North Korean leader Kim Jong Un took part in the training session to operate newly developed battle tanks and appealed to the troops to escalate their efforts to prepare for war, reported state media on Thursday (Mar 14).&nbsp;

The training of battle tanks in North Korea took place as the United States and South Korea began their annual 11-day military drills which will end later Thursday.&nbsp;

The military exercises conducted by South Korea are seen by North Korea as a rehearsal for invasion.

The training session of North Korea included the inspection of the combat capabilities of the tankmen and included the new-type main battle tank which Kim called “the world’s most powerful,” as per the official Korean Central News Agency.

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<h2>Kim Jong Un drives new-type tanks, lifts the spirits of the troops&nbsp;</h2>

In the mock battle session, heavy tanks moved across different simulated harsh combat circumstances and rounds were fired at targets.&nbsp;

Kim climbed on one of the new-type battle tanks and drove it himself, “adding to the high militant spirit of the tankmen of our army,” said KCNA.

North Korea's Defense Ministry earlier promised to carry out “responsible military activities” in the wake of the ongoing South Korea - United States military exercises being carried out in the South. Later, Kim Jong Un also supervised artillery firing drills.

The military training between the United States and South Korea involved computer-simulated command post training as well as 48 types of field exercises, which is two times the number of exercises conducted last year.

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Since 2022, North Korea started accelerating its weapons testing activities for modernising and increasing its nuclear and missile arsenals.&nbsp;

The training exercises have been expanded by the US and South Korea and a trilateral drill was also carried out, which involved Japan.

According to experts, Kim plans to use his upgraded weapons arsenal to win concessions from the US, like major relief from international sanctions against North Korea.&nbsp;

They added that North Korea is likely to expand its testing activities and increase its war-like rhetoric this year as both the United States and South Korea prepare&nbsp;for elections.

(With inputs from agencies)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un took part in the training session to operate newly developed battle tanks and appealed to the troops to escalate their efforts to prepare for war, reported state media on Thursday (Mar 14).

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un took part in the training session to operate newly developed battle tanks and appealed to the troops to escalate their efforts to prepare for war, reported state media on Thursday (Mar 14). The training of battle tanks in North Korea took place as the United States and South Korea began their annual 11-day military drills which will end later Thursday. The military exercises conducted by South Korea are seen by North Korea as a rehearsal for invasion. The training session of North Korea included the inspection of the combat capabilities of the tankmen and included the new-type main battle tank which Kim called “the world’s most powerful,” as per the official Korean Central News Agency. Also Read: Kim Jong Un visits military base, tells North Korean military to be prepared for war: Report Kim Jong Un drives new-type tanks, lifts the spirits of the troops In the mock battle session, heavy tanks moved across different simulated harsh combat circumstances and rounds were fired at targets. Kim climbed on one of the new-type battle tanks and drove it himself, “adding to the high militant spirit of the tankmen of our army,” said KCNA. North Korea's Defense Ministry earlier promised to carry out “responsible military activities” in the wake of the ongoing South Korea - United States military exercises being carried out in the South. Later, Kim Jong Un also supervised artillery firing drills. The military training between the United States and South Korea involved computer-simulated command post training as well as 48 types of field exercises, which is two times the number of exercises conducted last year. Watch: Debris from North Korean missile in Ukraine could expose illicit procurement networks Since 2022, North Korea started accelerating its weapons testing activities for modernising and increasing its nuclear and missile arsenals. The training exercises have been expanded by the US and South Korea and a trilateral drill was also carried out, which involved Japan. According to experts, Kim plans to use his upgraded weapons arsenal to win concessions from the US, like major relief from international sanctions against North Korea. They added that North Korea is likely to expand its testing activities and increase its war-like rhetoric this year as both the United States and South Korea prepare for elections. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korea's Kim Jong Un leads new war tank training in mock battle

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday, during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky,&nbsp;promised to provide tanks and artillery system to Ukraine amid renewed missile attacks by Moscow targeting the Ukrainian capital and other cities.&nbsp;As per an AP report, Britain and Ukraine discussed delivering the Challenger 2 tanks which will help the latter fight the Russian forces.&nbsp;

The office of Sunak had previously said that Britain and its allies would co-ordinate their support after France, Germany and the United States last week indicated that they would send armoured vehicles to Ukraine.&nbsp;

"The prime minister outlined the UK’s ambition to intensify our support to Ukraine, including through the provision of Challenger 2 tanks and additional artillery systems,” said a spokesperson for Sunak.

