Defence
Our Armed Forces are strong pillars of national security, are unparalleled globally: CM Yogi
Lucknow : “The Indian Armed Forces are unparalleled globally. Even India’s enemies acknowledge the strength, discipline, and technical prowess of its armed forces.” Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed these sentiments during an Armed Forces ceremony on Tuesday. Stressing that the armed forces of also tackle challenging situations within the country,…
Cabinet Committee on Security approves procurement of 240 aero-engines for IAF’s Su-30 MKI aircraft from HAL worth Rs 26,000 crore
Cabinet Committee on Security, on September 02, 2024, approved the proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines (AL-31FP) for Su-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) under Buy (Indian) category from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore inclusive of all taxes and duties.…
Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance celebrates its 71st Raising Day
Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA) celebrated its 71st Raising Day at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on August 31, 2024. Secretary Defence Production (DP) Shri Sanjeev Kumar was the Chief Guest of the event. In his address, he lauded the journey of DGAQA and emphasised the importance of advanced QA techniques to keep pace with Global…
Indian Navy’s P-8I Aircraft Lands in France for Exercise Varuna with French Navy
The Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft has made its first-ever deployment in Europe, arriving at Air Base 125 Istres-Le Tube in France. This deployment is part of the 22nd edition of Exercise Varuna, a joint naval exercise with the French Navy. The exercise, scheduled to take place in the Mediterranean Sea…
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Takes Over as AOC-In-C Central Air Command
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command on 01 September 2024. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was commissioned into the fighter stream of IAF on 06 December 1986. The Air Officer is an Experimental Test Pilot and a Qualified Flying Instructor with more…
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Takes Over As Deputy Chief Of The Air Staff
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS) of the Indian Air Force, at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), today. After assumption of his new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the bravehearts who gave the supreme sacrifice, by laying wreath at the National…
Naval Commanders At Kochi For Operational Level Discussions
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, presided over Indian Navy’s operational level discussions conducted at Kochi from 27 – 30 Aug 24. The Commanders-in-Chief, senior leadership from the Indian Navy, sister Services, HQIDS and Coast Guard participated in the discussions. During the four day intense deliberations, IN operational concepts and…
Indian Army Launches Project Naman: Sparsh-Centric Common Service Centres Established Across India
The Indian Army launched the first phase of Project NAMAN, in presence of General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff along with Mrs Sunita Dwivedi, President Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA). A project designed to provide dedicated support and services to Defence Pensioners, Veterans and their families, Project NAMAN…
Two-Day Maiden Joint Commanders Conference to begin on September 4 in Lucknow
The first Joint Commanders’ Conference (JCC) is set to take place at the Headquarters Central Command, Lucknow from 04-05 September 2024. Themed ‘Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat: Transforming the Armed Forces’, the conference will be attended by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, and will serve as the pivotal platform for undertaking…
Indian Naval Ship Tabar Conducts Maritime Partnership Exercise With Spanish Navy Ship Atalaya
Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar had arrived on a two day visit at Malaga, Spain on 25 Aug 24 and post departure on 27 Aug 24 conducted Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with Spanish Navy Ship Atalaya in the Mediterranean Sea. India and Spain have been engaging in multiple fields towards…
IPL 2026 Opener: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Crush Sunrisers Hyderabad by Six Wickets
Bengaluru, March 28: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) kicked off their IPL 2026 …
