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Army
Delhi Assault Row: 2 Accused Arrested, Offending Vehicle Seized Over Attack On Serving
In a shocking incident in the national capital, two men have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 53-year-old Army
Serving Brigadier, Son Attacked in Delhi, Triggers Social Media Outrage
A serving Indian Army Brigadier and his son were allegedly beaten up by a group of goons in Delhi’s
Forces Launch Anti-Terror Operations in J&K, Army Officer Says Befitting Response to Adversary
India’s security forces on Monday (April 13, 2026) launched anti-terror operations in the border areas of Rajbagh and Ramkote in
First Batch Of Made In Lucknow BrahMos Missile Delivered To Indian Army: Rajnath
The defence minister underscored Lucknow’s emergence as a key hub in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor, noting that the city
Army Chief Attends Tribute to Colonel Sonam Wangchuk at General Zorawar Singh Event
The tribute was part of an event organised around the legacy of General Zorawar Singh, hosted by the Colonel of
Master Of Mountain Warfare: Army Honours Gen Zorawar Singh’s Enduring Legacy At Delhi
Born in 1786 in Kehlur (present-day Himachal Pradesh), General Zorawar Singh rose to prominence through his campaigns in Ladakh, Baltistan
Navy
Shifted From Competition To Conflict Continuum: Navy Chief Flags Maritime Threats At Commanders’ Conference 2026
Amid rising global tensions, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi delivered a strong message on evolving
Commanders’ Conference 2026: India’s Energy Security Amid West Asia Conflict To Be Among Agenda At
The conference will feature addresses by the Chief of Defence Staff and the Home Secretary, along with in-depth
India Expands Naval Outreach: IOS SAGAR Reaches Maldives With 16-Nation Crew, Boosting Maritime Cooperation In
The IOS SAGAR deployment underscores India’s intent to position itself as a reliable maritime security partner in the Indian Ocean.
INS Trikand In Tanzania: Critical Stores To Be Handed Over Along With Participation In Joint
The frigate’s visit is not just symbolic, but includes a wide spectrum of operational and diplomatic engagements like joint training
India Commissions Third Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine INS Aridaman, Stealth Frigate INS Taragiri
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on April 3 commissioned INS Aridaman, India’s third Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, strengthening the country’s
One Year of MAHASAGAR: Indian Navy Anchors India’s Expanding Maritime Vision
Twelve months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled India’s MAHASAGAR vision from Mauritius, the Indian Navy has become the primary
Airforce
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
‘Predator’ Drones For Indian Air Force: MQ-9B Deal Gains Momentum During IAF Chief’s High-Level US
The MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones, part of a nearly $4 billion deal signed in October 2024 for 31
IAF Chief AP Singh’s US Visit Boosts India-US Defence Ties As His Counterpart Welcomes MQ-9B
They also discussed future training opportunities and our shared commitment to a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Wilsbach also welcomed
IAF Chief visits Peterson Space Force Base, Strengthens India–US strategic defence ties
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, visited the Peterson Space Force Base on Thursday (April 09,
Indian Air Force Seeks NOTAM near North East’s Chicken Neck, Military Exercise Planned
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will hold a major military exercise close to the strategically important Siliguri corridor, which is
The Strike Is Only Half the Battle: What the Swadeshi FF Bot’s Debut at Vayu
Air force exercises serve a purpose beyond demonstration. They signal doctrine—what a force prioritises, what problems it has thought through,
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
From Europe Outreach To US Engagement: How India Is Stepping Up Global Diplomacy
From Foreign Secretary’s US, France and Germany visit to recent engagements with Finland, Sweden, among others, India has significantly
US Forces Iranian Ship to Turn Back, Tehran Threatens to Expand Conflict to
The US-enforced blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, announced since the Islamabad peace talks failed, resulted in an Iranian-flagged
Vance Says Tehran Can’t Have Nukes as US-Iran
US Vice President J. D. Vance on Tuesday (April 14, 2026) said President Donald Trump was clear that Iran should
Pak Army Chief in Iran to Thrash Out Peace, Said to Visit US
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir, on Wednesday (April 15, 2026), landed in Tehran to meet with the Iranian leadership and
US-Iran tensions rise as Washington sends 10,000+ troops to West Asia
Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Tuesday (April 14, 2026) that it
US’ Dual Peace Push: Fresh Iran Talks Likely As War ‘Close To Over’,
Just days after a failed round of talks in Islamabad, a fresh round of negotiations between the United States and
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
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
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
India To Upgrade MiG-29K Fleet For Aircraft Carrier Operations
In connection with the indigenisation effort, the Idnian Navy has now invited Indian vendors under a Request for Information (RFI)
Explained: How the Tunguska Plugs a Critical Gap in India’s Air Defence
India’s Ministry of Defence signed a Rs 445 crore contract with Russia’s Rosoboronexport on March 27 for additional Tunguska short-range
IAF Eyes Indigenous Hydrogen Airship In A Push For 10-Day Surveillance Platform To Carry Payloads
Unlike conventional aircraft or drones, this airship now being sought by the Indian Air Force will be designed for extended
India’s Defence Exports Hit Record Rs 38,424 Crore in FY2025-26, Surging 63%
India’s defence exports have reached an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore in Financial Year 2025-2026, registering a sharp rise
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
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
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
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
