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China tracks New Zealand warships during Taiwan Strait transit as Indo-Pacific naval activity grows
China says the PLA tracked a New Zealand frigate and replenishment ship during their September 18 passage through the
Largest Ukrainian drone assault on Moscow region leaves two dead, hits oil refinery; Kyiv hails ‘Moscow Burning Day’
The Moscow region faced its largest reported Ukrainian drone assault, killing two people, while drones struck residential areas and
US military deaths in Iran war higher than Pentagon’s count, report alleges; Hegseth denies cover-up
US officials allege that at least 22 American troops have died during the Iran war, four more than the
Veer Guardian 2026: IAF chief calls Japan ‘friend in need’ as Japanese fighters make India debut
Japanese F-2A fighters have operated from India for the first time as Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 advances operational cooperation between the Indian and Japanese air forces.
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Army
Yudh Abhyas 2026: Watch Indian Army canines in action with Indian, US troops
Four trained Indian Army canines including indigenous Rampur Hounds, join Yudh Abhyas 2026.
India, South Africa conclude new Army-level defence dialogue with inaugural staff talks
India and South Africa held their first-ever Army-to-Army staff talks in New Delhi, focusing on military training, joint capacity
General Dhiraj Seth concludes Russia visit after key talks on military cooperation and
General Dhiraj Seth concluded his three-day Russia visit after high-level talks and engagements focused on military cooperation, artillery training, capability
Major Navya Shekhawat becomes first woman Army officer to serve as president’s ADC
Army Service Corps major is second woman overall in presidential ADC role after Navy’s lieutenant commander Yashasvi Solanki.
Gen Dhiraj Seth holds key defence talks in Moscow, pushes India-Russia military cooperation
General Dhiraj Seth met Russian deputy defence minister, General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, in Moscow to discuss joint capability development, professional military
Two Pakistani JeM terrorists killed in Udhampur operation, searches continue
Jammu & Kashmir Police identifies slain terrorists as Saddam and Mustafa; assault rifles, pistol and grenades recovered
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
India, Sri Lanka navies begin Slinex-26 in Visakhapatnam. What is the bilateral naval exercise?
India and Sri Lanka have begun their 13th bilateral naval exercise, Slinex-26, in Visakhapatnam, with the two navies
INS Trishul reaches Egypt, pays tribute to Indian war heroes and conducts naval drill
The Indian Navy's guided missile frigate INS Trishul made a three-day port call at Alexandria, Egypt, where it
India and Pakistan warships collide in Arabian Sea as Indian destroyer’s restraint averts a bigger
An Indian Navy destroyer and a Pakistani corvette collided in the Arabian Sea, prompting a formal Indian protest even as
Indian and Pakistani naval vessels collide in Arabian Sea, New Delhi summons Islamabad’s envoy
The MEA, in a statement, said that it lodged a “strong protest” over the “unacceptable and unprofessional conduct of Pakistani
INS Karmuk, LCU 51 call at Yangon as India, Myanmar widen maritime engagement
The Indian Navy port call comes amid regular naval exchanges with Myanmar and alongside the latest bilateral Army exercise in
INS Mysore concludes fourth Samudra Laksamana exercise with Royal Malaysian Navy
Four-day drill at Lumut combined harbour exchanges with a sea phase involving KD Lekir and KD Gagah Samudera, as India
Airforce
Veer Guardian 2026: IAF chief calls Japan ‘friend in need’ as Japanese fighters make India
Japanese F-2A fighters have operated from India for the first time as Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 advances operational
IAF’s Suryakiran team draws over one lakh spectators at maiden Meerut airshow
The Indian Air Force’s nine-aircraft Suryakiran team drew more than 100,000 spectators during its maiden two-day aerobatic display
Exercise Veer Guardian: In Jodhpur, India and Japan air chiefs take New Delhi-Tokyo partnership to
India’s Tejas takes centre stage in Jodhpur as the air chiefs of India and Japan fly the fighter during Exercise
Who was Flight Lieutenant Alfred Tyrone Cooke, the Vir Chakra pilot who fought PAF Sabres
