefield of Tomorrow with Quantum Tech". The Indian Army had declared 2024 as the ' Year of Technology Absorption ' and is undertaking various initiatives to induct niche technology and systems into its inventory. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More by Taboola by Taboola "The Indian Army takes a significant leap in harnessing Quantum Technologies with the development of indigenous Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) applications," it posted. These applications have been developed by the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow, under the aegis of the Corps of Signals and in alignment with the technology research vision of the Chief of the Army Staff, the post read. Live Events "Post-Quantum Cryptography based solutions are being progressively integrated across Army networks - strengthening capabilities across domains and ensuring Indian Army remains future ready in ever evolving technological landscape. #Atmanirbharta #YearofTechAbsorption #DecadeofTransformation @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India," it posted.

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