Defence
INS Sudarshini Arrives At Sète, France
The ship will participate in the prestigious ‘Escale à Sète’ maritime festival The Indian Navy’s sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, arrived at the historic port city of Sète on 26 Mar 2026 as part of the ongoing landmark transoceanic expedition Lokayan-26. The visit marks a significant milestone in the ship’s journey and underscores…
16 Nations’ Personnel Complete Naval Training Under IOS SAGAR Initiative
Indian Navy’s IOS SAGAR initiative achieved a significant milestone in advancing regional maritime cooperation with the successful completion of an intensive Harbour Training Phase at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi. The initiative reinforces India’s commitment to collaborative security and capacity building in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). In an evolving…
Defence Ministry Signs ₹858 Crore Deals to Boost Air Defence and Naval Capabilities
New Delhi, March 2026 : The Ministry of Defence has signed two major contracts worth a combined ₹858 crore to strengthen India’s air defence and maritime surveillance capabilities. The agreements include the procurement of advanced missile systems for the Army and a maintenance contract for key naval aircraft. The contracts…
Raksha Mantri chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting for MoD on Border Roads Organisation
BRO is fostering an ecosystem along the borders encompassing national security, development & connectivity: Shri Rajnath Singh “Under Border Roads Development Programme 2023-28, all-weather connectivity is being ensured in remote & high-altitude regions, strengthening operational mobility & defence preparedness” Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of Parliamentary Consultative…
Raksha Mantri reviews West Asia situation & its effect on India’s defence preparedness
Operational & technological lessons should be studied to improve our own preparedness: Shri Rajnath Singh “Need to formalise integrated roadmap for next decade factoring in lessons learnt, challenges & opportunities while ensuring Aatmanirbharta” Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh took stock of the situation in West Asia and its effect on…
IICA, DGR Conclude 4th Corporate Governance Course for Defence Officers
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), in partnership with the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), Ministry of Defence, successfully concluded the Fourth Batch of the Directors’ Certification in Corporate Governance for Defence Officers on 20th March 2026, at the IICA Campus in Manesar, Gurugram. The two-week certification programme had 30…
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Addresses the 81st Staff Course at DSSC Wellington
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, visited the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington between 22nd and 24th March 2026. During the visit, he addressed student officers of the Indian Defence Forces, officers from friendly foreign countries attending the 81st Staff Course and the permanent staff of…
Indian Naval Ship Trikand Concludes Port Call At Port Victoria, Seychelles
Maiden tri-services edition of Exercise Lamitiye 2026 between India and Seychelles Indian Naval Ship Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has departed from Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 20 Mar 2026 on completion of an enriching port call. Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of the ship, called on senior Government functionaries…
Modern-day warfare transcends borders, robust military supported by prepared citizens must to secure national interests: Raksha Mantri
“Youth need to develop Vision, Understanding, Courage & Adaptability to navigate modern challenges effectively” “Girls passing out of Sainik Schools will soon become torchbearers of ‘Nari Shakti’” “Present-day warfare transcends borders, with national security encompassing economic, digital, energy, and even food security,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he…
Indian Navy Set To Commission Its Latest Stealth Frigate ‘Taragiri’
A New Vanguard of the Seas: Taragiri Set to Join the Indian Navy’s Frontline In a ceremony that marks a defining moment for India’s maritime sovereignty, the Indian Navy is preparing to commission its latest stealth Frigate, Taragiri (F41), on 03 Apr 2026. The ceremony at Visakhapatnam, scheduled to be presided over by…
