Defence
Indian Army Conducts Trials Of Next-Gen Defence Technologies Under Simulated Operational Conditions
The Indian Army is currently undertaking extensive Capacity Development Demonstrations at key locations across the country, including the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Babina Field Firing Ranges, and Joshimath, with dedicated Air Defence equipment demonstrations also scheduled at Agra and Gopalpur. These field trials are being conducted under near-combat conditions, integrating…
First Centre Fuselage for LCA Tejas Mk 1A Handed Over to HAL
In a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, the first centre fuselage assembly for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by M/s VEM Technologies in Hyderabad on May 30, 2025. The handover took place in the presence of Secretary…
Keel Laying Of Last Ship (By 530) Of ASW SWC (CSL) Project
Keel Laying of the eighth and last ship (BY 530), Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), which is being built at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, was undertaken on 29 May 2025 in the presence of VAdm Rajaram Swaminathan, CWP&A. Senior officials of the Indian Navy and CSL also attended the ceremony.…
Historic First : 17 Women Cadets Graduate from NDA’s 148th Course
A total of 336 cadets complete rigorous military & academic training 1,341 cadets participate in Passing Out Parade reviewed by Mizoram Governor General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd) National Defence Academy (NDA) witnessed a momentous occasion on May 30, 2025 as the first-ever batch of 17 Female Cadets was among the…
Operation Sindoor Warns Pakistan of Indian Navy’s Might: Raksha Mantri
“Operation Sindoor is not yet over; It’s just a pause” “Our mighty Carrier Battle Group, albeit silent, ensured that the Pakistani Navy did not venture out or else it would have faced the consequences.” India will not hesitate to use every method to root out terrorism, says Shri Rajnath Singh…
Defence Minister approves ‘Miniratna’ status to AVNL and two other DPSUs
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of ‘Miniratna’ status for Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) and two other DPSUs. The major products of AVNL include armoured and combat vehicles. The other two Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) are Munitions India Limited (MIL) and India Optel Limited (IOL). Congratulating…
Nari Shakti played a crucial role in India’s effective action against terrorism during Operation Sindoor: Raksha Mantri
Rajnath Singh flags-in INSV Tarini as Lt Cdr Dilna K & Lt Cdr Roopa return home following a successful circumnavigation expedition ‘Navika Sagar Parikrama II’ The two women Navy officers become first from India to accomplish a feat in double-handed mode “Women pilots and other female soldiers played a crucial…
Make-in-India Key to Op Sindoor; AMCA Model to Boost Indigenous Defence: Raksha Mantri
“PoK is part of India; It will voluntarily return to our mainstream; PM Modi-led Govt committed to its Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat resolve” “Annual defence production crossed all-time high figure of Rs 1,46,000 crore; Record over Rs 24,000 crore worth of defence equipment exported” “Make-in-India is an essential component in our…
CDS to Attend Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 to Strengthen Defence Diplomacy & Engage with Global Military Leadership
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will visit Singapore from May 30, 2025 to June 01, 2025 to attend the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted annually by the International Institute for Strategic Studies. During the visit, General Anil Chauhan will hold bilateral meetings with Chiefs of Defence Forces…
Launching Of Sixth 25t Bollard Pull Tug Sabal (Yard 340)
Launching of sixth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Sabal was held on 27 May 25 at M/s TRSL, Kolkata in presence of Cmde S Sreekumar, WPS, Kolkata as the Chief Guest. These Tugs are a part of the contract for construction of six 25T BP Tugs concluded with M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata on 12 Nov…
CM invites investment in Tourism, Food Processing and IT Sectors
CM invites investment in Tourism, Food Processing and IT Sectors While presiding over the …
