Defence
Defence in Union Budget 2026–27
Modernisation, Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Veterans’ Welfare Key Takeaways Introduction The Union Budget 2026-27, announced by the central government on February 01, 2026, places national security at the core of India’s modernisation, self-reliance and innovation priorities. The Ministry of Defence has received the highest-ever allocation of ₹7.85 lakh crore, an increase…
INS Vikrant to Take Centre Stage at International Fleet Review as India Showcases Maritime Power
Visakhapatnam, February 2026 : India’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, the pride of the Indian Navy and the star of the naval leg of Operation Sindoor, is set to be the main attraction at the International Fleet Review (IFR) to be held here from February 18. Navies from friendly foreign…
Raksha Mantri approves grant of ‘Miniratna’ Category-I status to Yantra India Limited
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of ‘Miniratna’ Category-I status to Yantra India Limited (YIL). Congratulating the Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) for its transformation from a Government organisation to a profit-making corporate entity in a short span of about four years, Raksha Mantri expressed satisfaction over…
Indian Air Force At Singapore Air Show 2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the Singapore Airshow 2026, with the Sarang Helicopter Display Team, on the indigenously designed and manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv. Renowned for precision flying, close-formation manoeuvres and disciplined execution, the Sarang display underscores the operational versatility, agility and reliability of the…
Third Edition of Future Warfare Course Begins in New Delhi
The third edition of the tri-services Future Warfare Course is scheduled to commence at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi from 02-25 Feb 2026, under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated defence Staff and in partnership with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS). This edition features an enhanced curriculum covering specialized…
Indian Defence Chief Visits Armenia to Deepen Strategic and Military Cooperation
Yerevan, Feb 2026 : A high-level Indian defence delegation led by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has arrived in Armenia on a four-day official visit aimed at further strengthening defence and security cooperation between the two countries. The visit is being seen as a significant step in…
Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia Takes Over As Air Officer Commanding-In-Chief Eastern Air Command
Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, IAF on 01 February 2026. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned in the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 11 June 1988. The Air Officer is qualified…
50th Raising Day Of Indian Coast Guard, An Epitome Of Unparallel Border Security.
New Delhi; February 2026: President Droupadi Murmu extended warm greetings on Sunday to the Indian Coast Guard as the maritime force marks its 50th Raising Day. In a post on X, the official handle of the Indian Coast Guard reposted President Murmu’s message and said, “Hon’ble President of #India, Smt.…
Raksha Rajya Mantri gives away awards to Best Marching Contingents & Best Tableaux of Republic Day Parade 2026
26th January reaffirms nation’s resolve of achieving Viksit Bharat goal: Shri Sanjay Seth Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, on January 30, 2026, gave away awards to the Best Marching Contingents from the three Services & the Central Armed Police Forces/Other Auxiliary Forces and Best Tableaux from States/Union Territories &…
Nityanand Rai virtually flags off CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon–2026 from New Delhi
This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of “SAGAR – Security and Growth for All in the Region” for the Indian Ocean anchored in the theme of ‘Surakshit Tat, Samriddh Bharat’ The event is being organised to commemorate 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ CISF Vande Mataram Coastal…
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Ceasefire and Dialogue as Middle East Conflict Intensifies
Vatican City, March 2026 : Pope Leo XIV on Sunday made a strong appeal …
