Defence
INS Sudarshini Departs Casablanca, Morocco
The Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship, INS Sudarshini, concluded a productive and engaging port call at Casablanca, Morocco, on 18 Apr 2026. The visit marked an important step in strengthening the Indo-Morocco maritime partnership, as part of the ongoing Lokayan 26 deployment. During the port call, the Commanding Officer of INS Sudarshini…
Launch Of DSC A 23 (Yard 328) – Fourth Ship Of Diving Support Craft (DSC) Project
DSC A 23, the fourth ship of five Diving Support Craft (DSC) project was launched on 19 Apr 2026 at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB) by Mrs Deepa Sivakumar, in the presence of Vice Admiral B Sivakumar, Chief of Materiel. The event was conducted with full naval traditions and ceremonial splendour, in presence of senior…
Indian Ocean Ship Sagar Departs Phuket, Thailand
Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR – INS Sunayna departed Phuket, Thailand on 17 Apr 2026 on completion of a high-tempo three-day Operational Turnaround (OTR), marking the successful culmination of her second port call during the ongoing deployment. During the visit to Phuket, IOS SAGAR undertook a series of professional, strategic and cultural engagements with…
Raksha Mantri to undertake 3-day visit to Germany
Focus on enhancing defence industrial collaboration, military-to-military engagements & exploring opportunities in emerging domains Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will undertake an official visit to Germany from April 21 to 23, 2026 to further strengthen the strategic defence partnership between the two countries. During the visit, Raksha Mantri is scheduled…
Culmination Of First Edition Of Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026
The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders’ conference 2026 was conducted from 14-17 Apr 2026 at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi. The four-day, apex-level conference served as a vital forum for a comprehensive review of the Navy’s operational and materiel preparedness, infrastructure, logistics, and human resource initiatives, along with an assessment of the…
India Highlights Maritime Security Leadership at World Border Security Congress 2026 in Vienna
India showcased its leadership in maritime security and reinforced its commitment to international cooperation during its participation in the World Border Security Congress 2026 held in Vienna, Austria from April 14-16, 2026. A three-member Indian delegation, led by Additional Director General Anand Prakash Badola, represented the country at the international…
Army Commanders’ Conference Concludes In New Delhi
The biannual Army Commanders’ Conference (ACC) which commenced on 13 April 26, culminated on 16 April 26. The conference chaired by Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), was attended by apex military leadership and was addressed by senior functionaries in the government including the Cabinet Secretary, Chief of the Defence…
INS Sudarshini Arrives At Casablanca, Morocco
Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship, INS Sudarshini, made port call at Casablanca, Morocco on 15 Apr 2026, as part of its ongoing transoceanic deployment under Lokayan 26. The ship’s arrival at this prominent port marks an important milestone in the expedition and reflects Indian Navy’s sustained efforts to enhance maritime engagement in…
IOS Sagar Ship Arrives At Phuket, Thailand
Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR arrived at Phuket, Thailand, on 14 Apr 2026 on completion of a six-day transit from Malé, Maldives, marking the second port call of its ongoing mission. The IOS SAGAR-INS Sunayna, with a multinational crew from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs), is on deployment to the Indian…
First Edition Of Naval Commanders’ Conference-2026 Commences At Nau Sena Bhawan, New Delhi
The Indian Navy Commanders’ Conference 01/2026 commenced at Nau Sena Bhawan on 14 Apr 2026 with an inaugural address by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, to senior naval leadership, outstation Operational and Area Commanders, and Command Headquarters and Naval Headquarters staff. The CNS commended the Navy’s achievements in…
PM Modi’s Hooghly Visit Blends Spiritual Reflection with Political Push in Bengal
New Delhi, April 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spent time along the …
