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Army
Indian Army to train 500,000 men in drone operations over 5 years
Army institutions introduce drone warfare lessons for training and preparing personnel for future conflicts and integrating emerging technologies on
Indian Army officer’s post-parade proposal sparks debate over military protocol
An Indian Army Aviation Corps officer’s post-graduation proposal to his longtime partner at CAATS Nashik has gone viral, prompting
Indian military to order drones for $2 billion this year: Report
The armed forces may fast-track unmanned aerial vehicle procurement to meet urgent operational requirements, taking a cue from recent global
India’s new CDS General NS Raja Subramani calls on President Droupadi Murmu
A day after taking charge as the country’s new CDS, General NS Raja Subramnani called on President Droupadi Murmu at
White Knight Corps GoC reviews security preparedness along LoC, focuses on future warfare
The White Knight Corps commander reviewed security arrangements and operational preparedness in forward areas along the LoC.
Armed Forces Ready for Operation Sindoor 2.0 if Required, Says Army Chief
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi said on Saturday that all three services are preparing for a potential
Navy
From the Bridge of INS Vikramaditya to the Top of the Indian Navy—What You Need
On a Sunday morning steeped in ceremony and solemnity, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan stepped forward to lead the Indian
AUKUS Partners Launch Undersea Drone Program, Australia to Receive Only Second-Hand Submarines
The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have announced a landmark programme to develop advanced unmanned undersea vehicles
India Gets New CDS, Navy Chief, as General Anil Chauhan, Admiral Dinesh Tripathi Retire
India, on Sunday (May 31, 2026), witnessed major transitions in its military appointments, with General NS Raja Subramani and Admiral
Finance Ministry Clears Rs 70,000 Crore for Indian Navy Next Generation Submarines, CCS Nod Next
India’s Finance Ministry, which holds the levers for all capital spending by the government, is believed to have given its
INS Sudarshini Completes Historic Trans-Atlantic Crossing, Arrives in Antigua
Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini docked at Antigua on May 27, completing a landmark trans-Atlantic passage as
The Strategic Reality of Aircraft Carriers: Defeating Information Warfare
In 1998, a Chinese company bought a rusty, unfinished Soviet aircraft carrier for $20 million. They told the world it
Airforce
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed vice-chief of Indian Air Force
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, a decorated fighter and test pilot with over 3,300 flying hours and a central
IAF chief ACM AP Singh in France, India starts talks for 114 Rafale fighter jets
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh visits France as India formally kicks off negotiations for a ₹3.25 lakh crore
IAF Partners With IIT Bombay For Indigenous Predictive Maintenance Technology For Su-30 MKI Fleet
In a major boost to indigenous aerospace technology and operational readiness, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday (May 27)
Army, IAF Battle Massive Forest Fire in Himachal’s Kasauli
As massive forest fires continued to rage across the hills surrounding Kasauli, the Army and Indian Air Force increased firefighting
IAF’s Jaguar Fighter Fleet Faces Critical Spares Trouble, But Key to Fleet Strength, Maritime Role
The Indian Air Force’s ageing Jaguar fighter fleet is facing serious challenges over spare parts supplies, but the aircraft’s key
IAF Chief Amar Preet Singh Begins Sri Lanka Visit to Deepen Defence Ties
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh began a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka on Tuesday (May 19) to enhance
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
Trump says don’t need peace deal to seize Iranian uranium as Hezbollah rejects
The US president claims Iran can’t stop the US from seizing Iran’s enriched uranium right now, as the Tehran-supported
India-Afghanistan envoys meet in Beijing as Europe seeks Taliban’s trial for gender crimes
The two nations’ ambassadors to China discuss strengthening ties, while the European Parliament chair criticizes the invitation to the
Operation Sindoor effect: Türkiye signals recalibration of India ties, dehypenates Pakistan
Ankara is keen to delink its lucrative economic ties with India from its weapon supplies to Pakistan, but Indian security
Iran’s nuclear programme harder to track after war; Trump claims progress in talks
Reduced IAEA oversight has increased uncertainty over Tehran's enriched uranium stockpile.
