Defence
Military Nursing Service celebrates International Nurses Day, 2024
International Nurses Day 2024 was celebrated on 11 May 2024 at Ayurvigyan Auditorium, Army Hospital (R & R). Maj Gen Kanwarjit Singh, Offg Commandant Army Hospital (R&R) attended the occasion as the Chief Guest. Maj Gen Sheena P D. Principal Matron welcomed the gathering. International Nurses Day is celebrated across…
Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo system successfully flight-tested by DRDO off the Odisha coast
Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system was successfully flight-tested at around 0830 hrs on May 01, 2024 from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. SMART is a next-generation missile-based light-weight torpedo delivery system, designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to…
Indian Coast Guard Seizes 86 Kg Of Drugs Worth Rs 600 Crore From Pakistani Boat
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Sunday seized 86 kg of narcotics worth Rs 600 crore from a Pakistani boat off the Gujarat coast. 14 crew members who were attempting to smuggle drugs into India were arrested and brought to Porbandar for further investigation. A statement issued by the Defense…
DRDO develops Lightest Bullet Proof Jacket for protection against highest threat Level 6 of BIS
DRDO’s Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur has successfully developed the lightest Bullet Proof Jacket in the country for protection against 7.62 x 54 R API (Level 6 of BIS 17051) ammunition. Recently, this bullet proof jacket was successfully tested at TBRL, Chandigarh as per BIS 17051-2018.…
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan embarks on an official visit to France
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has proceeded on an official visit to France. The visit is aimed to further reinforce the robust defence ties between the two nations, which have gained considerable momentum in the last few years. During his visit, General Anil Chauhan is scheduled to…
Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile successfully flight-tested by DRDO off the Odisha coast
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on April 18, 2024. During the test, all subsystems performed as per expectation. The missile performance was monitored by several Range Sensors…
Brigadier Priya Jeyaraj, First Woman Officer to Lead AFDC
Brigadier Priya Jeyaraj has etched her name in history as the first female officer to assume leadership at the Armed Forces Dental Clinic (AFDC) in New Delhi. This pioneering achievement not only signifies a significant milestone for the Indian Armed Forces but also embodies a stride towards diversity and inclusivity…
Vice-Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi appointed next Navy Chief
Vice-Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi is poised to assume the prestigious role of Chief of Naval Staff, succeeding Admiral R. Hari Kumar upon his superannuation on April 30. The Government’s announcement, issued late Thursday night, solidifies Vice Admiral Tripathi’s elevation from his current position as Vice-Chief of the Naval Staff to…
First Batch of BrahMos Missiles To Reach Philippines on Friday
As India Set To Complete Its Largest Defence Export Deal India’s first major defence export deal is set to reach a milestone as the Philippines is scheduled to receive the initial batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles on Friday. The Indian Air Force is leading the operation to transfer the…
General Pande Unveils Cutting-Edge Healthcare: A Milestone for Armed Forces
General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff, achieved a significant milestone by inaugurating advanced healthcare facilities today. In a virtual ceremony, he unveiled the state-of-the-art Command Hospital Complex in Udhampur and expanded facilities at the Army Hospital Research & Referral (AHRR) in Delhi, strengthening medical infrastructure for defence personnel…
New Financial Year to Bring Tax, Labour and Travel Reforms from April 1
Mumbai, March 2026 : A host of major financial and regulatory changes will come …
