Defence
Curtain Raiser For Tri-Services Academia Technology Symposium Held At Manekshaw Centre
The Indian Army conducted a Curtain Raiser event today for the upcoming Tri-Services Academia Technology Symposium at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The event was conducted in coordination with Integrated Defence Staff, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. The event formally launched preparations for the main symposium scheduled to be…
Terrorists killed innocent civilians in Pahalgam based on their Dharma, our Armed Forces destroyed the terrorists based on their Karma: Raksha Mantri
“Armed Forces are free & capable to take all kinds of action against terrorism” “Terrorists killed innocent civilians in Pahalgam based on their Dharma, while the Armed Forces, through Operation Sindoor, destroyed the hideouts of terrorists based on their Karma,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at an event in Hyderabad, Telangana…
Indian Navy takes delivery of second Nilgiri Class Stealth Frigate.
The Indian Navy took delivery of its second Nilgiri-class stealth frigate during a ceremony on Tuesday, July 1. The future INS Udaygiri has a length of 149 metres, a beam of 17.8 metres, a draught of 5.22 metres, a displacement of 6,670 tonnes, and a crew complement of 226. Two…
INS TAMAL, Latest Stealth Frigate Commissioned Into Indian Navy
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal (F 71) on 01 Jul 2025 at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia, in the presence of VAdm Sanjay Jasjit Singh, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. VAdm Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller Warship Production and Acquisition, VAdm Sergie Lipin, Commander Baltic Fleet of the Russian Federation Navy, were also present on…
INS TEG Concludes Visit To Port Victoria, Seychelles
INS Teg, a frontline stealth frigate of the Western Naval Command, concluded a port visit at Port Victoria, Seychelles on 30 Jun 2025. The visit formed part of the ship’s operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region and featured a wide spectrum of professional, social and cultural engagements, underscoring the maritime…
Project 17A Indigenous Stealth Frigate Udaygiri Delivered To Indian Navy
Yard 12652 (Udaygiri), the second ship of Project 17A stealth frigate, being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 01 July 2025. The Project is a follow-on of the Shivalik class (Project 17) frigates active in service. Udaygiri is the second among the seven P17A…
Air Marshal S Sivakumar VSM Assumes The Appointment Of Air Officer-In-Charge Administration
Air Marshal S Sivakumar VSM assumed the appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA) at Air HQ, New Delhi on 01 Jul 25. The Air Marshal was commissioned in Administration branch of the Indian Air Force in June 1990. He holds an MBA in HRM from Pondicherry University and an M…
Indian Navy Leads Critical Firefighting And Rescue Operations On Palau-Flagged Tanker Mt Yi Cheng 6
Swift Action Ensures Safety of Indian Crew in the North Arabian Sea Demonstrating rapid operational readiness and its unwavering commitment to seafarer safety, the Indian Navy undertook a high-risk firefighting and rescue operation on-board Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 on 29 Jun 2025 in the North Arabian Sea, successfully stabilising the situation…
Rear Admiral V Ganapathy assumes charge as Commandant of Military Institute of Technology, Pune
Rear Admiral V Ganapathy, an accomplished Flag Officer of the Indian Navy, has assumed the command of the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune, under the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff. During his illustrious naval career, Rear Admiral Ganapathy has held several key operational, staff and instructional appointments, demonstrating a rare…
Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command Lt Gen DS Rana takes over as Colonel of the Regiment of Garhwal Rifles
In a ceremony reflecting the glorious traditions and spirit of the Indian Army, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana has taken over as the 23rd Colonel of the Regiment of Garhwal Rifles. He succeeds Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani. The…









