- PM Modi reaches Ladakh to review the situation
- Amidst military tensions with Russia, India's Defence Acquisistion Council approves purchase of 21 MiG-29 and 12 SU-30MKI fighters
- Purchase of 21 additional refurbished MiG-29s from Russia and upgrade of India's 59 existing MiG-29 fighters to cost 7,418 Crore
- 12 Su-30MKI fighters to be procured from HAL at a cost of 10,730 Crore
- 1,000-km range land attack cruise missiles, Astra BVRs, Pinaka missiles among procurement approvals worth 38,900 Crore
- Welcome the Rafale Jets
Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman COSC & Chief of Naval Staff visits Israel
The visit to Israel by Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman COSC and Chief of the Naval Staff from June 12-15, 2017 is in continuation of such high level defence exchanges between the two countries.
Admiral Sunil Lanba held bilateral discussions with Lt Gen Gadi Eisenkot, Chief of the General Staff, Israeli Defence Force, to explore avenues for greater cooperation between the two Armed Forces. He also met the Commander-in-Chief of Israeli Navy, Commander of Israeli Air Force, Commander of Israeli Ground Forces and other MoD officials. In addition, the Admiral visited Haifa Naval Base and other Israeli Air Force and Army establishments. The visit by Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman COSC & CNS further consolidate the Armed Forces Cooperation between the two countries.
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