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"They agreed on the need to seize on this moment with an acceleration of global military and diplomatic support to Ukraine,” he added.&nbsp;

A battle tank, Challenger 2, has been designed to counter other tanks and has remained in the service of the British Army since 1994.&nbsp;

"The prime minister and President Zelenskiy welcomed other international commitments in this vein, including Poland’s offer to provide a company of Leopard tanks," said the spokesperson.

British media has reported that four British Army Challenger 2 main battle tanks will be sent to eastern Europe immediately, with eight more to follow shortly after, but&nbsp;did not cite sources.&nbsp;The announcement came several hours after a series of explosions rocked Kyiv on Saturday morning. 
 
Ukrainian president's staff head Andriy Yermak thanked the UK for providing its new defence package.

"This is an important contribution to the defence of freedom and democracy in Europe. We are grateful to Rishi Sunak and the (British) people for their help," he wrote on Twitter.&nbsp;

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Nations to provide tanks, military support

French armed forces minister Sebastien Lecornu on Friday had stated that the country plans to send 'AMX 10-RC' light combat tanks to Ukraine in a duration of two months.&nbsp;

Poland had also announced that it will be proving Leopard tanks, as part of an international coalition, to Ukraine.&nbsp;

Polish president Andrzej Duda said, “A company of Leopard tanks will be handed over as part of coalition-building. We want it to be an international coalition."&nbsp;

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has also been facing pressure to provide Kyiv with more international military support by permitting Leopard 2 battle tanks' export to Ukraine.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday, during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, promised to provide tanks and artillery system to Ukraine amid renewed missile attacks by Moscow targeting the Ukrainian capital and other cities.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday, during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, promised to provide tanks and artillery system to Ukraine amid renewed missile attacks by Moscow targeting the Ukrainian capital and other cities. As per an AP report, Britain and Ukraine discussed delivering the Challenger 2 tanks which will help the latter fight the Russian forces. The office of Sunak had previously said that Britain and its allies would co-ordinate their support after France, Germany and the United States last week indicated that they would send armoured vehicles to Ukraine. "The prime minister outlined the UK’s ambition to intensify our support to Ukraine, including through the provision of Challenger 2 tanks and additional artillery systems,” said a spokesperson for Sunak. ALSO READ| Russia praises Wagner forces, Ukraine denies Moscow's claim of Soledar 'liberation' "They agreed on the need to seize on this moment with an acceleration of global military and diplomatic support to Ukraine,” he added. A battle tank, Challenger 2, has been designed to counter other tanks and has remained in the service of the British Army since 1994. "The prime minister and President Zelenskiy welcomed other international commitments in this vein, including Poland’s offer to provide a company of Leopard tanks," said the spokesperson. British media has reported that four British Army Challenger 2 main battle tanks will be sent to eastern Europe immediately, with eight more to follow shortly after, but did not cite sources. The announcement came several hours after a series of explosions rocked Kyiv on Saturday morning. Ukrainian president's staff head Andriy Yermak thanked the UK for providing its new defence package. "This is an important contribution to the defence of freedom and democracy in Europe. We are grateful to Rishi Sunak and the (British) people for their help," he wrote on Twitter. WATCH | Russia replaces military commander in Ukraine again Nations to provide tanks, military support French armed forces minister Sebastien Lecornu on Friday had stated that the country plans to send 'AMX 10-RC' light combat tanks to Ukraine in a duration of two months. Poland had also announced that it will be proving Leopard tanks, as part of an international coalition, to Ukraine. Polish president Andrzej Duda said, “A company of Leopard tanks will be handed over as part of coalition-building. We want it to be an international coalition." German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has also been facing pressure to provide Kyiv with more international military support by permitting Leopard 2 battle tanks' export to Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Rishi Sunak promises UK will supply battle tanks, artillery to Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday handed over the indigenously developed Arjun Main Battle Tank Mark 1A to the Indian Army here and said India believes in peace but will protect its sovereignty at all costs.

