Akash Sharma— DEFENCE & STRATEGY
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Akash is an Indian Defence journalist based in New Delhi.

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The AH-64 Apache attack helicopter of Indian Army carried out its first field firing where it engaged targets with Hellfire missiles and other onboard weapons. https://t.co/cE8qS1iz8w


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US has lost 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the Iran conflict, amounting to roughly $720 million in losses, as per reports. https://t.co/gxJ8SRmN1r


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Indian Army Apaches in action:
AH-64E Apache attack helicopters in Indian Army Aviation Corps carried out the first field firing in the field firing ranges at Pokhran, Rajasthan.

The firing saw Apaches successfully engaging targets with Hellfire missiles, laser guided 70mm rockets and 30mm gun.

Indian Air Force operates 22 Apaches while Indian Army has six Apaches.
VC: @adgpi

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Live Streaming of RAN SAMWAD 2026 | Day 2 https://t.co/NjywanN085


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First, Iran clouded Epstein, now Epstein being used to put Iran conflict on the back burner! It has come full circle. #iran

Melania Trump says she was never a friend or victim of Jeffrey Epstein in video statement at White House
- BBC Breaking News

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First, Iran clouded Epstein, now Epstein being used to put Iran conflict on the back burner! It has come full circle. #iran

Melania Trump says she was never a friend or victim of Jeffrey Epstein in video statement at White House
- BBC Breaking News

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EAM Dr S Jaishankar meets #Bhutan FM D. N. Dhungyel in Port Louis.

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Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem to deliver a speech at 1:00 PM GMT https://t.co/DTmZF2vF2h


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In addition to continuing turf wars among the Army, IAF & Navy, there is no end to intra-service rivalry as well! Self-serving silos everywhere!

8 Artillery Major Generals in NCC out of 17.
Is NCC the new 'Artillery' ?
The God of War is being shown his resting place! "Ultima ratio regum" in the NCC.
Hmm.
@adgpi @SpokespersonMoD @SandeepUnnithan @sneheshphilip
- Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance departs for Pakistan for negotiation talks with Iran. https://t.co/D7aSqVCYzV


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The #IAF supported successful conduct of the second Integrated Air Drop Test of #Gaganyaan Crew Module. It marks another key milestone for ISRO in the #Gaganyaan Mission.
Executed using an IAF Chinook helicopter, the trial validated the parachute-based deceleration system.
The mission stands as a testament to jointmanship between IAF, Indian Navy, ISRO and DRDO.

#IndianAirForce #Gaganyaan #AtmanirbharBharat #ISRO

#DefenceMinIndia
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#StrategicAcquisition Colombo Dockyard PLC becomes subsidiary of #MazagonDocks following acquisition of 51% stake; Board reconstituted under MDL leadership. The story I did last year 👇🏼

—Defence shipyard #MazagonDocks to acquire controlling stake in Sri Lanka’s largest shipyard for almost $53 million
—India asks #China for a “permanent solution” to border problem. Also, to respect India’s right to defend against Pak-sponsored terrorism.
- Rajat Pandit

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As per #MarineTraffic data, 14 vessels crossed the Strait on 8–9 April, including nine crossings on 9 April. Most movements were outbound from the Gulf, accounting for around 70% of crossings. https://t.co/F2RKJTsc3G


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US continues to build up Middle East deployment ahead of talks in Islamabad.

More fighter/attack aircraft in place, 1,500–2,000 troops from 82nd Airborne likely to be sent, WSJ reports.


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Iran’s Education Ministry: At least 277 students and 67 teachers killed in war.


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#Iran delegation arrives in Islamabad for talk with Americans today

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Reports: Three Iranian aircraft landed in Islamabad, but only one carried officials.

Two others were likely decoys.


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