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Army
‘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,
Indian Army’s Ashish Malik Wins Gold in Italy, Historic Boost for Indian Equestrian
In a landmark moment for Indian equestrian sport, Lt Col Ashish Malik has clinched individual gold at an international
Mistrust in the Mountains: How Nepal’s Balancing Act Is Generating Instability Across South
Trust between India and China at the governmental level has been severely tested since the Galwan clash of 2020, the
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
India-Japan Deepen Defence Ties: 8th Army Talks Focus On Both Sides Commitment To
India, Japan’s latest talks reaffirmed their shared vision for stability in the Indo-Pacific, where both countries have consistently advocated for
Gen Upendra Dwivedi Becomes 3rd Indian Army Chief To Be Inducted Into US
Gen Upendra Dwivedi has become the third Indian Army Chief to receive this honour after General V K Singh and
Navy
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
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
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 &
INS Sunayna departs Phuket, strengthens India–Thailand maritime cooperation under IOS SAGAR
The Indian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel (NOPV) INS Sunayna, deployed as the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR—Security and Growth for
Indian Navy Veteran Still In Qatari Prison After Death Sentence Commuted
The MEA reacted to Tiwary's incarceration in Qatar after his sister, Meetu Bhargava, in a social media post, said the
INS Sudarshini docks at Casablanca, strengthens India–Morocco naval ties
As part of India’s maritime outreach, the Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini docked at Casablanca on Wednesday (April
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
Pakistan Inducts First Hangor-Class submarine in China, Conducts Fateh-II Missile Launch
Pakistan, on Thursday (April 30, 2026), commissioned the first China-built Hangor-class submarine into its navy, upgrading its maritime capabilities.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to Attend BRICS Meet in India, Hold Talks with
Story: Russia, on Wednesday (April 28, 2026), announced that its Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit India and attend
Trump Promises to End Russia’s Ukraine War, as Putin Warns US of “Damaging
American President Donald Trump on Wednesday (April 28, 2026) assured Russian President Vladimir Putin of helping to end the war
Iran Says Warn Not Over Yet with Fresh Proposal for Cessation of Hostilities
Iran is said to have made a fresh proposal on cargo traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to regional intermediaries,
In a First in 2 Decades, Russia’s Victory Day Parade Without Military Equipment
For the first time in two decades, Russia will hold its Victory Day Parade on May 9, 2026, without displaying
West Asia Conflict Shifting From Battleground To Cyber Front? Iran-Linked Hackers Leak Data
“This is just a drop in the ocean of our surveillance capabilities,” the group wrote, claiming it possesses the identities
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