Vir Chakra awardee Flight Lieutenant Alfred Tyrone Cooke became part of Indian Air Force history after taking on Pakistan Air
Tejas, HTT-40 and Dhruv NG showcase India’s aerospace rise, Rajnath Singh calls for self-reliance
HAL’s handover of Tejas twin-seater trainers, HTT-40 basic trainers and Dhruv NG helicopters marks a significant step in India’s indigenous
IAF Dronathon 2026: Over 20 defence firms test next-gen drones at Pokhran
India’s first-ever IAF Dronathon 2026 enters Day 2 at Pokhran, testing drones, swarm systems, electronic warfare and counter-drone technologies under
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
44-page Russia-Iran document reveals plans for SWIFT alternatives, nuclear power, oil and aviation
A 44-page Russian document outlines Moscow and Tehran’s plans for deeper cooperation in finance, nuclear energy, oil, aviation and
Imran Khan’s sister Aleema detained for 30 days as Pakistan braces for PTI’s
Pakistani authorities detained Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, for 30 days as the PTI prepared for a September 27
China tracks New Zealand warships during Taiwan Strait transit as Indo-Pacific naval activity
China says the PLA tracked a New Zealand frigate and replenishment ship during their September 18 passage through the strategically
Largest Ukrainian drone assault on Moscow region leaves two dead, hits oil refinery;
The Moscow region faced its largest reported Ukrainian drone assault, killing two people, while drones struck residential areas and the
US military deaths in Iran war higher than Pentagon’s count, report alleges; Hegseth
US officials allege that at least 22 American troops have died during the Iran war, four more than the Pentagon
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into eastern sea as tensions rise over
North Korea has fired a suspected ballistic missile into its eastern sea, days after rejecting international pressure over its nuclear
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
Two Chinese survivors reach Paradip after MV Ocean Winner sinking, search continues
Two Chinese survivors of sunken cargo vessel MV Ocean Winner were brought safely to Paradip, while the search
Rajnath Singh announces gender-neutral entry and faster ex gratia rules for Coast Guard
The defence minister, Rajnath Singh, has announced gender-neutral officer induction and faster ex gratia payouts for the Indian
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 India's maritime
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 in defence
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
Paramilitary
CISF head constable dies after rifle discharges while cleaning in Dantewada
The service rifle reportedly discharged while the CISF personnel was cleaning it at a camp in Bacheli, police
CRPF set to replace Army at 21 ‘hypersensitive’ posts in Jammu’s Kathua-Udhampur belt, CoBRA units
The CRPF is preparing to take over counterinsurgency duties from the Indian Army at 21 hypersensitive locations in
NSG launches first ‘Mahila Commando’ course for women police, CAPF personnel
Women serving in state police forces and CAPFs will undergo 12 weeks of training at Manesar in weapons, marksmanship, tactical
In Manipur, 46 members of militant group surrender with arms as state intensifies peace push
Forty-six cadres of the KCP Taibanganba faction have laid down arms in Imphal, adding momentum to a surrender and rehabilitation
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 in West
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, marshy, and
Defence r&d
DRDO showcases Astra MkI, Akash-NG and surveillance systems at AAD 2026 in South Africa
India Pavilion in Tshwane features indigenous technologies across airborne surveillance, air defence, maritime reconnaissance and underwater detection
DRDO to build new missile testing range at Junput in Bengal to ease pressure on
DRDO is set to build a new missile and weapons testing range at Junput in West Bengal’s Purba
DRDO’s GaN breakthrough strengthens India’s push for self-reliant radar and electronic-warfare technology
DRDO’s indigenous gallium nitride semiconductor programme marks an important step towards reducing India’s dependence on foreign suppliers for critical high-frequency
DRDO pre-qualifies private firms for participating in future strategic-weapons projects. Why was it necessary?
