Whats Happening
Trump orders sharp cut in US-South Korea drills as North Korea steps up missile tests
Trump has ordered a major reduction in US-South Korea military drills despite renewed North Korean missile tests and warnings
Russian missiles hit Lakshmi Mittal’s Ukraine steel plant in Zelenskyy’s hometown as Kyiv nears home-grown ballistic missile capability
A Russian strike on Lakshmi Mittal’s steel plant in Zelenskyy’s hometown coincided with news that Ukraine’s home-grown ballistic missiles
Tragedy at Ashokdham temple: 7 dead, 14 injured in crowd chaos
Seven devotees were killed and 14 injured after a crowd surge at Bihar’s Ashokdham temple during the heavy Shravan
India’s ₹1,943 crore MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAV lease bridges surveillance gap, opens wider drone-industry opportunity
India’s new MQ-9B SeaGuardian lease can bridge a crucial maritime-surveillance gap while helping build skills and infrastructure for its future drone fleet.
Army
BRO’s 2.79km Sungal tunnel strengthens strategic connectivity to Rajouri-Poonch sector
The new passage through the Kalidhar Range removes a difficult, landslide-prone stretch from the Jammu-Poonch route, cutting about 12
Exercise Maitree XV: Indian Army Gorkha troops head to Thailand for joint jungle
Indian and Thai troops will train in jungle and semi-urban warfare during Maitree XV in Thailand, focusing on joint
Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth arrives in Kathmandu today for official Nepal
Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth begins an official visit to Nepal today, his first since taking charge in June,
Four killed, five Army personnel missing as flash flood and landslide strike Arunachal
Four people were killed and five Army personnel went missing after heavy rain triggered a landslide and flash flood in
Tata, Nibe to supply 840 long-range attack drones to Indian Army under ₹1,577
The Indian Army has signed ₹1,577 crore contracts with Tata Advanced Systems and Nibe for 840 indigenous attack drones with
India, Russia strengthen defence industrial cooperation at Army land systems meeting
India and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence industrial and technological cooperation during the fifth India-Russia Army Land System
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
Navy sailor, wife and two children found dead at Mumbai residence
New Delhi: An Indian Navy sailor, his wife and their two young children were found dead at their residence
From Gulf of Aden rescue to Visakhapatnam fire: Navy personnel get gallantry awards
Navy personnel have been honoured for acts of exceptional courage during a high-risk LPG tanker rescue in the
Deck as Diplomacy: Why aircraft carriers still command attention
US carrier deployments show how naval power can shift from coercive diplomacy to combat, while India’s two carriers highlight the
Indian Navy explores ship-launched loitering munitions for long-range strikes
The Indian Navy is exploring a ship-launched loitering munition with a stated range of at least 1,000km and an endurance
Indian Navy launches Shruti to boost surveillance, anti-piracy and offshore security
The 3,000-tonne vessel, the second of four next-generation offshore patrol vessels being built by GRSE, is designed for long-range surveillance,
India, Mauritius deepen maritime ties with focus on EEZ surveillance, coast guarding
India and Mauritius are stepping up maritime security cooperation, focusing on joint EEZ surveillance, coast-guard capacity building and stronger operational
Airforce
From Su-30MKI emergency to frontline operations: IAF personnel honoured with Shaurya, Vayu Sena Medals
Squadron Leader Sudhir Kumar gets Shaurya Chakra as 16 IAF personnel are recognized for gallantry and service.
First India-Germany Air Staff Talks held. Here’s how New Delhi-Berlin defence ties stand today
India and Germany deepen air force ties as inaugural Air Staff Talks focus on training, operational exchanges and
IAF gets ₹1 lakh crore tender for 60 medium transport aircraft
The proposed fleet expansion will strengthen the IAF’s ability to move troops, equipment and supplies over long distances while creating
India, Malaysia begin Exercise Udara Shakti-26 with Rafale, Su-30MKM and F/A-18 jets
The exercise will focus on joint aerial training, operational experience and improving interoperability between the two air forces.
