Defence
Advanced Surgical Eye Camp ‘Operation DRISHTI’ Commences in Jharkhand
Over 200 Free Advanced Eye Surgeries are planned in Ranchi In a major healthcare outreach initiative under Operation DRISHTI, a specialised ophthalmic team from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force has commenced a Mega Advanced Surgical Eye Camp at Military Hospital Namkum, Ranchi. The camp is being conducted from…
IAF launches indigenous long-range Kamikaze drone project with Indian industry
New Delhi, June 2026 : In a major push towards defence indigenisation and self-reliance, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a project to develop indigenous long-range Kamikaze drones in collaboration with Indian industry, including private companies and start-ups. A Defence Ministry official on Tuesday said that the IAF has…
DRDO conducts successful flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on June 15, 2026. All the test objectives were fully met, as per the data captured by various tracking instruments deployed…
NCC Establishes Two New State Directorates in Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand, Expanding Access and Opportunities for Youth
In a significant step towards empowering youth and expanding access to the National Cadet Corps (NCC), Headquarters Directorate General NCC approved the creation of independent State Directorates in Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand, increasing the total number of NCC State Directorates in India from 17 to 19. The establishment of independent…
INS Sharda Concludes Successful Visit To Colombo, Sri Lanka
INS Sharda departed Colombo, Sri Lanka on 13 Jun 2026 after a successful port call that further strengthened maritime cooperation and friendship between India and Sri Lanka. The visit featured a series of professional, training, and sporting engagements with the Sri Lankan Navy. As part of capacity-building initiatives, Sri Lankan Navy personnel…
Historic Milestone: First batch of women cadets trained at NDA commissioned into Defence Forces
The first batch of women cadets trained at the National Defence Academy (NDA) has been commissioned as officers in the Defence Forces, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of women’s participation in military service. The batch of 17 women cadets, who joined the NDA in August 2022 as part…
Passing Out Parade Of Batch 01/26 At INS Chilka
INS Chilka witnessed a proud and momentous occasion as 3,011 trainees of Batch 01/26, successfully passed out on 12 Jun 2026 after completing 16 weeks of rigorous ab-initio naval training. The Passing Out Parade marked their successful transformation from recruits into disciplined, motivated and professionally trained personnel, ready to take on the challenges of naval service.…
Indian Naval Ship Tarkash Arrives At Port Victoria, Seychelles
Indian Naval Ship Tarkash, stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles on 12 Jun 2026 during her ongoing operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region. The ship escorted Seychelles Coast Guard ship PS Zoroaster from India to Seychelles, on completion of refit at M/s GRSE, Kolkata, reflecting a lasting…
Raksha Mantri reviews Combined Graduation Parade of 217 Course at Air Force Academy, Dundigal
231 Flight Cadets, including first batch of women NDA entrants, commissioned as officers in Indian Air Force Remain vigilant to emerging challenges & re-calibrate responses as the situation demands: RM to graduating cadets “Adapt, adopt & modify the futuristic tech and strategies to gain decisive edge” IAF has consistently served…
DRDO demonstrates the nation’s next-gen defence capabilities
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated multiple crucial technologies bolstering the nation’s defence capabilities against different types of enemy threats. Three consecutive flight-tests were conducted on June 10 & 11, 2026 to demonstrate multi-layered defence against long range ballistic missiles and anti-ship capability at medium range. Multi-layered…
