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US Russia sanctions bill faces house opposition, India’s Russian oil purchases in focus
A US bill seeking tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major Russian energy buyers faces House opposition.
Italy’s Meloni Surpasses Berlusconi’s Record as PM, Wins Modi Praise
Giorgia Meloni’s government completed 1,413 consecutive days in office, overtaking the postwar record held by Silvio Berlusconi’s second administration.
Chinese rare earth suppliers halt some US shipments as critical-minerals dispute shadows Xi visit
Some Chinese Rare Earth suppliers have halted US shipments despite holding export licences, highlighting persistent critical-mineral vulnerabilities ahead of
US approves possible $5 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia. Here’s what the deal includes
The United States has approved a possible $5 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia involving more than 10,000 bombs and JDAM guidance kits
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Army
One militant 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
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
US Army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after months of reported tensions with Pete
US Army secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after about 18 months in office, following months of reported tensions with defence
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
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
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
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
IAF successfully tests indigenous Khagantak-243 glide bomb. How the 140km-plus stand-off weapon strikes defended targets
The IAF’s successful Khagantak-243 trial advances an indigenous 140km-plus precision glide bomb designed to strike radar, logistics and other defended
Shakti Sharma makes history, becomes first non-medical woman to reach air vice marshal rank
Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has become the first non-medical woman officer in the Indian defence forces to attain the
Fighter pilot’s fatal cardiac arrest linked to military service, AFT rules
The Armed Forces Tribunal has linked a fighter pilot’s fatal cardiac arrest to military service, taking into account the stress
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 approves possible $5 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia. Here’s what the
The United States has approved a possible $5 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia involving more than 10,000 bombs
WHO warehouse storing medical supplies destroyed in Ukraine’s Kyiv region air attack
A WHO facility holding humanitarian medical supplies was destroyed in an overnight air attack, while the organization is still
Trump threatens to strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain: what we know about the underground
Trump has threatened to strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain facility "very soon", citing US surveillance of activity at the underground site
Italy’s Meloni Surpasses Berlusconi’s Record as PM, Wins Modi Praise
Giorgia Meloni’s government completed 1,413 consecutive days in office, overtaking the postwar record held by Silvio Berlusconi’s second administration. Modi
Chinese rare earth suppliers halt some US shipments as critical-minerals dispute shadows Xi
Some Chinese Rare Earth suppliers have halted US shipments despite holding export licences, highlighting persistent critical-mineral vulnerabilities ahead of Xi
Finland stages Europe’s biggest civil defence drill since WWII amid concerns over Russian
More than 2,000 people took part in Shelter 2026 in Kuopio, testing how civilians and emergency services would respond to
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
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
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
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
Rajnath Singh to review 16 DPSUs amid push for indigenous technology, higher exports
The 16 companies posted their strongest year yet, with combined turnover crossing ₹1.29 lakh crore and exports up 151.2 per
Tata Advanced Systems signs MOU to explore Javelin missile co-production in India
TASL has been selected as the Javelin Joint Venture’s prime Indian partner for proposed local production, with the companies examining
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 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
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
Growing satellite fleets threaten scientific viewing of Universe, study warns
Plans for more than 1.7 million satellites could fill telescope images with bright trails and raise the night sky’s background