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India's Garhwal Rifles from the Western Command participated in the exercise. And from Uzbekistan, the North Western Military command participated in the exercise. The exercise is biennial, meaning conducted once in two years.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday, Feb. 19, reaffirmed its commitment to ensure the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel is spotted near the Ayungin Shoal as the Western Command brings food and other supplies to troops stationed at t

Two Filipino fishermen who went missing in Palawan last month were finally rescued after 12 days in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) by Chinese fishermen, the Western Command (WesCom) reported Wednesday, Feb. 15. Photo: Western Command Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos, WesCom commander, identified the re

Two Filipino fishermen who went missing at sea last month have now been reunited with their families after being rescued by a Chinese fishing vessel and the Philippine Navy.

Despite the continuous intimidation of Chinese vessels, maritime patrols were sustained by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to defend and ensure the country’s sovereign rights although it would not field additional ships to boost their force. Photo: Phil

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) clarified its stand on the supposed interception of BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17) by four Chinese vessels while it was patrolling near Panganiban (Mischief) Reef in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last week. BRP Andres Bonifacio (File photo: BRP Andres Bonifacio FB)

An officer of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has urged the people to report suspicious activities, if any, to ensure airfield security.

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha, AOC-in-C, Western Command, today stated that the Indian Air Force is ready to meet any eventuality with China and Pakistan. The Air Officer said this during his visit to the forward areas along the Northern Borders where he was briefed about the prevalent security situation and operational preparedness. “The Indian Air Force has kept almost all its air bases at a very high level of readiness to meet any eventuality [&hel...

A senior ICG official told the Free Press Journal that procurement of additional 100 drones is expected by 2025, besides multi-mission maritime surveillance aircraft and twin-engine helicopters, which are envisaged to bolster the ICG’s operational capability.

Two of my sisters were married to naval officers.... There is no question of my asking questions to defence officials, says senior Congress leader