India-France Elevate Ties To Special Global Strategic Partnership; H125 Helicopter Line Among Modi-Macron Meet’s Top Outcomes
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Army
US Ambassador Sergio Gor Enjoys Auto Ride In Namma Bengaluru, After Visit To
Witnessing the journey from masala dosa to machine learning, blending tradition with cutting-edge innovation, Surya showed the US envoy
Indian Army Hosts UN Arms Control Fellowship In Jabalpur To Enhance Capacity To
The fellowship is being organised by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) through its Regional Centre for
Army Seeks ‘Drone Catchers’ As UAV Threat Surges: How This System Will Work
According to a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Ministry of Defence on Friday (February 13, 2026), the threat
First Dedicated Drone Runway To Come Up In Meerut; Inside Rs 406 Crore
Spanning over 900 acres, the project comes against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor, which underscored how rapidly warfare is evolving.
DAP 2026 to Focus on Boosting Indigenous Defence Manufacturing and Self-Reliance
The Ministry of Defence released the draft of the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026 on February 13, 2026, which is
Army Chief to Visit Australia, Hold Wide-Ranging Talks with Senior Australian Defence Forces
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi will embark on an official visit to Australia from February 16
Navy
Indian Navy Inaugurates ‘MILAN Village’ in Visakhapatnam
The Indian Navy on Saturday inaugurated the ‘MILAN Village’ at the Eastern Naval Command, marking the ceremonial opening
Force Multiplier: A Review of India’s Naval Outreach in the Indian Ocean Region
Over the first ten days of February 2026, India carried out a coordinated set of deployments and bilateral
Bridges, Ships and Solidarity: India’s Naval-Led HADR in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka received a fresh boost to its post-cyclone recovery efforts on 4 February when the Indian Naval Ship Gharial
Indian Navy Assumes First-Ever Command of Combined Task Force 154
The Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154 for the first time, marking a significant development
DAC Clears 114 Rafales, Additional P-8I Aircraft in Rs 3.60 Lakh Crore Defence Modernisation Boost
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the
Global Navies To Unite At India’s Eastern Seaboard During International Fleet Review, MILAN 2026 In
The IFR is a prestigious naval ceremony, in which warships, submarines and aircraft from friendly nations assemble at sea to
Airforce
IAF to Showcase Full Spectrum Air Power at Vayushakti-26 on February 27
A wide range of Indian Air Force platforms—from frontline fighters to heavy transport aircraft and attack helicopters—will take
DAC Clears 114 Rafales, Additional P-8I Aircraft in Rs 3.60 Lakh Crore Defence Modernisation Boost
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN)
IAF Deploys Su-30MKI, AWACS For High-End Air Exercise with Thailand To Boost Defence Cooperation, Regional
The Indian Air Force has fielded a powerful mix of platforms including Su-30MKI multirole fighters, Airborne Warning and Control System
India, France Explore SCALP, Meteor Missiles Deals To Boost Air Force, Navy Capability After Operation
Apart from the SCALP, the IAF would also place an order for the Meteror air-to-air missiles for the Rafale jets,
IAF’s Winter Lifeline Returns As AN-32 Kargil Courier Service Reconnects Ladakh; 82 Passengers Airlifted On
On the opening day of winter operations, 29 passengers were airlifted from Kargil to Srinagar, 53 passengers, including children and
Central Air Command Chief Deepens Defence Ties At Singapore Airshow 2026; Interacts With Sarang Helicopter
During the visit, Air Marshal Manikantan interacted with the Sarang Helicopter Display Team, representing India at the airshow. The team’s
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-France Elevate Ties To Special Global Strategic Partnership; H125 Helicopter Line Among Modi-Macron
The ‘Made in India’ H125 helicopter will help meet the Indian armed force’s requirement for a light multi-role helicopter
US Ambassador Sergio Gor Enjoys Auto Ride In Namma Bengaluru, After Visit To
Witnessing the journey from masala dosa to machine learning, blending tradition with cutting-edge innovation, Surya showed the US envoy
US-Iran Nuclear Deal Possible If Sanctions Lifted? Tehran Signals Major Opening, Says ‘Ball
US-Iran nuclear deal: One of the most contentious issues has been Washington’s past insistence that Iran cease all uranium enrichment,
Europeans Can No Longer Outsource Thinking About Nuclear Deterrence To US: Debate Over
Globally, the United States and Russia possess thousands of nuclear warheads each. In Europe, however, only France and the United
India Invited To Bangladesh PM-Elect Tarique Rahman’s Swearing-In: A Diplomatic Reset In Making?
