Defence
Indian Ocean Ship Sagar Arrives At Changi Naval Base, Singapore
Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, INS Sunayna, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on 26 Apr 2026, marking her fourth port call during the ongoing IOS SAGAR deployment under the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions). The ship, with a multinational crew from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs), is deployed to…
Anduril’s 21 Inch Munition Copperhead 500M Breaks Undersea Speed Records.
April 2026: Anduril’s Copperhead 500M sea trials show how autonomous underwater vehicles are moving from surveillance roles into strike warfare. The 21-inch munition have demonstrated to provide Navy’s a new way to deliver heavyweight undersea effects without exposing crewed submarines or surface ships. The test highlights speed, agility, and autonomous…
INS Sudarshini Concludes Port Call At Las Palmas, Canary Islands
The Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship, INS Sudarshini, concluded a landmark three-day port call at Las Palmas, Canary Islands, on 26 Apr 2026, marking a pivotal milestone in its Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition. The visit to the Spanish archipelago provided an important avenue for maritime diplomacy and professional engagement. The Commanding Officer, INS Sudarshini,…
Inauguration of OTM Complex at Puducherry
Director General Indian Coast Guard, DG Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated the state-of-the-art OTM Administrative Complex of Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13 at Puducherry on 25 April 2026. The inauguration marks a significant milestone in strengthening India’s maritime security architecture along the eastern seaboard. The newly constructed complex reflects the vision…
DRDO unveils Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked & Wheeled)
The Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked and Wheeled), designed and developed by Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, were unveiled by Secretary Department of Defence (R&D) & Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat at the premises of the DRDO’s laboratory in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra on April 25, 2026. The platforms have been developed…
Ukraine Tests New Skif Tracked APC To Move Troops Faster And Safer Than US-Made M113s.
Kyiv; April 2026: Ukraine has begun testing a new tracked armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed to move infantry faster and survive threats that have heavily damaged legacy vehicles like the US made M113’s. The development signals a push to improve battlefield mobility and protection in harsh terrain where tracked platforms…
Project DANTAK of Border Road Organisation Celebrates 66th Raising Day in Bhutan
Project DANTAK of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 66th Raising Day on April 24, 2026, at Thimphu, Bhutan, marking 65 years of dedicated service in the Kingdom since its establishment in April 1961. The occasion reaffirmed the enduring commitment towards strengthening the partnership between India and Bhutan.The Raising…
In A Historic First, INS Sudarshini Arrives At Las Palmas, Spain
Maiden visit of an Indian Naval Ship to the Canary Islands archipelago The Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Las Palmas on 23 Apr 2026, as part of her ongoing transoceanic deployment under Lokayan 26. The port call to the Canary Islands archipelago is significant as it marks the maiden…
IAF Commences Registration For Mehar Baba Competition-3
The Indian Air Force has launched the third edition of the Mehar Baba Competition-3 (https://indianairforce.nic.in/mehar_baba). The theme of MBC-3 is “Collaborative Drone-Based Surveillance Radars.” The competition aims to encourage innovation in advanced drone and radar technologies. Meritorious participants will receive development funding from the Indian Air Force, and the top three winners…
RRM Highlights Vital Role of Naval Civilians at Naval Civilian Function 2026 in Delhi
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth attended the Naval Civilian Function conducted by the Indian Navy on April 23, 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The event was organised to recognise and honour the invaluable contributions of Naval Civilians towards enhancing the operational preparedness and overall effectiveness of the…
