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Army
Commanders Must Be Technocrats: Lt Gen Vipul Shinghal Flags AI Revolution, Calls For
Lt Gen Shinghal stressed that military leaders can no longer rely solely on traditional command skills. Instead, commanders must
China’s ‘Xiaokang Villages’ Near LAC, Bangladesh Uncertainty Raise Concerns Around Chicken’s Neck, Says
Lt Gen Ghai noted that the “uncertain trajectory” of India’s relationship with Bangladesh in recent times has added another
Exercise Lamitiye: First Tri-Services Edition To Boost Understanding, Magnify Jointness Between India, Seychelles
The word “Lamitiye” means “friendship” in the Creole language, reflecting the spirit of cooperation between India and Seychelles. The exercise
Indian Army Steps Up Drone Push: Battle Axe Division Brings Industry, Academia Together
The discussions focused on operational requirements for modern battlefields, counter-drone and multi-domain warfare capabilities. Participants also explored how regional talent,
General Dwivedi Opens UN Office, Visits NFS Training Facility At Mhow
The facility will train officers and personnel from all three defence services in high-level multi-domain operations and network-centric warfare. The
Indian Army Counters Multiple Pakistani Drone Intrusion Attempts Along LoC In J&K
The drone activity comes against the backdrop of major geopolitical upheaval. West Asia has witnessed a sharp escalation following US
Navy
Indian Navy Deploys Ships, Aircraft in Search for Survivors of Sunken Iranian Frigate IRIS Dena
The Indian Navy on Thursday, March 5, said it had launched Search and Rescue operations within hours of
INS Tarangini Docks At Sri Lanka’s Trincomalee As Part Of Navy’s Endeavour To Build ‘Bridges
The ship is part of the First Training Squadron based at Kochi and her primary role is to
India’s Maritime Legacy Meets Modern Naval Leadership as IFR, MILAN and IONS Conclude Successfully
India’s long maritime journey—from ancient ports like Poompuhar and Arikamedu to today’s modern naval engagements—was on display as the International
‘Dolphin Hunter’ INS Anjadip Joins The Fleet: Navy Boosts Coastal Power Amid Rising Maritime Tensions
Named after Anjadip Island off the Karwar coast, the ship carries historical resonance. The island witnessed decisive naval action during
Indian Navy Wet-Leases Two AgustaWestland Choppers From Domestic Operator
The Indian Navy would take a final call if it would require more of these civilian helicopter fleet for logistics
Indian Navy Seeks Next-Generation Aerial Targets From Indian Vendors To Boost Air Defence Training
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has already carried out a series of successful developmental and user trials of
Airforce
IAF Chief Undertakes Solo Sortie In Upgraded MiG-29 UPG Multi-Role Aircraft From Frontline Air Base
In a significant demonstration of operational oversight and frontline preparedness, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP
India Loses Two Officers In Sukhoi Jet Crash In Assam
"An IAF Su-30 MKI is reported overdue. The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat, Assam, and was last
Proposal For 5 S-400s Cleared As IAF Eyes More Air Defence Systems From Russia Amid
The S-400 reportedly played a critical role during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. According to officials familiar with operations, the
Frontline Fighters To Advanced Air Defence Systems: IAF’s VayuShakti-26 Showcases Combat Power Over Pokhran
More than 130 aircraft participated in the day-and-night exercise, including Rafale, Su-30 MKI, Mirage-2000, MiG-29, Jaguar and Hawk fighters, alongside
President In The Cockpit: Murmu Makes History With ‘Prachand’ Sortie Near India-Pakistan Border
In April 2023, she flew a 30-minute sortie in a Sukhoi-30 MKI over Assam’s Tezpur valley and the Brahmaputra. In
India MoD Asks Foreign, Indian Companies To Submit Proposals For VIP Aircraft
The IAF's Air Headquarters Communication Squadron currently operated four Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft that were inducted into the service in
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
Jaishankar, Indonesian Counterpart Exchange Perspectives On West Asia Conflict, Agree To Stay Coordinated
The conversation with Indonesia comes as Jaishankar held multiple phone calls this week with foreign ministers from Iran, Russia,
India Says Reports of Iran Allowing Indian Cargo Ships Through Hormuz ‘Premature’
India on Thursday (March 12, 2026) dismissed Indian and international media reports that claimed Iran had allowed Indian cargo
India, US Discuss Indo-Pacific Security, Ways to Grow Defence Partnership
India and the US military leaders on Thursday (March 12, 2026) met and discussed key Indo-Pacific security issues, apart from
PM Modi Speaks To Pezeshkian As India Pushes Diplomacy; MEA Informs Jaishankar Had
Parallel to the Prime Minister’s outreach, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has held three rounds of conversations with Iranian Foreign Minister
Russia Backs India’s Oil Purchases, Says No Permission Needed; Jaishankar-Lavrov Discuss West Asia
The talks came as India increased imports of Russian crude following a 30-day waiver granted by the United States, allowing
Medicines To Meals: India Sends 30 Tonnes Relief To Cyclone-Hit Madagascar, Reinforces Role
The humanitarian consignment contains essential supplies designed to address urgent health and survival needs in disaster-hit areas. Among the items
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
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
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
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
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 as the
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
Defence Industry
Specialist Geo-Spatial, Data Analysis, and Drone Forces: India MoD Releases Defence Forces Vision Document for
India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Thursday (March 12, 2026) released a key Defence Forces Vision 2047 document
Defence Forces Vision 2047 Unveiled: Rajnath Singh Lays Out Blueprint For Tech-Driven, Future-Ready Indian Military
According to the Defence Ministry, the roadmap aims to create a future-ready force capable of operating across multiple
Indian Defence Ministry Releases Security Manual 2026 for Stricter Implementation
India’s Defence Ministry, on March 9, 2026, released a new Manual of Security Instructions 2026 outlining guidelines for managing emerging
From Battlefields to Warships: Women Redefine Power in India’s Armed Forces
The Indian armed forces are today becoming a major career option for women, with roles from operational duties to leadership
Everyone Wants More Weapons: Australian Defence Official Highlights Challenge Facing Militaries At Raisina Dialogue
In recent years, defence cooperation between India and Australia has expanded significantly through naval exercises such as AUSINDEX, operational coordination
India Sets Rs 29,000 Crore Target For Defence Exports By 2030, Rajnath Warns West Asia
The Defence Minister also advocated self-reliance as the only way to stay relevant and ready in the present era of
Cyber
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
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 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
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
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
