Whats Happening
‘Guardian of Hormuz’: US and Iran pound each other’s targets for sixth straight night as Gulf burns and
Washington and Tehran are locked in their most intense exchange of fire since the war began in February with
In New Delhi Bimstec security chiefs meeting, Bangladesh bats for Saarc revival
India withdrew from the 2016 summit of Saarc that was to happen in Pakistan following the Uri attack on
FBI arrests Punjab gangster Nitish Kaushal in Vermont
The arrest is the latest in a widening US crackdown that has already charged 37 people and seized nearly
Pakistan pays full arbitration bill as India boycotts Indus Waters Treaty proceedings
Pakistan has spent more than $600,000 covering both its own and India’s share of arbitration costs under the Indus Waters Treaty, after India boycotted the proceedings and placed the treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack.
Army
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
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
Indian Army eliminates LeT terrorist in Shopian anti-terror operation
Security forces have killed LeT terrorist Zakir Ganai in a joint operation in Shopian and recovered arms and ammunition.
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 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
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,
Navy’s Sixth Stealth Frigate Mahendragiri Ready for Commissioning Under P17A Project
The Indian Navy will commission the sixth Project 17A-class stealth frigate, INS Mahendragiri, in Visakhapatnam on July 11. Designed by
RIMPAC 2026: Indian Navy’s P-81 Poseidon Lands in Hawaii, Reinforcing Indo-Pacific Ties
The Indian Navy’s P-81 has touched down at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), marking India’s entry into RIMPAC 2026, one
Airforce
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,
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
India’s Netra AEW&C system gets final operational clearance, nine years after initial induction
India’s Netra AEW&C system receives its final operational clearance nine years after initial induction, with the DRDO-developed platform having already
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
‘Guardian of Hormuz’: US and Iran pound each other’s targets for sixth straight
Washington and Tehran are locked in their most intense exchange of fire since the war began in February with
Trump accuses China of hacking 220 million US voter records, revives 2020 election
Donald Trump has accused China of stealing the voter data of 220 million Americans in 2020, reviving longstanding –
Trump vows sustained strikes on Iran as conflict widens and diplomacy stalls
Donald Trump has warned that US military strikes on Iran will continue and could expand to critical infrastructure unless Tehran
Trump tells Netanyahu to withdraw Israeli troops from Syria and Lebanon
Donald Trump has reportedly urged Benjamin Netanyahu to begin withdrawing Israeli troops from Syria and expand redeployments from Lebanon as
Who is Anil Menon? Meet the Indian-origin Nasa astronaut on the Soyuz MS-29
Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Anil Menon has begun his first space mission after launching aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft to
Explained: Why Nepal is witnessing fresh protests against Balen Shah
Nepal is witnessing fresh protests as public anger grows over the functioning of Kathmandu's municipal police
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
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
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
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.
Nibe demonstrates Garudastra 120mm vehicle-mounted mortar system at Mhow
Nibe Limited demonstrated the Garudastra 120mm vehicle-mounted mortar system at the Infantry School in Mhow, showcasing rapid shoot-and-scoot operations, precision-guided
Rajnath Singh inaugurates major defence metallurgy project in Nagpur
The defence minister has launched a major aluminium extrusion facility in Nagpur aimed at strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing and reducing
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
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