Modi handed over the tank to Army Chief General M.M. Naravane.

He accepted a salute by the state-of-the-art tank, indigenously designed, developed and manufactured by the Defence Research and Development Organisation`s Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment here.

Fifteen academic institutions, eight labs and several MSMEs were also involved in the project. The Defence Ministry had recently cleared the induction of 118 Arjun Mark 1A tanks into the Indian Army, costing around Rs 8,400 crore.

Modi said that Tamil Nadu is already a leading manufacturing hub of India and now he sees the state evolving as the tank manufacturing hub.

Stating that one of the two defence corridors is in Tamil Nadu, Modi said it already received an investment commitment of over Rs 8,100 crore.

"A tank made in Tamil Nadu will be used to defend our borders in northern India. This shows the united nature of India," he said. Modi said India believes in peace but it will protect its sovereignty at all costs. He recited Bharatiyar poem in Tamil to highlight the importance of defence projects in the country.

Modi also paid homage to CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the terror attack at Pulwama two years ago. "No Indian can forget this day. We pay homage to all the martyrs we lost in that attack," he said.

He also mentioned about the support provided to displaced Tamils in Sri Lanka and the Tamil fishermen captured by Sri Lanka. He declared that there are currently no fishermen in Sri Lankan custody.

Later, at a programme held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the Prime Minister either inaugurated or laid the foundation stone for a slew of infrastructure projects.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam felicitated Modi, who also paid tributes to late Chief Ministers J. Jayalalithaa and M. Karunanidhi.

Modi, who began his speech in English by greeting people with `Vanakkam Chennai`, praised the enthusiasm of the city.

"Chennai is full of energy and enthusiasm. It is a city of knowledge and creativity. From here, we begin key infrastructure projects. These projects are symbols of innovation and indigenous development," he said.

The Prime Minister also inaugurated the Chennai Metro Rail Phase-I extension completed at a cost of Rs 3,770 crore and flagged off passenger services from Washermenpet to Wimco Nagar. He noted that the work was completed on time despite the Covid-19 pandemic. He said the material for the 9.05-km stretch was procured locally and supports his idea of `Aatmanirbhar Bharat`.

Modi also inaugurated 22-km fourth railway line between Chennai Beach and Attipattu. It will be an additional track to Thiruvallur districts meant to ease traffic from Chennai Port.

Railway Electrification of single line section in Villupuram - Cuddalore - Mayiladuthurai - Thanjavur and Mayiladuthurai-Thiruvarur completed at a cost of Rs 423 crore was launched by Modi. He said this will be a great boon to delta districts. The electrification of this 228-km route will enable free flow of traffic without the need for a change of traction between Chennai Egmore and Kanyakumari.

The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the Discovery Campus of IIT-Madras. The campus is to be built at Thaiyur near Chennai at an estimated cost of Rs 1,000 crore in the first phase, over an area of 2 lakh sqm. He exuded confidence that it will very soon be the leading centre of discovery and draw the best talent from all over India.

The Prime Minister also laid foundation stone for the extension, renovation and modernisation of the Grand Anicut Canal System, which is an important source of irrigation in the delta districts. The modernisation of this canal system will be taken up at a cost of Rs 2,640 crore.

He recited a poem on the importance of conserving water, and said that the aim is to maximise each drop of water available. "Always remember the mantra of per drop, more crop," he said adding that conservation of water is a global issue.

