Whats Happening
Jaishankar holds high-level talks with Rubio, Lavrov at Quad, Asean meetings in Manila
The external affairs minister, S Jaishankar, held bilateral talks with the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio and the
Jaishankar tells China’s Wang border peace is prerequisite for normal New Delhi-Beijing ties
The foreign minister told his Chinese counterpart in Manila that India-China border peace remains non-negotiable for normal ties, even
US launches 11th night of strikes as Houthi blockade threatens global oil supply
The United States carried out its 11th consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran as the conflict widened with Yemen’s
DRDO signs two contracts for AEW&C-Mk2 programme, brings in Adani Defence as production partner
DRDO has signed two contracts with AIESL and Adani Defence Systems and Technologies for the AEW&C-Mk2 programme, moving India’s long-pending A321-based airborne surveillance project into its execution phase.
Army
Army rescues 11 in flooded Rajouri, Assam Rifles and NDRF respond to Nagaland
The Army rescued 11 civilians from flash floods in Rajouri even as Assam Rifles and NDRF launched a search
Army chief reviews Spear Corps readiness in northeast, highlights ‘VIJAY’ vision for future-ready
General Dhiraj Seth, the chief of the Army staff, visited the Spear Corps to review operational preparedness and assess
In third such attack in 10 days, mob vandalizes Assam Rifles camp in
A mob attacked an Assam Rifles camp in Manipur’s Senapati district during an intelligence-led anti-militant operation, damaging military vehicles and
Theatre commands reform enters final stage, CDS to present plan to Rajnath Singh
The chief of defence staff, General NS Raja Subramani, is expected to present the long-pending military theatre commands proposal to
Army chief Dhiraj Seth reviews LoC security, asks officers to prepare for ‘Operation
General Dhiraj Seth completed a three-day visit to the Northern Command, reviewing operational preparedness and combat readiness along the LoC
Tata leads ₹1,600 crore Indian Army drone race as loitering-munition deal moves forward
Tata Advanced Systems Limited has emerged as the lowest bidder for the Indian Army’s procurement of 840 long-range loitering munitions
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
INS Malvan: Indian Navy’s latest anti-submarine warship commissioned
The Indian Navy strengthened its coastal warfare capability with the commissioning of INS Malvan, the second indigenous Mahe-class
Operation Southern Readiness begins in Kochi with 254 participants from 26 nations
Naval officers and trainers from 26 countries began four days of joint maritime training in Kochi on Monday.
Indian Navy to commission second Mahe-class warship Malvan on July 22
The Navy will commission Malvan, the second Mahe-class anti-submarine warship built by Cochin Shipyard, on July 22.
INS Mahendragiri: Indian Navy commissions is most advanced stealth frigate
It is equipped with an advanced suite of indigenous and state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, including surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missile systems,
Drishti-10 UAV crashes off Porbandar during Navy training sortie, no injuries reported
An Indian Navy’s Israeli-origin Drishti-10 UAV crashed into the sea off Porbandar airfield in Gujarat while conducting a training sortie.
Miniratna HSL’s transformation wins praise from Navy deputy chief VAdm Tarun Sobti
The Navy’s deputy chief has told Hindustan Shipyard Limited it wants a full life-cycle strategic partnership, not just ship construction,
Airforce
Exercise Pitch Black 2026: IAF Rafale jets join Australia-led air-combat drills for first time
The deployment tests the IAF's ability to project air power over long distances, combining Rafale combat jets with
IAF conducts night rescue mission to airlift critically injured patient from Campbell Bay
In a post on X, the Andaman and Nicobar Command said that it responded to an urgent request
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes charge as CISC, HQ IDS amid triservice reshuffle
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took charge as chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee, succeeding Air
IAF’s WASP participants propose NABH to advance India’s multi-domain warfare capability
A team of Indian Air Force officers has proposed setting up a National Aerospace Battle Innovation Hub under Air Headquarters
In a first, government names six military personnel killed during Operation Sindoor
Among the six, Rifleman Sunil Kumar was posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra, India’s third-highest wartime gallantry award, while Sergeant Surendra
Operation Amistad: India rushes Army medical contingent to quake-hit Venezuela
The team is carrying approximately six tonnes of medical stores and humanitarian relief supplies provided by the Ministry of External
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 threatens force to protect Red Sea shipping after Houthi warning against Saudi
Pakistan has warned it may use lawful force to protect its maritime interests in the Red Sea after Yemen’s
US pushes 30-year Saudi nuclear pact without key safeguards, raising nuclear weapons concerns
The Trump administration is set to send a 30-year civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to Congress.
