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Army
120 Indian Army Personnel To Train With 160 Troops From Cambodian Army During
CINBAX II training modules include drone operations, mortar handling and sniper tactics, culminating in a comprehensive validation exercise designed
Op Sindoor A Golden Chapter In India’s Military History: Rajnath Singh Hails Armed
Raksha Mantri commended the valour, dedication and patriotism of the soldiers, and stated that their ethos of Nation First
Indian Army Chief, Defence Secretary Slapped With Rs 2 Lakh Fine Over Pension
The Indian government filed a writ against the AFT order before the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The HC's Division
Armenian Army Chief, COAS Gen Dwivedi Discuss Geostrategic Situation, India-Armenia Defence Ties, Military
Armenia’s Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, is on an official visit to India, engaging with top
Indian Army Neutralises World War II-Era Bomb in Assam’s Ledo-Lekhapani
The Indian Army on Thursday (April 30, 2026) successfully neutralised an unexploded World War II-era bomb found in a civilian
‘Homecoming’ for Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi at Sainik School Rewa
The Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi visited his alma mater, Sainik School Rewa, on Tuesday (April 28, 2026),
Navy
Indian Navy Chief Boards Myanmar Frigate, Holds Talks to Boost Maritime Cooperation
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff, embarked on the Myanmar Navy frigate UMS Kyan Sit Thar
Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi On 4-Day Myanmar Visit, Reaffirming Longstanding India-Myanmar Bonds Of Friendship
CNS Admiral Tripathi’s visit includes a series of operational and ceremonial engagements, including visits to Myanmar Navy’s Central
INS Mahendragiri Delivered: Indian Navy Gets Nilgiri-Class Frigate Boasting Of Potent Weapon And Sensor Suite
The warship is fitted with an advanced suite of weapons and sensors, making it capable across multiple domains of naval
India, US Military Chiefs Reaffirm Strategic Partnership, Eye Deeper Indo-Pacific Cooperation
India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan met with General Kevin B. Schneider, Commander of the Pacific Air
INS Sudarshini makes maiden Canary Islands visit; INS Kalpeni strengthens India-Maldives naval ties
In a historic first, the Indian Navy’s sail training vessel INS Sudarshini arrived at Las Palmas in the Canary Islands
INS Nireekshak In Colombo: How India-Sri Lanka Diving Exercise DIVEX 2026 Is Boosting Maritime Cooperation
As part of the Aarogya Maitri initiative, India will hand over 2 BHISM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita &
Airforce
India Seeks Heavy Lift Chopper Lease for Himalayan Operations
India is seeking ultra-heavy-lift helicopters on lease for logistics operations in the high-altitude Himalayan region and has sought
DRDO Unveils New Armoured Vehicles With Crewless Turret Technology
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Saturday (April 25, 2026) unveiled two advanced armoured platforms—one tracked
India, US Military Chiefs Reaffirm Strategic Partnership, Eye Deeper Indo-Pacific Cooperation
India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan met with General Kevin B. Schneider, Commander of the Pacific Air
In Pics: IAF Chief AP Singh Flies F-15EX Eagle II In US Signalling Deepening India-US
In a major defence engagement highlighting growing India-US military cooperation, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh
Air Force Jet Hard Lands In Pune Runway, Airport Resumes Flights After 12-Hour Shutdown
According to airport officials, the incident happened around 10:25 pm when a fighter aircraft's landing gear failed during landing, blocking
SC Reinstates Squadron Leader’s Honour Three Decades After Illegal Sacking
India’s Supreme Court (SC) has restored the honour of an Indian Air Force (IAF) Squadron Leader, who was illegally sacked
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
We’ll Take Over Cuba, On Way Back From Iran: Trump Makes An Off-The-Cuff
Earlier in the day before making the takeover remark, Trump signed an executive order widening sanctions targeting Cuba’s government
NATO Working With US To Understand Details Of Troop Pullout From Germany; Stresses
Less than a week after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the United States was being “humiliated” by Iran’s leaders,
China Slams US For Iran War, Sanctions On Oil Firms, Orders Its Companies
Beijing said on Saturday (May 2) that it had carried out an in-depth assessment of the sanctions and concluded that
Hezbollah’s Fibre Optic Drones Challenge Israel, As Tel Aviv Pounds Lebanon
Hezbollah's reliance on these fibre-optic drones marked a major shift in its tactics. Earlier, Hezbollah used rocket barrages. This is
Iran Submits 14-Point Peace Proposal, Trump Unlikely To Agree, But Warns “Big Price”
xpressing dissatisfaction over the Iranian proposal, Trump said: "They want to make a deal, I'm not satisfied with it, so
Canada Spy Report Flags India Among 5 Foreign Interference Actors Involved In Espionage,
At a time when both India and Canada appear to be reworking their ties, Ottawa’s top intelligence agency has named
Coast Guard
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
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
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
Strongest Pillars Of National Security: Rajnath Singh Hails ICG’s Frontline Role In Op Sindoor, Maritime
India’s four-day military action against terror bases in Pakistan and PoK wasn’t just a success but also a vivid demonstration
Despite Ongoing Tensions, India and Bangladesh Swap Detained 151 Fishermen Keeping Livelihood Concerns In Mind
India and Bangladesh governments successfully concluded the release and repatriation of all 23 Indian fishermen and 128 Bangladesh fishermen, along
Making India’s Waters Safer: Navy–Coast Guard Law Workshop Targets Smuggling, Illegal Fishing And EEZ Threats
