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HAL readies first HTT-40 trainers for IAF after engine delays
HAL is preparing to deliver its first three HTT-40 trainers to the IAF after engine shortages delayed the programme.
Delhi building collapse: Death toll rises to 6, FIR against alleged owner, MCD orders sealing drive
Six people have now died in the Satya Niketan building collapse, while police have registered a case against the
Amazon air crash: 5 killed, 5 injured as cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
Amazon has expressed grief and pledged full cooperation with investigators after its Amazon Air cargo plane crashed while landing
Jaishankar, Luxembourg Dy PM Bettel discuss trade, investment as India-EU FTA moves forward
The external affairs minister thanked Luxembourg for its strong backing of the India-EU free trade agreement, saying its eventual entry into force could create new opportunities in supply-chain resilience and economic diversification.
OPINION & COMMENTARY
Army
Indian Army sets up AASHVAST lab to detect Chinese components, vulnerabilities in military
The facility at DG EME headquarters in Delhi cantonment will examine military drones for Chinese origin hardware and software
One terrorist killed in Budgam encounter during Operation Ashdar, search continues
An AK rifle and other war like stores were recovered after security forces established contact with terrorists in Ashdar
Bodies of two Soldiers from 1 Para SF recovered after Hathnikund training boat
The recovery ended a multi-agency search involving the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, disaster-response teams, police and the civil administration
Two soldiers from 1 Para SF missing after Army boat capsizes at Hathnikund
Three personnel swam to safety after the five-member crew was swept away during joint watermanship training. The Indian Army, Indian
Defence ministry corrects pension anomaly for 82 major generals after Delhi high court
The defence ministry has conditionally corrected a long-running anomaly that left 82 retired major generals drawing lower pensions than brigadiers.
Indian Army reshuffle: Chetak and Brahmastra corps get new commanders
The Indian Army has appointed new commanders to the Chetak Corps and Brahmastra Corps as part of a wider change
The Tankman Arrives: Gen Dhiraj Seth ends Armoured Corps’ 30-year wait for Indian Army’s top
General Dhiraj Seth takes charge as India’s 31st Army chief, becoming only the seventh Armoured Corps officer –
Navy
Indian Navy may retire three more Kilo-class submarines within five years, raises concerns over undersea
The Indian Navy may retire three more ageing Kilo-class submarines within five years, increasing pressure on India to
India, Thailand conclude 14th navy staff talks, identify new areas for maritime cooperation
The Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy concluded their 14th staff talks in New Delhi, agreeing to strengthen
‘We are living through a period of significant strategic churn’: Navy chief’s warning as INS
India’s second diving support vessel has formally joined the fleet, built almost entirely at home and able to send rescue
Indian Navy receives Samarthak, its first indigenous multi-purpose vessel built by L&T
The Indian Navy has received Samarthak, its first indigenous multi-purpose vessel designed to test weapons and sensors while supporting surveillance,
MV Ocean Winner rescue operation: India searches for 22 missing crew after beacon, lifeboat found
Indian authorities have expanded the search for 22 missing crew members after Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner sank in
Indian Navy to commission Nipun, completing two-coast submarine rescue cover
The Indian Navy will commission the indigenous diving-support vessel Nipun in Mumbai on August 31, completing a specialized two-coast submarine-rescue
Airforce
Su-30MKI set for long-range boost as India eyes Russian RVV-BD missile
India is considering integrating the Russian-origin RVV-BD air-to-air missile with its Su-30MKI fleet, potentially giving the IAF a
In pictures: IAF’s Sarang team brings new ‘Spot Stall Turn’ to Egypt airshow
The IAF’s Sarang team is set to showcase its signature Dolphin Leap and new Spot Stall Turn manoeuvre
Veer Guardian 2026: Two Japanese C-2 aircraft arrive in Jodhpur for India-Japan air exercise
The Japanese contingent has begun arriving for the second edition of Veer Guardian, while three JASDF F-2A fighters are officially
India to conduct two major air exercises in next one month, Notam issued for Rajasthan
The Indian Air Force will run two back-to-back exercises over Rajasthan through September and October 2026 – a bilateral drill
IAF, IIT-Bombay join hands to strengthen India’s flight-testing capabilities
The IAF and IIT-Bombay have signed an MoA to launch a master’s programme for test pilots and flight test engineers,
Gp Capt Abhinandan Varthaman retires from IAF, joins FLY91 as pilot seven years after 2019
The Vir Chakra awardee left the Indian Air Force in March and joined the Goa-based regional carrier in August. FLY91
Russia Launches Record 479 UAVs On Ukraine, Shows Growing Mettle Of Drone Warfare
Russia launched a record-breaking 479 drones in overnight attacks across multiple regions of Ukraine, including for the first
IAF, USAF Sharpen Joint Special Ops Skills in First-Ever Exercise Tiger Claw
Exercise Tiger Claw 2025 marked the first-ever independent Special Forces exercise conducted jointly by the Indian Air Force
International
US, Japan, South Korea launch Freedom Edge 2026 as North Korea commissions new
US, Japan and South Korea have launched Freedom Edge 2026 as North Korea commissions its new Kang Kon destroyer,
Amazon air crash: 5 killed, 5 injured as cargo plane crashes at Miami
Amazon has expressed grief and pledged full cooperation with investigators after its Amazon Air cargo plane crashed while landing
North Korea commissions Kang Kon destroyer, Kim says warship will join nuclear response
North Korea has commissioned its second 5,000-tonne destroyer, with Kim Jong-un declaring that the Kang Kon will become part of
Iran plans Hormuz exclusion zone as US denies ship strike, tanker traffic slumps
Iran’s planned Hormuz exclusion zone deepens shipping uncertainty as Washington denies a vessel strike and tanker traffic falls.