Russia rains missiles and drones on Kyiv and other Ukraine cities, kills 22
The announced assault involving hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles follows weeks of deadly escalation on both sides.
France intercepts Russian-linked oil tanker in Atlantic, Macron says sanctions evasion ‘Unacceptable’
France has intercepted a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of evading international sanctions, with President Emmanuel Macron calling such activities “unacceptable.”
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
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,
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 under simulated
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
Defence r&d
DRDO, IAF successfully test-fire Rudram II missile from Sukhoi-30MKI off Odisha coast
DRDO and the Indian Air Force successfully test-fired the indigenous Rudram II next-generation air-to-surface missile from a Sukhoi-30MKI
DRDO Tests High-Calibre Bomb at Panchkula Range
A defence research lab, on Sunday (May 31, 2026), conducted a successful test of a ‘high-calibre’ bomb, meant
India Issues Tender To Three Domestic Firms For Fifth-General AMCA Aircraft Project
Under the execution model, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO's) Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) would execute the AMCA project
US Firm Honeywell Delivers 3 Engines For India’s Indigenous HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft
India originally planned to buy more PC-7 MkII trainers, but it was shelved in July 2019 after the Swiss firm
India’s Strategic Forces Test-Launch Agni-I Missile
The Indian Agni-I missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), can carry a one-tonne payload between 700
India Carries Out Successful Flight-Tests of Agni-V with MIRV Technology
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) announced on Saturday, May 9, that the country has successfully conducted a flight
Defence Industry
Defence ministry increases military commanders’ powers twofold to buy arms faster for operational needs
Military commanders’ spending powers would enable forces to buy defence equipment locally to meet urgent requirements on the
Indian Navy seeks indigenous production of MiG-29K’s 80mm rockets as localization drive gathers pace
The Indian Navy has launched an initiative to indigenously develop and manufacture the 80mm rockets used by its
India receives fourth S-400 Sudarshan Squadron from Russia, final delivery expected by year-end
India has received its fourth S-400 "Sudarshan" air-defence squadron from Russia, boosting its air defence network. The final squadron is
Rolls-Royce offers India new engine for its AMCA stealth fighter, pitches full tech transfer
The British aerospace giant has proposed an aero gas-turbine complex in India with complete intellectual property rights.
India’s Defence Secretary Says BrahMos Deal With Vietnam Signed, Indonesia Contract Soon
The Defence Secretary said India had implemented major reforms in defence production, innovation, and exports over the past decade. The
India Issues Tender To Three Domestic Firms For Fifth-General AMCA Aircraft Project
Under the execution model, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO's) Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) would execute the AMCA project
Cyber
Inside Iran’s Digital War Machine: How Tehran Weaponised Social Media In The West Asia Conflict
A defining feature of Iran’s narrative warfare has been the aggressive use of artificial intelligence. The country is
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 Iraq and
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
Space
In Blow to Bezos, Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test
In a major blow to billionaire Jeff Bezos as he competes with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, an uncrewed Blue
Chandrayaan-2 Data Hints at Presence of Ice Beneath Moon’s South Pole Surface
Years after Chandrayaan-2 reached the Moon, the mission continues to unlock new secrets, with scientists now uncovering fresh
China launches Shenzhou-23 crewed mission, targets faster docking and year-long stay in space
China’s space programme took another step forward with the launch of the Shenzhou-23 mission, sending three astronauts into orbit on
China Begins Training Two Pakistani Astronauts For Future Space Missions
The two Pakistani astronauts were training to join a mission to the Chinese space station later this year. They were
Fraudulent Facebook Page Circulated Doctored Images Falsely Attributed to Pakistan’s EO-3 Satellite
A Facebook page impersonating Pakistan’s national space agency SUPARCO circulated at least three doctored satellite images in the days following
Pakistan Set To Send First Astronaut To China’s Space Station: Beijing Picks 2 Candidates In
For Pakistan, which has historically had a limited footprint in human spaceflight, the move represents a breakthrough moment. According to
