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New Jersey sank 397 obsolete army tanks and armored vehicles from 1994 to 1997 in 40 to 140 feet of water; a five-year study found 432,000 animals of 145 species per square metre of reef habitatIn a remarkable initiative, obsolete US Army tanks were intentionally submerged off the New Jersey coast, creating vibrant artificial reefs...- In 2010, Thailand lowered 25 retired battle tanks into 80 feet of water off Narathiwat; a decade later, local fishermen reported a sharp boost in catchesThailand's army sank obsolete battle tanks and railway cars into the Gulf of Thailand. This initiative aimed to create new fishing grounds ...
- Why is scrapping ships in Bangladesh so deadly?Ship scrapping in Bangladesh is labor-intensive and hazardous work for thousands. International safety rules exist, but weak enforcement ca...
- Taiwan receives first batch of US-made Abrams tanksTaiwan received the first shipment of 38 M1A2 Abrams tanks from the US, bolstering its defense against potential Chinese aggression. This d...
- India may add 35,000 troops along China border as tensions simmer, changing the status quo foreverTwenty Indian soldiers and unknown number of Chinese troops were killed in an ugly skirmish on June 15 and since then, both sides have rush...
- Strategic Partnership Model a big ticket move: Gen Bipin RawatGen Rawat said the new model is expected to fast track Army's modernisation plan as it will bring new technologies and help implement major...
- Culprit behind leak of Army chief VK Singh's letter nailed? Government says noGovt denied that the ongoing Intelligence Bureau probe into the "leaking'' of Army chief General V K Singh's confidential letter to PM.
- Parliamentary standing committee endorses Army Chief VK Singh's concerns over acute shortage of ammunitionThe parliamentary standing committee on defence has expressed alarm over acute shortage of ammunition and officers in the armed forces.
- AFSPA required by armed forces in certain areas: Gen V K SinghAmid renewed demands for the repeal of the controversial AFSPA, Army Chief Gen V K Singh today said the law was a functional requirement in...
- India-Russia contract signed in 2010 for supplying 16,000 rounds of ammunition for T-90 tanksDefence Ministry report today said a contract was signed with Russia in 2010 for 16,000 rounds of ammunition for T-90 tanks.
- Defence preparedness: Three services chiefs to appear before parliamentary panelThe parliamentary standing committee on defence has asked the 3 service chiefs to appear before it on April 20 on the issue of defence prep...
- Army pushes for fast-track purchases to counter China, PakistanThe Army is now pushing hard for fast-track policies and acquisitions to ‘enhance its combat ratio versus China’ as well as ‘upgrade its co...
- Parliamentry panel grills defence establishment on battle-readinessThe meeting of the standing committee on defence saw MPs cutting grilling the defence establishment on India's state of battle-readiness.
- Streamline arms acquisition and fix accountability in case of delay: AK Antony to armed forcesDefence minister AK Antony has directed the armed forces to streamline arms acquisition and to fix accountability in case of delay.
- Row between Army Chief VK Singh, Government worsens; uproar in Rajya SabhaThe issue of the contents of the letter appearing in the media rocked Rajya Sabha with members terming it as "disturbing" and "serious".
- CAG pulls up Army, MoD for delay in buying artillery gunsThe CAG, in its latest report on defence acquisitions tabled in Parliament, has criticized the Army, defence ministry for delay in procurin...
- Army drags feet on future main battle tank projectDRDO is yet to receive a critical document listing the Army's technological and combat wish list for its Future Main Battle Tank (FMBT).
- Army's Future Main Battle Tank (FMBT) project likely to be delayedDRDO is yet to receive a critical document listing the Army’s technological and combat wish list for its Future Main Battle Tank (FMBT).
- Army set to place order for 248 more Arjun main battle tanksThe much-maligned Arjun Main Battle Tank is poised to get a fresh lease of life, with the Indian Army set to order 248 more of India’s firs...
- Army set to place order for 248 more arjun main battle tanksThe order, which could be placed in late-2011 itself, will come as a huge boost to the Arjun production line at the Heavy Vehicles Factory ...
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