US threatens to sink Iranian oil tankers as Tehran promises ‘more painful’ retaliation
US threats to sink Iranian oil tankers and Tehran’s promise of more painful retaliation deepen a confrontation already squeezing Iran’s
Putin meets Trump envoys for 3-hour talks as Russia-Ukraine peace push gains momentum
Putin held over three hours of talks with Trump’s envoys as Washington pushes for a Russia-Ukraine settlement, with both sides
The Tankman Arrives: Gen Dhiraj Seth ends Armoured Corps’ 30-year wait for Indian Army’s top
General Dhiraj Seth takes charge as India’s 31st Army chief, becoming only the seventh Armoured Corps officer –
Coast Guard
Two Chinese survivors reach Paradip after MV Ocean Winner sinking, search continues
Two Chinese survivors of sunken cargo vessel MV Ocean Winner were brought safely to Paradip, while the search
Rajnath Singh announces gender-neutral entry and faster ex gratia rules for Coast Guard
The defence minister, Rajnath Singh, has announced gender-neutral officer induction and faster ex gratia payouts for the Indian
Coast Guard Commissions Indigenous Patrol Vessel ICGS Akshay
The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Akshay, an indigenous fast patrol vessel built by Goa Shipyard Limited, strengthening India's maritime
Indian Coast Guard inducts first indigenous hovercraft H-561 in major maritime Boost
The Indian Coast Guard has inducted H-561, its first indigenous hovercraft, boosting maritime operations and strengthening India's self-reliance in defence
Despite US Sanctions, India Signs Rs 2,182 Cr Missile Deal With Russia; Rs 2,901 Cr
Worth mentioning here is that the major defence procurement decision comes at a time when the United States is tightening
Kalari Leap In Lakshadweep And Minicoy Archipelago: Army’s Southern Command Flexes Air-Maritime-Special Ops
The drills simulated a spectrum of operational scenarios that India could face in its island territories, from hostile maritime threats
Paramilitary
NSG launches first ‘Mahila Commando’ course for women police, CAPF personnel
Women serving in state police forces and CAPFs will undergo 12 weeks of training at Manesar in weapons,
In Manipur, 46 members of militant group surrender with arms as state intensifies peace push
Forty-six cadres of the KCP Taibanganba faction have laid down arms in Imphal, adding momentum to a surrender
India deports over 40 undocumented migrants to Bangladesh; BSF-BGB faceoff at border
The BSF’s efforts to send away undocumented migrants to Bangladesh were confronted by the BGB at the border in West
India Begins Fencing Bangladesh Border, To Launch ‘Smart Border’ System By 2027
The smart border would be a strong security grid that drastically reduces blind spots, especially in riverine, hilly, marshy, and
Security Forces Near Final Blow To Red Corridor Dream: Amit Shah Says India Will Be
Worth mentioning here is that last month, top Maoist commander and the organisation's key "strategist" Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji surrendered.
Indian Army With ITBP, Bhairav Battalion Leads High-Altitude Joint Artillery Drill In Arunachal
The integrated exercise was validated through multiple live artillery fire missions executed in realistic battlefield scenarios. Troops operated under simulated
Defence r&d
DRDO pre-qualifies private firms for participating in future strategic-weapons projects. Why was it necessary?
