Defence
Air Chief Marshal Visits NCC Republic Day Camp 2026
“Uphold the NCC values and render service beyond uniform” CAS to the Cadets Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) at Delhi Cantt on January 8, 2026. He reviewed the ‘Guard of Honour’ presented by the NCC…
Indian Army Chief Holds Strategic Talks with Sri Lanka to Boost Defence and Disaster Cooperation
Colombo, Jan 2026 : Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi held high-level discussions with Sri Lankan defence officials on Thursday, focusing on strengthening bilateral defence ties, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) cooperation, and collaboration in areas of shared strategic interest. During his visit, General Dwivedi met Sri Lanka’s Deputy…
Indian Army Chief Pays Tribute at IPKF Memorial in Sri Lanka, Reaffirms Defence Cooperation
Colombo, Jan 2026 : India’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, on Wednesday paid homage to the fallen soldiers of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) by laying a wreath at the IPKF Memorial in Sri Lanka. The solemn ceremony honoured the brave Indian Army personnel who made…
Personalities like Late Lt Gen SK Sinha are an inspiration to the Govt for its clear & firm policy on issues related to India’s sovereignty: Raksha Mantri
“As the nation is moving forward with a clear and firm policy on issues related to its sovereignty, personalities such as Late Lt Gen Srinivas Kumar Sinha are an inspiration to the Government,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in a video message during a memorial lecture organised to commemorate…
Long Range Training Deployment Of Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1ts) To South East Asia
The ships of the First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy — INS Tir, Shardul, Sujata and ICGS Sarathi — will be proceeding on a Long Range Training Deployment (LRTD) to South East Asia as part of a training curriculum of the 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC). As part of the…
Curtain Raiser – Passing Out Parade Of 02/25 Batch Of Trainees at INS Chilka
The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 02/25 batch of trainees is scheduled to be held at INS Chilka on 08 Jan 2026. The POP marks the successful culmination of 16 weeks of rigorous ab-initio training which prepares them to meet the challenges of modern day Naval operations. The passing-out batch comprises of…
Raksha Mantri commissions Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Pratap, India’s first indigenously designed Pollution Control Vessel built by GSL
This largest ship in ICG’s fleet to enhance India’s environmental response capabilities and bolster coastal patrol & maritime safety In a first, a frontline Coast Guard ship witnesses appointment of women officers “ICGS Samudra Pratap is an embodiment of India’s mature defence industrial ecosystem; a product of GSL’s modern approach…
Indian-built ships symbolize nation’s sovereignty: Raksha Mantri
“Aatmanirbharta in defence is not a luxury, but a strategic necessity” “Equipping ships with state-of-the-art equipment, AI-enabled maintenance & cyber-secure platforms is key to gaining edge over adversaries” “India is a proactive maritime nation, ensuring stability, cooperation & rule-based order throughout the Indian Ocean Region” “The ships built by the…
ADA’s two-day national seminar ‘Aeronautics 2047’ begins in Bengaluru
A two-day national seminar ‘Aeronautics 2047’, organised by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), commenced at Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), Bengaluru on January 04, 2026. The seminar was inaugurated by the Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh. In his address, the Chief of the Air Staff…
Chief Of The Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi Proceeds On Visit To Uae And Sri Lanka
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, has proceeded on a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from 05 to 08 January 2026, as part of India’s continued engagement to strengthen defence cooperation and military-to-military ties with friendly foreign countries. The visit will…









