Defence
First Ever Space Exercise ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’ hosted by Defence Space Agency begins in New Delhi
‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’, a three day Exercise to war-game the growing threats from and to Space Based Assets and Services, is being conducted by the Defence Space Agency of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff from 11 – 13 Nov 24. Exercise Antariksha Abhyas is a first of its kind exercise…
Navika Sagar Parikrama II INSV TARINI Arrives At Fremantle, Australia
At approximately 1430h IST (1700 local time) on 09 Nov 24 after a challenging 39-day voyage at sea, Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini, which is undertaking a global circumnavigation expedition christened Navika Sagar Parikrama II, arrived at its first port of call in Fremantle, Australia. The historic expedition was flagged off from Goa by Adm Dinesh…
Handing Over Two Interceptors To Mozambique At Nacala
As part of its capacity-building engagements with friendly foreign nations of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the Government of India gifted two water-jet propelled Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) to the Government of Mozambique on 08 Nov 24. The FICs were transshipped from India by INS Gharial. The Handing Over Ceremony was attended…
Indian Navy Operational Demonstration 2024
The Indian Navy is set to demonstrate its formidable maritime capabilities and operational strength at the ‘Operational Demonstration’ (Op Demo) scheduled at Blue Flag Beach, Puri, Odisha, on Navy Day (04 Dec) this year. Hon’ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest for the event. This event…
The President Of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, Witnesses Indian Navy Operations Onboard Ins Vikrant
The Hon’ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, witnessed the operational demonstration by the Indian Navy at sea on 07 Nov 24. https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/1854538413665665291?t=j5hurXhwo-XBM59iIkFNVg&s=19 The Hon’ble President arrived at INS Hansa (Naval Air Station at Goa) on 07 Nov 24 and was received by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval…
HQ IDS Conducts First Annual Niche Technology Nexus Seminar on Quantum and Electronic Warfare
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), in collaboration with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, conducted the inaugural Annual Niche Technology Nexus (NTN-2024) Seminar today in New Delhi. The seminar, titled ‘Innovating Tomorrow’s Battlefront with Quantum and Electronic Mastery,’ provided insights into transforming defence operations to enhance Aatmanirbharta, aligning with…
India- Australia Joint Military Exercise Austrahind Commences In Maharashtra
The 3rd edition of joint military Exercise AUSTRAHIND commenced at Foreign Training Node, Pune in Maharashtra today. The exercise will be conducted from 8th to 21st November 2024. Exercise AUSTRAHIND is an annual event conducted alternatively in India and Australia. Last edition of the same exercise was conducted in Australia in December 2023.…
One Rank One Pension (OROP) in India
A Landmark Initiative Celebrating 10 Years of Tribute to the Nation’s Heroes On this day, One Rank One Pension was implemented. This was a tribute to the courage and sacrifices of our veterans and ex-service personnel who dedicate their lives to protecting our nation. The decision to implement OROP was a significant…
Hon’ble President Of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu To Witness Indian Naval Operations Onboard Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant
The Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu will embark indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and witness ‘Naval Operations‘ at sea on 07 Nov 24. Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff, will receive the Hon’ble President at INS Hansa (Naval Air Station at Goa) and present a…
21st Edition of India – US Military Cooperation Group meeting held in New Delhi
The 21st edition of India – US Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was conducted from 05 to 06 November 2024 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The meeting covered a wide range of topics, including capacity building, training exchanges, defence industrial cooperation and the advancement of joint exercises that bolster preparedness…