DRDO is pre-qualifying private companies for future strategic-weapons projects as India seeks faster development, larger production capacity and
Parliamentary panel urges DRDO to set clear targets and boost defence R&D
The committee has urged stronger monitoring of defence projects, greater investment in research and development and measures to
India extends Notam range to 3,760km for Odisha coast missile test
The test window remains scheduled for August 6-7
India issues fresh Notam for 2,530km off Odisha coast, likely for long-range missile test
India has issued a fresh Notam for a 2,530km missile test corridor off the Odisha coast, active August 6-7, reviving
DRDO test-fires long-range air-defence missile Kusha in first flight trial
DRDO successfully test-fired its long-range Kusha air-defence missile off Odisha coast, intercepting a simulated high-speed aerial target in the programme’s
DRDO successfully flight-tests 60km Pinaka LRGR ; Rajnath Singh hails indigenous milestone
DRDO successfully flight-tests 60km Pinaka LRGR ; Rajnath Singh hails indigenous milestone
Defence Industry
HAL readies first HTT-40 trainers for IAF after engine delays
HAL is preparing to deliver its first three HTT-40 trainers to the IAF after engine shortages delayed the
India’s AK-203 programme gets domestic ammunition push with Adani Defence deal
Adani Defence has signed a five-year pact to supply indigenously manufactured ammunition for India's AK-203 assault rifle programme.
Thales, KSSL seal strategic pact for indigenous 70mm rocket production
Thales and Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited have signed a strategic alliance to manufacture 70mm unguided and laser-guided rocket systems in
GE delivers 3 more F404 engines to HAL, Tejas-Mk1A programme now has total 10
The August shipment comes as HAL tries to convert a growing number of completed Tejas Mk1A airframes into deliveries for
CCS likely to clear ₹13,500 crore for multi-role helicopter design development, reports say
The proposed funding would take Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s indigenous medium-lift helicopter into its formal design-development phase. The programme is moving
Rajnath Singh asks 16 DPSUs to draw up 5 year roadmap for defence preparedness
The defence minister has asked public-sector defence companies to plan for the next five years with a sharper focus on
Cyber
China-backed hackers targeted Nasa, US senate and critical infrastructure, FBI says
US authorities have seized two China-linked hacking platforms allegedly used to target Nasa, the US senate and critical
Google pauses Google Earth AI tool over fake satellite images, misinformation risks
Google has paused an AI feature in Google Earth after experts warned that realistic fake images placed over
Chinese military researchers use OpenAI and Anthropic models to train defence AI, news investigation finds
More than 80 Chinese research papers reviewed by Reuters show a workaround to US chip restrictions, training smaller domestic AI
States race to lock in AI data-centre investments worth ₹9 lakh crore
Indian states are competing to attract AI data-centre investment through subsidies, power tariff concessions and land incentives, with combined targets
Rejected for cybersecurity course, student hacks two IIT websites to prove his merit
An applicant rejected from IIT Kanpur’s new cybersecurity course hacked the institute’s website to prove his skills, and IIT Kanpur
Suspected DRDO data breach: Stolen missile sensor files reportedly listed for sale on dark web,
A threat actor is selling 31GB of data allegedly stolen from DRDO on the dark web for $8,000, including files
Space
Isro privatization row: Media says employees seek ‘clarification’, agency calls reports ‘baseless’
Nine Isro employee associations have written to chairman V Narayanan seeking clarity on the space agency’s future role
Isro launches EOS-05 successfully. How GSLV-F17 works and why India’s first geosynchronous imaging satellite matters
Isro’s GSLV-F17 has successfully launched EOS-05, giving India its first dedicated geosynchronous imaging satellite for near-continuous Earth observation
‘Naughty Boy’: Isro to launch EOS-05, India’s first geosynchronous imaging satellite, on September 4
The satellite is designed to give India a persistent view of the same broad region from roughly 36,000km above Earth,
ICEYE Enters India’s Defence-Space Sector, Plans Local Satellite Manufacturing
The Finnish satellite company will use its India presence to work with defence and intelligence customers and build local production
National Space Day 2026: Three years after Chandrayaan-3, India expands space capabilities
Three years after Chandrayaan-3, India’s space programme is expanding with Gaganyaan, plans for a space station and growing private-sector participation.
Isro to hand rocket manufacturing to private industry. What does that mean for India’s space
India's space agency will leave rocket production to private industry and public sector undertakings, allowing it to focus more on