Rahman’s oath-taking ceremony is scheduled to take place at the South Plaza of the National Parliament in Dhaka on Tuesday
Dynamic Foreign Policy To Reformed Multilateralism: Jaishankar Engages G4, G7 Counterparts At Munich
Jaishankar also observed what he termed a “strategic reawakening of Europe,” as European nations reassess their security architecture, economic resilience
Coast Guard
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
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
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
DOSTI-17: Coast Guard Drills Deepen India, Sri Lanka, Maldives Maritime Ties With Practical Training, Info
DOSTI-17: This year’s exercise places emphasis on practical joint training and information sharing, providing an opportunity for participating personnel to
Symbol Of Collective Resolve: Rajnath Singh Commissions Samudra Pratap, India’s First Indigenous PCV
Samudra Pratap combines endurance, speed and advanced systems to operate effectively across India’s vast maritime domain. It can achieve speeds
Paramilitary
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
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
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
Security Tightened Across Srinagar, Jammu Border After Terror Inputs; Army, BSF Step Up Vigil
Security has been stepped up across Srinagar and parts of Jammu after intelligence inputs warned of a possible targeted attack.
Over 5,000 Women To Join BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB in 2025–26 As Centre Pushes For
From the establishment of a first all-women CISF battalion last year to announcing plans to induct over 5,000 women in
Defence r&d
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
India’s Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile More Capable Than Supersonic BrahMos: DRDO Chief
The LR-AShM’s successful testing has positioned India among a select group of nations with hypersonic missile capabilities, such
Industry Joins IDS HQ’s Future Warfare Course Along With Military Officers
“The future warfare course will align operational priorities of the armed forces with the capabilities of the indigenous defence industry
DRDO Work On Defence Research Never Constrained By Budget Allocation: Top Scientist
The scientist mentioned that India made significant breakthroughs in the semiconductors, mastering the Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. The nation is
DRDO Seeks Indian Partners To Develop Indigenous Aeroengine To Power Future Combat Jets
The Indian company can partner with foreign aeroengine makers to assist them in the effort. Such foreign players include France’s
India’s CDS Released Military Quantum Framework For Armed Forces To Adopt Advanced Technologies
India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Thursday (January 22, 2026) launched the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework
Defence Industry
India-France Elevate Ties To Special Global Strategic Partnership; H125 Helicopter Line Among Modi-Macron Meet’s Top
The ‘Made in India’ H125 helicopter will help meet the Indian armed force’s requirement for a light multi-role
Domestic Industry Must Stay Ahead: Rajnath Singh Unveils BEL Missile Integration Hub, Mountain Fire Control
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended leading defence PSU Bharat Electronics (BEL) for making headway in cutting-edge technologies such
India, France to Advance HAMMER Missile JV, Reciprocal Officer Deployment at 6th Defence Dialogue
India and France are set to deepen their defence partnership with the expected signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
Army Seeks ‘Drone Catchers’ As UAV Threat Surges: How This System Will Work
According to a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Ministry of Defence on Friday (February 13, 2026), the threat
First Dedicated Drone Runway To Come Up In Meerut; Inside Rs 406 Crore BRO Project
Spanning over 900 acres, the project comes against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor, which underscored how rapidly warfare is evolving.
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
Cyber
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
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
‘No Azure For Apartheid’ Campaign Forces Microsoft To Begin Probe Against Israel’s Spying Of Palestinians
US tech giant Microsoft has initiated an “urgent” investigation into allegations that its Azure cloud technology is being used by
Space
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
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
PM Modi At 15th India–Japan Annual Summit: Defence, Tech & Space Partnership Discussed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo on August 29 for a two-day official visit, his eighth to Japan and
