Defence
DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous ULPGM-V3 Missile System
New Delhi, May 2026 : The Defence Ministry on Tuesday announced the successful completion of development trials for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3, marking a significant advancement in India’s indigenous defence capabilities. The trials were conducted at the DRDO test range near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh…
Rajnath Singh and Vietnam’s Deputy PM & Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang hold bilateral talks in Hanoi
Reaffirm commitment to maintaining peace, stability, security, safety & freedom of navigation in Indo-Pacific region Both Ministers virtually inaugurate Language Lab at Air Force Officers’ College, Vietnam India & Vietnam ink MoU in the field of AI & Quantum Technology RM announces setting-up of AI Lab at Tele Communications University…
US Approves $428 Million Defence Support Package for India’s Apache Helicopters and M777 Howitzers
Washington, May 2026 : The United States has approved two major Foreign Military Sales proposals for India worth a combined $428.2 million, aimed at strengthening long-term operational support for the Indian Armed Forces’ AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 ultra-light howitzers. The approvals were announced by the US State Department…
Indian Ocean Ship Sagar Departs Colombo After Successful Port Call
The Indian Navy’s Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar departed Colombo, Sri Lanka on 18 May 2026 following a successful three-day port call, further reinforcing the enduring maritime partnership between India and Sri Lanka and advancing India’s vision of MAHASAGAR – Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. During the visit, the Commanding Officer…
Raksha Mantri to undertake an official visit to Vietnam & South Korea
Focus on bolstering military cooperation, industrial partnerships and maritime collaboration, promoting peace & stability in Indo-Pacific region: Shri Rajnath Singh Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will pay an official visit to Vietnam from May 18 to 19, 2026, followed by Republic of Korea from May 19 to 21, 2026. In…
US Air Force’s Secretive AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missile Finally Unveiled.
Washington DC: May 2026: United States Airforce’s new AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) has been unveiled. Flight testing of the JATM is known to have started years ago, but it has never been seen publicly before now. The missile is expected to augment and ultimately replace the venerable AIM-120…
Indian Navy Inaugurates Naval Sailing Node At Bhopal
The Indian Navy inaugurated its premier Naval Sailing Node at Upper Lake, widely known as Bhojtal, in Bhopal on 17 May 2026. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS, in the presence of a senior officials from defence forces and civil administration, NCC Cadets and students. To…
INS Sagardhwani Departs Port Klang, Malaysia
The Indian Navy’s oceanographic research vessel, INS Sagardhwani, departed Port Klang, Malaysia on 15 May 2026 after concluding a successful engagement with the Royal Malaysian Navy. The port call enabled productive interactions between the two sides through a series of professional and scientific interactions. Personnel from both sides shared insights on modern…
British Army AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters Set to Gain Autonomous Wingman Drones Developed by Anduril UK.
London; May 2026: Anduril UK has been down-selected by the UK Ministry of Defence for the next phase of Project NYX, a British Army programme to develop autonomous ‘wingman’ drones for the AH-64E Apache, the company announced on May 15, 2026. The effort matters because it reflects a major shift…
HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Norway to Reinforce NATO High North Maritime Security.
Stavanger, Norway; May 2026: United Kingdom’s HMS Prince of Wales has arrived in Stavanger, Norway, reinforcing NATO’s maritime posture on the Alliance’s northern flank as competition intensifies across the North Atlantic and Arctic approaches, according to a May 14, 2026 announcement from the carrier’s official X account. The deployment signals…
Abdul Samad’s Late Blitz Pushes LSG to 196 Against Punjab Kings
Lucknow, May 2026 : Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) posted a competitive total of 196 …
