Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh presides over maiden Joint Commanders’ Conference in Lucknow
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh presided over the maiden Joint Commanders’ Conference in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on the second and final day of the apex-level military leadership meeting on September 05, 2024. He commended the Armed Forces for their invaluable contribution in safeguarding national interests and advancing the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, and appreciated the efforts being…
ICG Participates in the 20th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) participated in the 20th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) from September 03 to 04, 2024 at Incheon, South Korea. During the meeting, various issues of significance, such as maritime law enforcement, safety and security of life at sea, marine environment protection, illicit trafficking of…
Indian and South African Navies Ink Pact to Boost Submarine Rescue Cooperation
In a significant milestone to develop bilateral naval cooperation, the Indian Navy and the South African Navy have signed an Implementing Agreement (IA) that ensures the safety of the South African Navy’s submarine crew in times of distress or accident. This agreement was signed by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff…
First Joint Commanders’ Conference commences in Lucknow
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan stresses on integration across various domains for adapting to future warfare & conduct of effect based operations The maiden Joint Commanders’ Conference (JCC) commenced at Lucknow on 4 September 2024, under the theme ‘Sashakt and Surakshit Bharat: Transforming Armed Forces’. The conference is focused on shaping…
HIM-Drone-A-Thon-2 & HIMTECH-2024 Curtain Raiser: Paving the Way for High-Altitude Drone Demonstrations
Indian Army unveiled two landmark events; ‘HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2’ and ‘HIMTECH-2024’ landmark events designed to harness military technologies for operations in high altitude areas. Envisaged as an opportunity to the Indian Drone Industry to showcase the capabilities of their drone solutions for high altitude areas, HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2 will take place at…
ICGS Sujay makes port call in South Korea as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to East Asia
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel Sujay, with an integral helicopter, made a port call at Incheon, South Korea on September 04, 2024, as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to East Asia. During the four-day visit, the ICG crew will engage in professional interactions with the Korea Coast…
DAC approves 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore to enhance defence preparedness
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on September 03, 2024, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore. Of the total cost of AoNs, 99% is from indigenous sources under Buy (Indian) and Buy (lndian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) categories. For modernisation…
All India NCC Thal Sainik Camp commences in New Delhi
The 12-day All India NCC Thal Sainik Camp commenced in New Delhi on September 03, 2024. It was inaugurated by Additional Director General (B) NCC Maj Gen Siddharth Chawla. The camp, which culminates on September 13, 2024, will witness the participation of 1,547 cadets, including both boys and girls, drawn…
Indian Navy’s Hadr Efforts At Andhra Pradesh
Based on the requests received from local Administration due to flood like situation after incessant rains in Andhra Pradesh, Indian Naval Aircraft, Flood Relief Teams (FRTs) and diving teams from Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam have been deployed to augment the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts in the…
DRDO hands over production document of 30mm HEPF Shell to Director General of Naval Armament Inspection
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over the production document of 30mm High Explosive Preformed Fragmentation (HEPF) Shell to Director General of Naval Armament Inspection (DGNAI) during a ceremony organised at Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pashan in Pune. This 30mm HEPF shell, developed by ARDE, the…
State Government strengthens rural economy by promoting natural farming: CM
· Deputy Chief Whip calls on CM, lauds natural farming initiatives Deputy Chief Whip Kewal …