A key aspect of the training was the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). UNCLOS is
Paramilitary
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
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
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
No Assembly Of Over 4 People Between 6 PM To 6 AM: India Tightens Security
The restrictions will remain in force from December 3, 2025, to February 28, 2026, in villages falling within 300 metres
9 JeM Terror Launch Pads Reappear After Op Sindoor: BSF Heightens Counter-Infiltration Grid
There had been no visible activity at these pads for nearly four to five months following Operation Sindoor. However, surveillance
Defence r&d
Indian Navy, DRDO Successfully Conduct Maiden Salvo Launch of Naval Anti-Ship Missile from Helicopter
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch
DRDO Unveils New Armoured Vehicles With Crewless Turret Technology
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Saturday (April 25, 2026) unveiled two advanced armoured platforms—one tracked
India CDS Says Space Dominance Key To Future Warfare, As DRDO Chief Urges Whole-Of-Nation Approach
As reports emerged that Iran had integrated China's Beidou navigation satellite system to boost its missiles' and drones' accuracy to
HAL Enjoys Strong Order Book Of 180 Tejas, 34 Dhruv, And 156 Prachand Aviation Platforms
The report quoted the HAL CMD that the DPSU maintained a "comfortable order book position." HAL is currently executing projects
ISRO Signs MoU With Indian Military For Expanding Satellite-Based Telemedicine For Troops
Under the MOU, ISRO would establish 53 additional telemedicine nodes in the first phase, adding to the existing 20 nodes
DRDO, Navy Test Indigenous Air Droppable Container for P8I maritime patrol aircraft
India’s defence research agency and the navy have jointly conducted four successful tests of an indigenous Air Droppable Container, ADC-150,
Defence Industry
Rajnath Singh, Guido Crosetto Chart Roadmap For Deeper Defence Ties With Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan
Maritime security emerged as a central pillar of the discussions. Both countries highlighted convergence as “two ancient maritime
Army’s Minefield Breaching Capability To Get Powerful Boost: Defence Ministry Signs Rs 975 Crore TRAWL
The induction of TRAWL systems is expected to provide a major operational advantage by enabling the creation of
Explainer: Why India Approved Rs 13K-Crore Maritime Insurance Pool
Against that backdrop, the Indian government approved the formation of 'Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool' (BMI pool) for Indian flagged or
Top-Tier Security Partner: Australia Names India Its Most Important Defence Ally In Northeast Indian Ocean
The development builds on the already robust India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which has seen rapid expansion in recent years. Key
First Batch Of Made In Lucknow BrahMos Missile Delivered To Indian Army: Rajnath Singh Calls
The defence minister underscored Lucknow’s emergence as a key hub in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor, noting that the city
India, US Hold Extensive Discussions On Defence, Trade, Technology, And Global Tensions
The Indian embassy in the US said these engagements were aimed at "transforming the India-US partnership in the 21st century,"
Cyber
Inside Iran’s Digital War Machine: How Tehran Weaponised Social Media In The West Asia Conflict
A defining feature of Iran’s narrative warfare has been the aggressive use of artificial intelligence. The country is
India Releases New Framework For Drone Security Vulnerabilities To Tighten Warfare Doctrine
The framework noted that the drones were also highly susceptible to cyber intervention, signal interference, and data exploitation,
India Comes Up With The First Anti-Terror Policy, To Treat Cyber Attacks As Terrorism
“India has been on the target of global terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State of Iraq and
Op Chakra-V: Google Ads To SMS Campaigns – How CBI Unearthed Rs 1000 Crore Cyber
Searches were carried out at 27 locations in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Haryana. Digital devices, documents,
US Pauses Immigration Processing Citing ‘Security Risks’; Seizes Myanmar-Based Crypto Scam Site
The crackdown comes just weeks after Washington launched its first Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Strike Force, which has already seized three
Pakistan Shifts To AI-Based Cyber War; Hackers Target Defence, Govt Systems With Advanced Spyware DeskRAT
Pakistan-linked Transparent Tribe has previously been linked to attacks involving Crimson RAT malware, often disguised as security briefings. During the
Space
Pakistan Set To Send First Astronaut To China’s Space Station: Beijing Picks 2 Candidates In
For Pakistan, which has historically had a limited footprint in human spaceflight, the move represents a breakthrough moment.
252,752 Miles From Earth! Artemis II Crew Now Farthest Any Human Has Ever Travelled, Break
The Artemis II astronauts have surpassed the record for the distance from Earth at 1:56 ET (1756 UTC).
Artemis II Mission Update: Crew Tests Spacesuits On Day 5, Gear Up For Historic Moon
The Artemis II mission is set to surpass historic Apollo-era records. Its expected maximum distance from Earth is 252,757 miles,
Earth From Afar: Artemis II Crew Transmits First Images as They Head Toward the Moon
Artemis II Mission Commander Reid Wiseman has captured the first two images downlinked from NASA’s Artemis II crew—a pair of
India’s NavIC Suffers Setback, One Of Four Satellites Fails After 10 Years Since Launch
In the parliamentary reply mentioned earlier, the government noted that "around 12,000 trains are targeted for tracking in real-time using
Russia’s Soyuz Rocket Lifts Off Three Iranian Satellites, Deepening Moscow-Tehran Space Ties
Russia successfully placed three Iranian satellites into orbit on Sunday (December 28, 2025), marking another milestone in the growing space
