Defence
DRDO & Indian Navy successfully flight-test indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
This missile system will be an excellent force multiplier for Indian Navy: Raksha Mantri Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted the successful flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at about 1200…
Induction Of Fourth 25t Bollard Pull Tug Yuvan
Induction ceremony for fourth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Yuvan was held on 26 Mar 25 at Naval Dockyard (Visakhapatnam) in presence of Cmde Rajeev John, General Manager (Refit) as the Chief Guest. These Tugs are a part of the contract for construction of six (06) 25T BP Tugs concluded with M/s Titagarh…
COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi underscores need of jointness & integration among Armed Forces amid evolving nature of warfare
Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi has highlighted the evolving nature of warfare, the strategic challenges facing India and the need for jointness and synergy among the armed forces. He was addressing the student officers from the Indian Armed Forces undergoing the 80th Staff Course and the permanent staff at…
MoD Signs ₹6,900 Cr Deal for Advanced Artillery & Mobility Vehicles.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks Rs 6,900 crore contracts for 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems & High Mobility Vehicle 6×6 Gun Towing Vehicles to enhance Indian Army’s operational readiness Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced System Limited for the procurement of…
MoD brainstorms with 50 MSMEs & start-ups to accelerate defence innovation
Senior officials of Department of Defence Production, under the chairmanship of Secretary (DP) Shri Sanjeev Kumar, have held deliberations with bigwigs from over 50 start-ups and MSMEs on understanding the key challenges affecting these ventures, identifying opportunities and supporting them in accelerating innovation. The brainstorming sessions were held at South…
Survival in Battle Depends on Adaptation, Not Fitness: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
“Survival in today’s battlespace is not about being the fittest, but about those who adapt, transform, and position themselves and seize emerging opportunities.”, said Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan at the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad. He was addressing future strategic leaders undergoing Higher Defence Management…
Make in India Powers Defence Growth
Production hit ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24, Exports cross ₹21,000 crore Summary India’s defence production reached ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24, marking a 174% rise since 2014-15, driven by the Make in India initiative.Defence exports hit a record ₹21,083 crore in FY 2023-24, expanding 30 times in a…
Culmination Of Bilateral Naval Exercise – Varuna 2025
The bilateral naval exercise VARUNA 2025, held from 19 to 22 Mar 25, brought together Indian Navy and the French Navy, underscoring their enduring partnership. This edition of the Exercise included exercises ranging across multi domain environments. The structured drills were designed to further fine-tune tactical and operational proficiency in complex scenarios.…
Indian Navy’s Maiden Initiatives Of Indian Ocean Ship Sagar (Ios Sagar) And Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (Aikeyme)
Over the past ten years, Indian Navy has deepened its partnerships with maritime agencies of Indian Ocean Region (IOR), to enhance maritime security in consonance with the GoI’s vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR). Indian Navy has been collaborating with navies of IOR countries on…
Indian Army doctors conduct over 350 cataract surgeries during five-day camp at 158 Base Hospital in West Bengal
17 ex-servicemen & their dependents from Nepal with ophthalmic ailments successfully treated free of cost Indian Army conducted a state-of-the-art eye surgical camp at 158 Base Hospital, Bagdogra, West Bengal from March 20 to 24, 2025, providing advanced medical care to ex-servicemen. A total of 1,752 ex-servicemen and their dependents…
NASA Moves Artemis II Rocket to Launch Pad Ahead of Crewed Lunar Mission
Florida, March 2026 : NASA has successfully rolled out its powerful Space Launch System …
