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Diwali 2022 was one of the toughest times of my life & so many of you had me in your prayers. Today, I'm healthier & stronger than ever. This small Defence Twitter community has always felt like family. Forever grateful. Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali, May God bless you & remove every obstacle from your path. ❤️🪔

Imagine pulling this stunt on a fellow passenger. 😂

IAF's Gajraj (IL-76MD) just set a new world record, highest altitude landing ever by the aircraft at 13,629 feet, Nyoma. 🇮🇳 Nyoma is a strategically vital airbase, just 25-35 km from the LAC. Heavy airlift now sits right on Demchok–Pangong–Depsang axis.

Imagine if even 10% of the agitation by our respected veterans over the Agnipath scheme had been directed towards modern combat gear for our soldiers. Things would have been so much better in 2026

Martin Baker 🇬🇧 to invest ₹380 crore in India to establish a manufacturing facility for military aircraft ejection seats. 🇮🇳

Tonbo Imaging plans to establish a High Power Microwave manufacturing facility in Bengaluru & a dedicated testing centre spread across 130 acres in Vijayapura. 🇮🇳

DRDO successfully test fired the indigenous Pralay quasi ballistic missile off the Odisha coast as part of user evaluation trials. 🇮🇳

India's 1st Made in India C-295 (17th of 56 aircraft ordered) is expected to be delivered to the IAF by the end of November, following delays due to extended testing & validation. 🇮🇳

Major Changes Announced for Agniveers 🇮🇳 The 75% of Agniveers not selected for permanent enrolment after 04 years will get an option to serve for another 02 years. After 06 years, they will get another opportunity for regular enrolment based on merit & performance.

Philippines plans to acquire 9 more BrahMos missile batteries from India for coastal defenses across its archipelago. Deal is expected to be finalised by end of this fiscal year. 🇮🇳🇵🇭