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Army
Pakistan-Facing Indian Army Command Exercises Mechanised Forces, Attack Choppers Integration
Indian Army’s Pakistan-facing Southern Command showcased its capabilities to integrate the mechanised forces with attack helicopters to inflict serious
Landmark Victory For Women In Uniform: SC Grants Pension to SSC Officers, Corrects
For women officers currently serving under SSC, the court has reinforced their right to be considered for Permanent Commission,
Major Tragedy Averted In Assam: Army Troops Neutralise ULFA(I) Explosives After Midnight Attack
Following the attack, security forces have launched a joint Army-Police counter-insurgency operation to track down those responsible. Assam Chief Minister
Military Tribunal Puts Retirement of Colonel Purohit, Acquitted in Malegaon Blast Case, in
The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) in New Delhi has put on hold the scheduled retirement of Colonel Shrikant Purohit, an
India Major Partner In Indo-Pacific: French CDS Says Joint Actions Contribute To Stability
Over the years, the defence partnership between India and France has only grown, with deals like that for the Rafale
‘Battlefield Thunder’ At Pokaran: Indian Army Showcases Next-Gen Firepower Push In High-Intensity Exercise
The exercise was spearheaded by the Konark Corps, with artillery units, often referred to as the Army’s “Gunners”, demonstrating seamless
Navy
Operation Urja Suraksha: Navy Deploys Warships Near Hormuz To Escort India-Bound Tankers Amid West Asia
The mission is being executed through close coordination between the Indian Navy, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways,
INS Nilgiri In Sydney: Navy’s Stealth Frigate Showcases Naval Power At Australia’s International Fleet Review
The lead ship of India’s Project 17A stealth frigate class, INS Nilgiri arrived in Sydney on March 21,
Nilgiri-Class Stealth Frigate Taragiri Set for Commissioning on April 3
Taragiri (F41), the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class frigates, will formally join the Indian Navy’s fleet in a commissioning ceremony
Threat Activity Expands Eastward: IFC-IOR On Iran War As India Ramps Up Naval Presence Around
India has significantly ramped up its naval deployment to safeguard critical sea lanes and ensure safe passage for its vessels.
Indian Navy Steps Up Global Outreach With 2nd Edition Of IOS SAGAR 2026 Initiative, Seychelles
In a major push to strengthen its maritime footprint, the Indian Navy has launched the second edition of IOS SAGAR
Sovershenny And Rezky Corvettes: Russian Warships Dock In Visakhapatnam On Unofficial Visit
Additionally, the port call also provided operational familiarity, enhancing coordination and mutual understanding between the two navies. Such visits are
Airforce
Exchange Of Instructors Key Pillar Of Bilateral Cooperation: CDS Chauhan, UK Air Chief Push Deeper
The latest engagement reflects a broader shift in India-UK relations, which have seen renewed momentum in recent years
India Plans Contracts for Big Ticket Rafale, MTA Aircraft in Next Fiscal
India is preparing to sign major contracts worth several crores of Rupees in the next fiscal year beginning
IAF Chief Undertakes Solo Sortie In Upgraded MiG-29 UPG Multi-Role Aircraft From Frontline Air Base
In a significant demonstration of operational oversight and frontline preparedness, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh flew
India Loses Two Officers In Sukhoi Jet Crash In Assam
"An IAF Su-30 MKI is reported overdue. The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat, Assam, and was last in contact
Proposal For 5 S-400s Cleared As IAF Eyes More Air Defence Systems From Russia Amid
The S-400 reportedly played a critical role during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. According to officials familiar with operations, the
Frontline Fighters To Advanced Air Defence Systems: IAF’s VayuShakti-26 Showcases Combat Power Over Pokhran
More than 130 aircraft participated in the day-and-night exercise, including Rafale, Su-30 MKI, Mirage-2000, MiG-29, Jaguar and Hawk fighters, alongside
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
India Secures Crude For April; Buys 60 Million Barrels Of Russian Oil But
At a premium of $5 to $15 per barrel, India has ramped up its oil imports from Russia, as
After Supreme Court’s Tariff Blow, US President Trump To Meet Xi Jinping On
Trump confirmed that he will visit Beijing on May 14-15, 2026, marking his first trip to China in eight
