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Army
Military Tribunal Puts Retirement of Colonel Purohit, Acquitted in Malegaon Blast Case, in
The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) in New Delhi has put on hold the scheduled retirement of Colonel Shrikant Purohit,
India Major Partner In Indo-Pacific: French CDS Says Joint Actions Contribute To Stability
Over the years, the defence partnership between India and France has only grown, with deals like that for the
‘Battlefield Thunder’ At Pokaran: Indian Army Showcases Next-Gen Firepower Push In High-Intensity Exercise
The exercise was spearheaded by the Konark Corps, with artillery units, often referred to as the Army’s “Gunners”, demonstrating seamless
Pakistani Terrorist Eliminated In Army, J&K Police Joint Op After JCO Dies During
Security forces recovered warlike stores from the site of the encounter, including An AK rifle, oistols, a large quantity of
Roads, Colonies To Office Buildings: Army Renames 246 Facilities To Honour War Heroes,
The Indian Army traces its lineage back several centuries, including the period when it operated as the British Indian 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 understand
Navy
Threat Activity Expands Eastward: IFC-IOR On Iran War As India Ramps Up Naval Presence Around
India has significantly ramped up its naval deployment to safeguard critical sea lanes and ensure safe passage for
Indian Navy Steps Up Global Outreach With 2nd Edition Of IOS SAGAR 2026 Initiative, Seychelles
In a major push to strengthen its maritime footprint, the Indian Navy has launched the second edition of
Sovershenny And Rezky Corvettes: Russian Warships Dock In Visakhapatnam On Unofficial Visit
Additionally, the port call also provided operational familiarity, enhancing coordination and mutual understanding between the two navies. Such visits are
Sea Dragon 2026 War Games Amid Iran War: India Deploys P-8I For US-Led Anti-Submarine Exercise
During classroom training sessions, pilots and aircrew from all countries build plans and discuss tactics incorporating the capabilities and equipment
Three Naval Warships In Gulf To Escort India-Bound Cargo Vessels
At least three Indian warships are currently deployed in the Gulf region to provide security and escort India-bound cargo vessels
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 receiving information
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
More Russian Crude For India: In A Strategic U-Turn, 7 China-Bound Oil Tankers
The shift in China-bound tanker routes follows a temporary waiver granted by the United States, allowing India to purchase
Threat Activity Expands Eastward: IFC-IOR On Iran War As India Ramps Up Naval
India has significantly ramped up its naval deployment to safeguard critical sea lanes and ensure safe passage for its
A Brief Eid Pause For Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict Deadly Kabul Strikes; Islamabad Responds To
Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq on February 26, targeting what it calls terrorist sanctuaries along the 2,600-km border. According to Pakistani
Israel Hits South Pars Gas Field, Trump Says He Didn’t Know, Iran Retaliates
Israel on Wednesday (March 18, 2026) struck Iran’s South Pars gasfield, inviting an immediate retaliatory attack from Tehran on West
PM Modi Condemns Attacks On The UAE In Call With President As Iran
The diplomatic outreach comes as Iran steps up missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, targeting countries hosting US military
India Faces Hurdles in BRICS Consensus on West Asia Conflict as Members Involved
India’s efforts as the BRICS chair to create a consensus on the West Asian military conflict among the member nations
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
India to Join Global Sixth-Generation Fighter Project: CDS General Chauhan
India is likely to join one of the two global sixth-generation fighter jet projects, while no decision has
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 domains -
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
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
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
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 Launch Vehicle
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