IAF to evaluate indigenous unmanned systems in Pokhran
The planned September demonstration will bring Indian-made drones and unmanned platforms before the Air Force, with a focus on long-range
HAL to revive Su-30MKI production, ₹60,000 crore upgrade to give IAF fighters major capability boost
HAL is set to resume Su-30MKI production at Nashik while the IAF plans a ₹60,000 crore upgrade featuring new radar,
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
Russian missiles hit Lakshmi Mittal’s Ukraine steel plant in Zelenskyy’s hometown as Kyiv
A Russian strike on Lakshmi Mittal’s steel plant in Zelenskyy’s hometown coincided with news that Ukraine’s home-grown ballistic missiles
Iran puts $30,000 price tag on US troops as Strait of Hormuz crisis
Iran has announced a $30,000 reward for capturing or killing US soldiers, as Tehran and Washington remain locked in
New US visa rules: Old I-539, I-765 forms to be rejected from September
USCIS says the revised forms are needed to implement a new rule on fixed admission periods for certain students, exchange
Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Russia; at least six killed as Moscow
Ukraine mounted one of its largest drone attacks on Russia, killing at least six people and setting a vast Wildberries
Russia seeks US, Türkiye explanation over reported weapons transfer to Ukraine
The reported transfer involves US-origin weapons held in Turkish stocks, including Atacms missiles and M270 launchers, putting fresh pressure on
Lee Jae Myung Calls For Talks To End Korean War. Why Are North
South Korean president, Lee Jae Myung has proposed talks to formally end the Korean War. More than seven decades after
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
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
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
MoD Signs Rs 2,312 Crore Contract with HAL for Eight Dornier 228 Aircraft for Coast
The Ministry of Defence on February 12, 2026, signed a Rs 2,312 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for
Paramilitary
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
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,
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
Indian Security Forces Eliminate Three Terrorists Ahead Of Amit Shah’s J&K Visit
The forces recovered M4 rifles, AK-47, and large quantities of ammunition from the dead terrorists. "Contact with terrorists was established
Calcutta HC Sets March 31 Deadline for Bengal To Hand Over Border Land To BSF,
Counsel representing the Centre told the court that the West Bengal government is constitutionally obligated to hand over the land
Defence r&d
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
Rajnath Singh releases DFP-2026, new reform to speed up DRDO’s R&D execution
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has unveiled the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026), a major reform aimed at accelerating
Defence Industry
India’s ₹1,943 crore MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAV lease bridges surveillance gap, opens wider drone-industry opportunity
India’s new MQ-9B SeaGuardian lease can bridge a crucial maritime-surveillance gap while helping build skills and infrastructure for
Trump’s foreign-shipbuilding waiver opens a narrow US Navy opportunity for Indian shipyards
Trump’s conditional foreign-shipbuilding waiver could help India advance from US naval repairs to auxiliary-vessel construction and deeper maritime
Divyastra Mk3: India’s jet-powered loitering munition completes maiden flight
Kawa UAV’s jet-powered Divyastra Mk3 has made its maiden flight, marking an early step towards an indigenous high-speed loitering munition
Reliance, Rolls-Royce join AMCA engine race with sovereign powerplant proposal
Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have entered the AMCA engine race with a proposal to develop a sovereign combat powerplant and
Rajnath Singh maps next phase of India’s defence modernization: Self-reliance, future warfare and faster procurement
On the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day, the defence minister placed indigenous production, faster acquisition and future warfare technologies
HSL delivers second diving support vessel Nipun to Indian Navy in a boost to India’s
Hindustan Shipyard Limited has delivered the Diving Support Vessel Nipun, built with more than 80% indigenous content, to the Indian
Cyber
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
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
As US’s unease over China’s AI rise deepens, White House announces $5 billion as Genesis
The White House has pumped over $5 billion more into its Genesis Mission to fuse AI with American science, a
Space
India sets 300-satellite target, eyes space station by 2035
India is targeting at least 300 satellites in orbit over the next five to six years, with Isro
India-US space ties deepen as Bengaluru talks widen cooperation beyond Nisar
The ninth India-US civil space dialogue has pushed cooperation into new areas, including human spaceflight, lunar exploration, scientific
Isro’s 29 satellite manoeuvres underscore rising global concern over space debris
India has carried out 29 collision avoidance manoeuvres over the past 18 months, as Earth’s increasingly crowded orbits force space
SpaceX rocket stage believed to hit Moon, Nasa to study impact as space debris concerns
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is believed to have crashed into Moon, giving scientists a rare chance to
Spent SpaceX rocket set to crash into Moon on August 5, Indians can watch it
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is set to crash into Moon around noon today, and viewers in India
India’s space launch programme hits pause as government clearance delays key missions
India’s next major satellite launches remain on hold as NVS-03 and GISAT-1A await government clearance, with a GSLV Mk-II rocket