US Warns Iran of ‘Hellfire’, Tehran Threatens to Take War to Bab al-Mandab
The US, on Wednesday (March 25, 2026), warned to “unleash hellfire” on Iran, which threatened to open a new war
Two Killed, Eight Injured in Pakistan Artillery Strikes on Afghanistan After Brief Ceasefire
At least two people were killed and eight others injured in Pakistan’s artillery strikes inside Afghanistan, after Islamabad resumed its
Tehran Claims US Carrier. Fighter Jet Hit, White House Boasts of Iranian Navy
Iran on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) claimed its missile hit American aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln and shot down an F/A-18,
India, US Share Views on Geopolitical Developments, Discuss Global Security and Defence Ties
India and the US held high-level diplomatic discussions on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) to share views on the current geopolitical
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
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
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
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,
DRDO Successfully Tests VSHORAD System To Boost Air Defence Capabilities
VSHORADS is a Man-Portable Air Defence System designed and developed indigenously by Research Center Imarat in collaboration with other DRDO
India Steps Ahead on Human Spaceflight Project with Key Drogue Parachute Test
India’s human spaceflight programme achieved a key milestone on Wednesday (February 18, 2026) with the successful qualification level load test
India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-3 Nuke-Capable Missile, Showcases Capability To Hit Inside Pakistan, China
The Agni-3 can strike at targets about 3,000 km to 3,500 km ranges, and it has already been in service
Defence Industry
Building Future-Ready Infrastructure: Rajnath Singh Highlights BRO’s Crucial Role In Boosting Border Defence Infra
The BRO, established in 1960, has constructed over 64,000 km of roads, 1,179 bridges, 22 airfields and 07
India Restructures Defence Attaches Network to Boost Arms Exports
India has restructured the role of its defence attaches abroad, asking them to focus more on arms export
Landmark Victory For Women In Uniform: SC Grants Pension to SSC Officers, Corrects ‘Systemic Bias’
For women officers currently serving under SSC, the court has reinforced their right to be considered for Permanent Commission, subject
Rajnath Singh Reviews West Asia War, Asks Indian Military to Learn Lessons
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) reviewed the West Asian war with senior armed forces officials
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
India to Join Global Sixth-Generation Fighter Project: CDS General Chauhan
India is likely to join one of the two global sixth-generation fighter jet projects, while no decision has been taken
Cyber
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
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
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
Pakistan Using Chinese Firewall, Phone Tapping System To Spy On Millions, Says Amnesty
Amnesty International has uncovered how Pakistan is using Chinese-built firewalls and phone tapping systems to tighten control over digital spaces,
Sam Altman’s Big Warning For America: Do Not Underestimate China’s AI Progress
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman has cautioned the United States against taking China’s AI advancement lightly, saying that Washington
Space
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
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
ISRO’s LVM3 Successfully Launches BlueBird Block-2, Sets New Commercial Milestones
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on December 24 successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite aboard the Launch Vehicle
ISRO Lines Up Seven Launches by March, Including Gaganyaan Test Flight, Breakthrough Propulsion
ISRO is preparing for one of its busiest launch phases in recent years with multiple missions lined up that combine
China Plays Catch-Up With US In Reusable Rocket Race But It’s Falcon 9 Rival Zhuque-3
The Zhuque-3, capable of carrying 18 tonnes to low-Earth orbit in reusable mode, forms the backbone of this ambition. The
Robotic Moon Dogs: China’s Latest Development In Moon Base Push – Here’s What It Is
Equipped with lidar systems, these robotic dogs can autonomously avoid obstacles, generate precise 3D cave maps and collect high-fidelity spatial
