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Explained: Will EU's deal to send 1 million artillery shells to Ukraine resolve its ammunition shortage?
The EU is looking to provide Ukraine a million 155-millimetre artillery shells in the next 12 months. But Kyiv has said it requires 350,000 shells per month. Some also say the ambitious target is not ‘set in stone’ – which experts warn could prove disastrous for Ukraine
Explained: How sending military aid to Russia can benefit China
Russian success in Ukraine would be consistent with China's goals of reshaping global politics and power. It could also pave the way for Beijing's rise as an economic and military leader
UK military running out of ammo but 'no new money' for defence: Report
The UK has signalled that there is no new money for defence despite recognising the urgent need to rearm in the wake of Russia's war in Ukraine, according to a report
Advanced ammunition is reality of new-age warfare, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
If advanced ammunition is the reality of new-age warfare, then the country should focus its attention on where it is standing today in terms of research and development, indigenous capacity and manufacturing capability in this area, the defence minister added
Jammu and Kashmir: Two LeT terrorists killed by security forces during encounter in Shopian
The police have recovered incriminating materials, arms and ammunition from the site of the encounter
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara seize huge cache of arms, including five AK assault rifles
According to an army official, the operation was conducted in very close proximity of the Line of Control in Dhanni village of Kupwara
Two militants 'inspired by Islamic State' killed in encounter in J&K's Shopian; forces seize ammunition from gunfight scene
Two local militants were killed on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Two militants, including Hizbul commander Manan Wani, killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara town
The Jammu and Kashmir Police said that it has recovered arms and ammunition from two militants killed during an encounter in Handwara town in Jammu and Kashmir, however, their identities have not been ascertained yet
Army officials find collection of empty ammunition in Jaisalmer field firing range, investigation underway
Army officials found a cache of empty ammunition in Pokhran field firing range area of Jaisalmer. Further investigations are underway by local authorities.
Indian Army finalises Rs 15,000-crore ammunition project aimed at providing adequate stockpile for month-long war
After years of deliberations, the Indian Army has finalised a mega Rs 15,000-crore project under which a range of ammunition for its critical weapons and tanks will be produced indigenously to overcome long delays in imports and address the problem of a dwindling stockpile
Pulwama encounter: 2 terrorists killed after failed weapon-snatching bid in Jammu and Kashmir; police constable injured
At least two militants have been killed in an encounter with security forces which broke out after a failed bid to snatch the weapon of the personal security guard (PSO) of a BJP leader
Budget 2018: India among biggest importers of arms, yet army lacks sufficient ammunition
Despite being the world's fifth largest importer of weapons, the major worry for the Indian Army during a war would be a shortage of ammunition
Govt sets June 2018 as target for meeting shortage of arms and ammunition in army
The government has set June 2018 as its target for meeting shortage of arms and ammunition in the army.
Minor blast rocks ordnance factory in Odisha's Balangir district; three injured
Three persons were injured in a minor blast at the ordnance factory at Badmal in Odisha's Balangir district on Friday
Ram Rahim Singh sentenced to 20 years for rape: Punjab Police recovers 52 petrol bombs during crackdown
A large number of weapons like guns, revolvers and 52 petrol bombs have been recovered in Punjab during a crackdown following the mayhem caused by the followers of self-styled godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, an official spokesman said on Monday
Around 40 percent of ammunition types used by Indian Army will run out in 10 days, says CAG report
CAG has slammed the state-run Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) for critical deficiency in the availability of ammunition to the Army.
Indian Army can now buy weaponry, spares for short intense wars: Govt
The government has empowered the vice chief of the Indian Army to procure critical weapons systems and military platforms to maintain combat readiness for short duration 'intense wars'
1993 Mumbai blasts case: No evidence to show Abu Salem was part of conspiracy, says defence lawyer
The lawyer Abu Salem argued before the special TADA court here that his client was not a part of the conspiracy which led to the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.
CRPF, Jharkhand Police seize huge Naxal ammunition cache in Lohardagga district
Security forces have seized over 1,000 bullets, 5,000 detonators and 200 kg of explosives from an ammunition dump of Naxalites in Jharkhand.
Sukma attack: Are Maoists in Bastar raising a full-fledged 'red army'? Their 'looted' armoury says so
A re-visit of the ambush and its aftermath on Monday indicates a strong possibility that the Maoists are strengthening their armed cadre and transforming themselves into an army.