US launches 11th night of strikes as Houthi blockade threatens global oil supply
The United States carried out its 11th consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran as the conflict widened with Yemen’s Houthi
China, Thailand pledge deeper AI and defence ties as Bangkok balances Beijing and
The Thai PM’s five-day China trip produced a new security dialogue, fresh AI and supply-chain pledges, and a push to
US-Iran war escalates as Saudi Arabia faces new threat from Houthis
Iran struck another tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, hours after the US completed its 10th straight night
Putin, North Korean foreign minister meet in Moscow as strategic partnership deepens
Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s foreign minister Choe Son-hui held talks in Moscow as Russia and North Korea continued 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
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
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
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
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
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
Moscow shows interest in buying BrahMos; Vietnam likely to seal the deal soon
Russia has shown interest in acquiring India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, while Vietnam is close to finalising a purchase deal,
India tests LRLACM for second time, clears path to induction for Navy and Air Force
DRDO’s second successful test of the LRLACM clears the way for a ₹14,000 crore procurement order from the armed forces
India enters new defence era with DRDO’s missile shield success
India showcased its next-generation defence capabilities after DRDO successfully conducted three consecutive flight-tests, intercontinental ballistic missile-level threats.
DRDO, IAF successfully test-fire Rudram II missile from Sukhoi-30MKI off Odisha coast
DRDO and the Indian Air Force successfully test-fired the indigenous Rudram II next-generation air-to-surface missile from a Sukhoi-30MKI off the
Defence Industry
DRDO signs two contracts for AEW&C-Mk2 programme, brings in Adani Defence as production partner
DRDO has signed two contracts with AIESL and Adani Defence Systems and Technologies for the AEW&C-Mk2 programme, moving
Armenia set to become next buyer of India’s Astra BVR missile
Armenia is in advanced negotiations with India to procure the indigenous Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile for integration with
India floats stratospheric airship push, opens door to private players
India has thrown open its stratospheric airship programme to private manufacturers as the Defence Acquisition Council clears fresh high-altitude surveillance
Private Indian firms to now participate in missile production
India and Indonesia signed a landmark defence agreement on Wednesday, for the export of Astra-Mk1 missiles and BrahMos systems during
Indian Army issues RFP for 450 Carl Gustaf Mark-IV rocket launchers with 15-year support clause
The Indian Army has issued an RFP to procure 450 Carl Gustaf Mark-IV rocket launchers, with enhanced reliability, all-weather capability,
DAC set to clear ₹1 lakh crore defence acquisitions today: air defence, drones, artillery, and
First Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting under new service chiefs could unlock ₹1 lakh crore in arms deals.
Cyber
When Machine Turned Rogue: OpenAI admits its models hacked a competitor on their own
OpenAI has admitted that two of its AI models autonomously escaped a security test and hacked into rival
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, raising concerns
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
Space
Skyroot Aerospace’s Mission Aagaman: India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for historic maiden launch
Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 is set to make its maiden flight from Sriharikota on July 18, marking India’s first
Soyuz MS-29 restores crewed launches from repaired Baikonur pad, delivers crew to ISS
The Soyuz MS-29 mission restored crewed launches from Baikonur's repaired Site 31 while reaffirming US-Russia cooperation on the
Why Reliance Jio’s Entry into LEO satellite race comes at a crucial time for India
Jio is planning a massive low-Earth orbit satellite network that could provide broadband and direct-to-device connectivity, positioning India as a
In Blow to Bezos, Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test
In a major blow to billionaire Jeff Bezos as he competes with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, an uncrewed Blue Origin New
Chandrayaan-2 Data Hints at Presence of Ice Beneath Moon’s South Pole Surface
Years after Chandrayaan-2 reached the Moon, the mission continues to unlock new secrets, with scientists now uncovering fresh evidence of
China launches Shenzhou-23 crewed mission, targets faster docking and year-long stay in space
China’s space programme took another step forward with the launch of the Shenzhou-23 mission, sending three astronauts into orbit on