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Army
Maru Sangram In Desert: How Indian Army’s High-Intensity Drill In Jaisalmer Is Powering
For the Indian Army, exercises like Maru Sangram are not just demonstrations, they are essential mechanisms for continuous learning
Ex Dweep Shakti 2026: India’s Only Tri-Service Command ANC Sharpens Its Warfighting Edge
Ex Dweep Shakti 2026 brought together the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard in a large-scale, synchronised
No Noise, No Trace, 72 Hours In The Shadows: Indian Army’s Kharga Corps’
Parallel to ground-based readiness, the Indian Army is sharpening its technological edge in aerial threat management. The Central Command’s ‘Exercise
Army Eyeing AI-Driven Simulators To Train T-90 Tank Gunners; Executes First-Ever GeM Capital
Parallel to training modernisation, the Indian Army has taken a landmark step in defence acquisition by executing its first-ever capital
Army Gets A Firepower Boost: First Batch Of 2000 Indigenous ‘Prahar’ LMGs Delivered
The 7.62×51 mm Prahar Light Machine Gun is a precise, rugged and dependable weapon system, featuring an open-bolt, gas-operated mechanism
From Tanks To Tech: Army Tests ‘Shaurya Squadrons’, Embedding Drone Warfare Into Tank
At the heart of this transformation are the Shaurya Squadrons, specialised drone units being integrated into armoured regiments, which form
Navy
Indian Navy Gets Delivery of Three Ships from State-Run GRSE
The Indian Navy on Monday (March 30, 2026) received delivery of three ships from the state-run Garden Reach
Ex Dweep Shakti 2026: India’s Only Tri-Service Command ANC Sharpens Its Warfighting Edge With Joint
Ex Dweep Shakti 2026 brought together the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard in a large-scale,
Navy Takes Maritime Lead, Hosts IONS Exercise In Kochi As India Assumes IONS Chairmanship After
The exercise saw participation from a wide spectrum of nations including Bangladesh, France, Indonesia, Kenya, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, Seychelles, Singapore,
From Africa To Europe: INS Trikand In Mozambique, INS Sudarshini In France Highlight Navy’s Diplomatic
Together, the two deployments illustrate a dual-track naval doctrine, with INS Trikand representing operational readiness, regional security cooperation, and humanitarian
IOS SAGAR 2026: 16-Nation Naval Crew Completes Harbour Training As Navy Deepens Cooperation In Indian
The IOS SAGAR (Indian Ocean Ship – Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative is an extension of
Operation Urja Suraksha: Navy Deploys Warships Near Hormuz To Escort India-Bound Tankers Amid West Asia
The mission is being executed through close coordination between the Indian Navy, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and the
Airforce
Ex Dweep Shakti 2026: India’s Only Tri-Service Command ANC Sharpens Its Warfighting Edge With Joint
Ex Dweep Shakti 2026 brought together the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard in a large-scale,
IAF To Arm MiG-29 Fleet With ASRAAM Missiles In Major Air Combat Boost To Counter
The induction of ASRAAM marks a generational leap in close-range air combat capability for the MiG-29 fleet. Currently
Exchange Of Instructors Key Pillar Of Bilateral Cooperation: CDS Chauhan, UK Air Chief Push Deeper
The latest engagement reflects a broader shift in India-UK relations, which have seen renewed momentum in recent years across defence,
India Plans Contracts for Big Ticket Rafale, MTA Aircraft in Next Fiscal
India is preparing to sign major contracts worth several crores of Rupees in the next fiscal year beginning April, including
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 Singh flew
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 in contact
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 Steps Up Evacuations, Thanks Azerbaijan As Over 200 Citizens Rescued From Iran;
Despite evacuation efforts, the risks remain stark. The conflict has already claimed the lives of at least eight Indian
Connecting the Mainland to the Margins—Infrastructure as Strategy
Remoteness in India’s northeast is not simply a geographic condition. It is the cumulative product of decisions about what
Trump Says “Big Day” in Iran War, Galibaf Warns of Stock Manipulation for
US President Donald Trump on Monday (March 30, 2026) announced that the American military had taken out “many long-sought-after targets”
India, Russia Diplomats Talk on Future Engagements, Review Ties
India and Russia, on Monday (March 30, 2026), held their Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, amidst a global concern
Iran Parliament Panel Approves Toll for Shipping Traffic in Hormuz Strait
Iran has decided to impose tolls on cargo vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz under a management plan approved
India-Bound Aid Aircraft Hit in US Attack, Iran Says This is “War Crime”
An India-bound aircraft from Iranian Mahan Air was hit in an American attack on the Mashhad International Airport, with Tehran
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
Products Worth Rs 8000 Cr Sourced Internationally: Parliamentary Panel Flags Heavy Dependence On Metal, Alloy
The committee acknowledged that state-run Midhani possesses advanced technological capabilities and a diversified alloy portfolio capable of producing
West Asia War Lessons: India Pushes Anti-Drone Shield, Swarm Warfare, and Decentralised Combat Strategy
Drawing critical lessons from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, India’s top military leadership has initiated high-level discussions
Army Eyeing AI-Driven Simulators To Train T-90 Tank Gunners; Executes First-Ever GeM Capital Procurement Contract
Parallel to training modernisation, the Indian Army has taken a landmark step in defence acquisition by executing its first-ever capital
Army Gets A Firepower Boost: First Batch Of 2000 Indigenous ‘Prahar’ LMGs Delivered By Adani
The 7.62×51 mm Prahar Light Machine Gun is a precise, rugged and dependable weapon system, featuring an open-bolt, gas-operated mechanism
India, Philippines Hold Army Talks To Boost Defence Cooperation, Interoperability
The discussions highlighted the importance of reciprocal exchanges to bolster military training engagements and facilitate mutual understanding on key defence
India Signs Military Deals For Rs 858 Crore For Russian Tunguska, American P-8I Depot Inspection
The contract for the Inspection (Depot Level) of P-8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft for the Indian Navy under the 'Buy
Cyber
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
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
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,
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