Deputy Chief Minister Panneerselvam welcomed Modi and thanked him for the interest he has taken in the progress of the state. He praised the Prime Minister`s work ethic and referred to his recent emotional speech in the Rajya Sabha.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday handed over the indigenously developed Arjun Main Battle Tank Mark 1A to the Indian Army here and said India believes in peace but will protect its sovereignty at all costs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday handed over the indigenously developed Arjun Main Battle Tank Mark 1A to the Indian Army here and said India believes in peace but will protect its sovereignty at all costs. Modi handed over the tank to Army Chief General M.M. Naravane. He accepted a salute by the state-of-the-art tank, indigenously designed, developed and manufactured by the Defence Research and Development Organisation`s Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment here. Fifteen academic institutions, eight labs and several MSMEs were also involved in the project. The Defence Ministry had recently cleared the induction of 118 Arjun Mark 1A tanks into the Indian Army, costing around Rs 8,400 crore. Modi said that Tamil Nadu is already a leading manufacturing hub of India and now he sees the state evolving as the tank manufacturing hub. Stating that one of the two defence corridors is in Tamil Nadu, Modi said it already received an investment commitment of over Rs 8,100 crore. "A tank made in Tamil Nadu will be used to defend our borders in northern India. This shows the united nature of India," he said. Modi said India believes in peace but it will protect its sovereignty at all costs. He recited Bharatiyar poem in Tamil to highlight the importance of defence projects in the country. Modi also paid homage to CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the terror attack at Pulwama two years ago. "No Indian can forget this day. We pay homage to all the martyrs we lost in that attack," he said. He also mentioned about the support provided to displaced Tamils in Sri Lanka and the Tamil fishermen captured by Sri Lanka. He declared that there are currently no fishermen in Sri Lankan custody. Later, at a programme held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the Prime Minister either inaugurated or laid the foundation stone for a slew of infrastructure projects. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam felicitated Modi, who also paid tributes to late Chief Ministers J. Jayalalithaa and M. Karunanidhi. Modi, who began his speech in English by greeting people with `Vanakkam Chennai`, praised the enthusiasm of the city. "Chennai is full of energy and enthusiasm. It is a city of knowledge and creativity. From here, we begin key infrastructure projects. These projects are symbols of innovation and indigenous development," he said. The Prime Minister also inaugurated the Chennai Metro Rail Phase-I extension completed at a cost of Rs 3,770 crore and flagged off passenger services from Washermenpet to Wimco Nagar. He noted that the work was completed on time despite the Covid-19 pandemic. He said the material for the 9.05-km stretch was procured locally and supports his idea of `Aatmanirbhar Bharat`. Modi also inaugurated 22-km fourth railway line between Chennai Beach and Attipattu. It will be an additional track to Thiruvallur districts meant to ease traffic from Chennai Port. Railway Electrification of single line section in Villupuram - Cuddalore - Mayiladuthurai - Thanjavur and Mayiladuthurai-Thiruvarur completed at a cost of Rs 423 crore was launched by Modi. He said this will be a great boon to delta districts. The electrification of this 228-km route will enable free flow of traffic without the need for a change of traction between Chennai Egmore and Kanyakumari. The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the Discovery Campus of IIT-Madras. The campus is to be built at Thaiyur near Chennai at an estimated cost of Rs 1,000 crore in the first phase, over an area of 2 lakh sqm. He exuded confidence that it will very soon be the leading centre of discovery and draw the best talent from all over India. The Prime Minister also laid foundation stone for the extension, renovation and modernisation of the Grand Anicut Canal System, which is an important source of irrigation in the delta districts. The modernisation of this canal system will be taken up at a cost of Rs 2,640 crore. He recited a poem on the importance of conserving water, and said that the aim is to maximise each drop of water available. "Always remember the mantra of per drop, more crop," he said adding that conservation of water is a global issue. Deputy Chief Minister Panneerselvam welcomed Modi and thanked him for the interest he has taken in the progress of the state. He praised the Prime Minister`s work ethic and referred to his recent emotional speech in the Rajya Sabha.

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