Defence
Raksha Mantri lays foundation stone of Large Cavitation Tunnel at NSTL, Visakhapatnam to boost naval research & testing capabilities
The project will position India as a strong naval power & leader in defence technology: Shri Rajnath Singh Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on April 03, 2026, laid the foundation stone of the state-of-the-art Large Cavitation Tunnel (LCT) facility at the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), a premium laboratory…
Indian Navy’s latest stealth frigate ‘INS Taragiri’ commissioned in Visakhapatnam
The warship is a symbol of India’s growing technological prowess, self-reliance & formidable naval power, says Raksha Mantri “Building a strong & capable Navy is an absolute necessity in today’s times” Indian Navy is securing critical sea lanes, choke points & digital infrastructure inextricably linked to our national interests, establishing…
Defence Minister Reaches Visakhapatnam Ahead Of The Commissioning Of INS Taragiri and Aridhaman.
Visakhapatnam; April 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today landed in Visakhapatnam to attend the commissioning ceremony of INS Taragiri and Aridhaman The Defence Minister was welcomed by Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi. The development was hinted at by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a post on X, where…
Second meeting of Raksha Mantri-led IGoM on West Asia held in New Delhi
Round-the-clock monitoring & calibrated response must for India to stay prepared & deal with any eventuality, says Shri Rajnath Singh The second meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), set-up to monitor the evolving situation in West Asia and suggest proactive measures for its minimum impact on India, was…
Raksha Rajya Mantri Flags Off IOS SAGAR from Mumbai
In a significant step to reinforcing India’s commitment to regional maritime security and international cooperation, INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy, set sail from Mumbai as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, on April 2, 2026. The ship onboard naval personnel from India and sixteen maritime forces…
Defence exports skyrocket to record Rs 38,424 crore in Financial Year 2025-26, a massive 62.66% increase over previous fiscal
DPSUs’ exports soar by 151%, private sector contribution up by 14% India is marching ahead towards becoming a global defence manufacturing hub: Raksha Mantri “Impressive defence exports success story being scripted under PM Modi’s inspiring leadership” Defence exports have touched an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore in the Financial…
Lt Gen Pushpendra Pal Singh Assumes Command Of Western Command
Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh, formerly the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) has assumed command as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command on 01 April 2026. He succeeds Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, who superannuated on 31 March 2026. An officer of the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), Lieutenant General…
Lieutenant General VMB Krishnan Assumes Command Of Eastern Command
Lieutenant General VMB Krishnan has assumed the appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command. He takes over from Lieutenant General RC Tiwari, who superannuated on 31 March 2026. Commissioned into the Indian Army on 11 June 1988, Lieutenant General Krishnan brings nearly four decades of rich and varied military experience…
Lt Gen Sandeep Jain Assumes Command Of Southern Command
Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain has assumed command as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command on 01 April 2026. He succeeds Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, who has taken over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff today. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain was commissioned…
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth Assumes Appointment Of Vice Chief Of The Army Staff
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM today assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS). An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, he was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986. Over nearly four decades, he has built an exceptional operational profile across diverse…
