Defence
Hyderabad-Made UGRAM Battle Rifle Clears Key Army, MHA Trials; Set for CAPF Procurement
Hyderabad, July 2026: Hyderabad-based defence startup Dvipa Defence, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), has achieved a major milestone with its indigenous UGRAM 7.62×51 mm battle rifle successfully completing key trials conducted by the Indian Army and the Ministry of…
Indian Navy Set To Commission Mahendragiri, The Sixth Project 17a Indigenous Stealth Frigate
The Indian Navy is set to commission its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, Mahendragiri (F38), at Visakhapatnam on 11 Jul 2026. Named after the majestic Mahendragiri mountain range in the Eastern Ghats, the frigate embodies resilience, strength, and unwavering resolve. As the first Indian Naval warship to bear this name, Mahendragiri is truly sui generis. She is now…
Lokayan 2026 – INS Sudarshini Arrives In New York For Sail4th 250 Celebrations
Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini sailed into New York Port on 4 Jul 2026 to represent India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 celebrations. During the spectacular Parade of Sail along the Hudson River, the iconic three-masted barque proudly flew the Indian Tricolour, celebrating India’s rich maritime…
Indian Naval Ships Conclude Successful Visit To Singapore
Reinforcing the deep-rooted strategic and maritime partnership between India and Singapore, Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Shakti and Kavaratti of the Eastern Fleet led by Rear Admiral Alok Anand, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, concluded their port call at Changi Naval Base, Singapore as part of the Indian Navy’s operational deployment. Aligned with the ASEAN-India Year…
India’s last 12 years have been a progression from shortages to building Viksit Bharat: Raksha Mantri
“India’s journey over the last 12 years has been a progression from shortages to self-reliance, from self-reliance to self-confidence, and from self-confidence towards building a Viksit Bharat,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing an event organised by a media organisation in New Delhi on July 04, 2026. He…
DAC approves capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 52,000 crore to enhance combat readiness of Defence Forces
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on July 03, 2026, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) i.e., in-principle administrative approval to various acquisition proposals for the Defence Forces at an estimated cost of about Rs 52,000 crore. For the Indian Army, approval of granted…
Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti, And Shakti Arrive At Changi Naval Base, Singapore
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti, and Shakti of the Eastern Fleet, under the command of RAdm Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on 01 Jul 2026. The visit exemplifies the strong and long-standing ties between the two navies and forms part of the Indian…
Air Marshal PV Shivanand Taking Over Command Of South Western Air Command
Air Marshal PV Shivanand AVSM VM, assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command on 01 July 2026. On assumption of his appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the Bravehearts at the South Western Air Command War memorial. He was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air…
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann Assumes Command As Air Officer Commanding-In-Chief, Southern Air Command On 01 Jul 2026
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vayu Sena Medal, assumed command of Southern Air Command as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief on 01 July 2026. He was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Headquarters Southern Air Command on the occasion. Commissioned in the fighter stream of Indian Air…
Indian Naval Ships Tarkash And Ikshak Conclude Port Call At Port Victoria, Seychelles
Indian Naval Ships Tarkash and Ikshak concluded their port call at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 29 Jun 2026, marking the successful completion of a range of professional, ceremonial and community engagement activities undertaken during Seychelles’ National Day and Golden Jubilee celebrations. During the visit, the marching contingent and Naval Band from INS…
High Court Takes Serious View of Government Order Appointing Administrators, Seeks State’s Reply Within Two Days
Lucknow, July 2026 : The Lucknow Bench of the High Court on Tuesday heard …