DRDO is pre-qualifying private companies for future strategic-weapons projects as India seeks faster development, larger production capacity and resilient missile
Parliamentary panel urges DRDO to set clear targets and boost defence R&D
The committee has urged stronger monitoring of defence projects, greater investment in research and development and measures to reduce India's
India extends Notam range to 3,760km for Odisha coast missile test
The test window remains scheduled for August 6-7
Defence Industry
HAL boss says company working to resolve Tejas-Mk1A issues, begins deliveries to IAF
No firm timeline as software, radar and missile-integration work remains before first handover
Cochin Shipyard lays keel for first of six next-generation missile vessels for Indian Navy
Cochin Shipyard has laid the keel of the first of six next-generation missile vessels for the Indian Navy,
HAL eyes first Tejas-Mk1A deliveries to IAF by year-end as integration work nears completion
Twenty-seven airframes built and 10 GE engines received as HAL works through final radar and weapons integration tests
Lockheed Martin lifts the veil on secretive AIM-260 missile as Pentagon fast-tracks production to counter
Lockheed Martin has revealed details of its secretive AIM-260 missile and struck a new production deal with the Pentagon to
HAL to hand over Tejas trainers, HTT-40s and Dhruv NG helicopters in Bengaluru
Two Tejas trainers set to complete original 40-aircraft Mk1 order; first HTT-40 batch and four civil Dhruv NGs also due
Bharat Forge, Pratt & Whitney Canada join hands to power India’s indigenous HALE drone
Bharat Forge and Pratt & Whitney Canada will jointly evaluate integrating turboprop engines into DRDO’s indigenous HALE drone, a step
Cyber
AI cartelization? OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, SpaceXAI sued over alleged pact to slow development
A US class-action lawsuit accuses Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google of coordinating an AI slowdown that allegedly harms
Anthropic enters biology wet lab as it races to expand into drug discovery, report says
Anthropic has established a physical biology laboratory in the San Francisco Bay Area as it expands Claude’s role
OpenAI, Microsoft knew AI could hurt news publishers in major way, unsealed US court filings
Newly unsealed US court filings reveal internal concerns at Microsoft and OpenAI over the impact of AI training on news
Chinese security agencies expose OpenAI-linked rogue AI agents turn German website into coordination hub
A German website hijacked by autonomous OpenAI-linked agents has highlighted a growing global challenge, which is keeping increasingly capable AI
OpenAI’s Sam Altman admits AI fears are justified, but wants the world to trust firms
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says the world is right to fear AI’s risks but insists the public should trust developers, not
Microsoft drafts ‘humanist’ rulebook to stop its AI from ever slipping out of human hands
Microsoft has unveiled a draft “Humanist AI” code of conduct designed to keep its future models permanently obedient to human
Space
China’s Kinetica-1 places nine satellites in orbit as six launches in six days signal rising
China’s Kinetica-1 carried nine satellites into orbit, completing six successful launches in six days as Beijing accelerates constellation
China conducts two space launches in four hours, advances internet constellation and radar remote-sensing capabilities
China carried out two space launches within just over two hours on Thursday, deploying another low-orbit internet-satellite group
US confirms on-orbit space weapons as Washington signals new phase in space warfare
The United States has acknowledged that it has deployed weapons in orbit for space-control missions, signalling a new phase in
India-France space ties get major boost as private firms strike new deals on surveillance, launches
India and France have deepened their space partnership with three new private-sector agreements spanning strategic satellite surveillance, launches and microsatellite
Isro tests CE20 engine at 220kN for LVM3-M7. What does it mean for India’s space
Isro’s higher-thrust CE20 test advances LVM3-M7 preparations, with heavier-payload performance still to be demonstrated in flight.
Isro privatization row: Media says employees seek ‘clarification’, agency calls reports ‘baseless’
Nine Isro employee associations have written to chairman V Narayanan seeking clarity on the space agency’s future role as rocket