Defence
MSMEs, Start-ups Boost Defence Self-Reliance: Raksha Rajya Mantri
The National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC) 2026, organised by the Department of Defence Production (DDP) on the theme ‘Advanced Manufacturing Technologies’, concluded at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on March 20, 2026, after two days of extensive discussions on advanced manufacturing technologies and industry participation in defence production. The conclave brought…
DGR Ex-Servicemen Job Fair Organised In New Delhi
The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, organised an Ex-Servicemen Job Fair at Aravali Auditorium, Shankar Vihar Military Station, New Delhi on 20 March 2026. The event saw an enthusiastic response, bringing together over 850 Ex-Servicemen and 42 leading national and multinational companies, offering more…
India Must Emerge as Global Drone Manufacturing Hub : Raksha Mantri
“Indigenous drone production ecosystem must for strategic autonomy, defence preparedness & self-reliance” Over 200 problem statements of Defence Forces, ICG, DSA and DPSUs unveiled as part of DISC 14 & ADITI Challenges 4.0 “676 start-ups/MSMEs/Innovators join defence innovation ecosystem through iDEX; 58 prototypes worth Rs 3,853 crore receive procurement clearance;…
Keel laying of two Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for ICG
The keel laying ceremony of Yard 16402 & 16403, the second and third ship of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), was held at M/s YMPL, Ratnagiri on March 17, 2026. With a range of 5,000 nautical miles, these ships will be capable of achieving a maximum speed of…
Indian Navy Advances IOS SAGAR to Boost Maritime Ties in Indian Ocean
Reaffirming India’s commitment to collaborative maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region, the second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR commenced on 16 Mar 2026. The Indian Navy assumed the chair of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) in Feb 2026. Therefore, this Edition includes participation from 16 IONS nations of the Indian…
Raksha Mantri to inaugurate DDP’s National Defence Industries Conclave 2026 on ‘Advanced Manufacturing Technologies’ in New Delhi
The National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC) 2026, organised by the Department of Defence Production (DDP) on the theme ‘Advanced Manufacturing Technologies’, will be held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on March 19-20, 2026. The two-day event will be inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh. The conclave aims to strengthen the…
HQ IDS Hosts Seminar on Cognitive Spectrum & Quantum Tech in Delhi
The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) conducted the Second Niche Technology Nexus (NTN) Seminar on March 16, 2026, in New Delhi. Focused on the theme ‘Cognitive Spectrum Operations and Quantum Technologies,’ the seminar brought together experts from the Defence Forces, academia, industry, start-ups, and research organizations to deliberate on…
DGR To Host Exclusive Job Fair For Ex-Servicemen At Delhi
In a landmark initiative to empower and support the reintegration of Ex-Servicemen into the civilian workforce, the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (MoD) is organizing a Job Fair for Ex-Servicemen on 20 Mar 2026 at New Delhi. This job fair will serve as a dedicated platform to connect Ex-Servicemen of Indian Army,…
Indian Naval Ship Trikand Concludes Port Call At Port Louis, Mauritius
INS Trikand concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius on 13 Mar 26. The ship participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day Parade on 12 Mar 26 with a marching contingent, naval band and integral helicopter for the fly-past, at Champ de Mars, Port Louis. This is in keeping with the tradition of…
Indian Naval Ship INS Sudarshini Arrives in Malta
The Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the historic port of Valletta, Malta on 12 Mar 2026, marking a significant milestone in her landmark transoceanic expedition Lokayan-26. The visit underscores the deep-rooted maritime ties between India and Malta and represents an important leg of the ship’s ambitious 22,000-nautical-mile global voyage.…
