Defence
Steel Cutting Of Fifth Fleet Support Ship For Indian Navy
‘Steel Cutting’ Ceremony of 5th and the last of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam on 08 May 2026, in presence of VAdm Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition as the Chief Guest. CMD, HSL and other senior officials from Indian Navy and HSL…
10ᵗʰ India-Australia Defence Policy Talks held in New Delhi
The 10ᵗʰ edition of Defence Policy Talks between India and Australia took place in New Delhi on May 08, 2026. The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary Shri Amitabh Prasad, while the Australian side was headed by First Assistant Secretary, International Policy Mr Bernard Philip. The discussion reaffirmed the…
Raksha Mantri visits Tiranga Mountain Rescue’s photo exhibition in New Delhi marking 10 years of dedicated service to the nation
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on May 08, 2026, visited a photo exhibition titled ‘A Decade of Silent Service to the Nation’ organised by Tiranga Mountain Rescue (TMR), India’s pioneering high-altitude rescue organisation, at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi to commemorate 10 years of dedicated service. The exhibition featured impactful photographs, capturing TMR’s…
Op Sindoor Showcased India’s New Military Resolve and High-Impact Warfare Doctrine: Rajnath Singh
Urges Commanders to stay future-ready amid geopolitical uncertainties “Need to strengthen capabilities in AI, autonomous systems, data analytics & secure communication networks” “Future wars will we won by innovative thinking & enhanced synergy” “‘Element of surprise’ key to remain unpredictable & secure strategic edge” “Operation Sindoor is a testament to the…
Raksha Rajya Mantri to inaugurate India’s first International Ophthalmology Research Conference in New Delhi
The Department of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, in collaboration with All-India Ophthalmological Society, is set to host India’s first International Ophthalmology Research Conference at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment on May 09 & 10, 2026. This two-day academic event, named All-India Ophthalmological Society – Armed Forces…
DRDO & IAF successfully conduct maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation weapon
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha on May 07, 2026. TARA, the modular range extension kit, is India’s first indigenous glide weapon system to convert unguided warheads…
INS Sagardhwani Arrives In Cam Ranh, Vietnam
INS Sagardhwani, an oceanographic research vessel, arrived at Cam Ranh, Vietnam on 05 May 2026, marking a significant step in India’s scientific cooperation with Vietnam. On arrival, the ship was warmly received by Senior Colonel Tran Van Cuong, Deputy Head of Khanh Hoa Military Command, along with representatives from the…
INS Sudarshini Arrives At Mindelo, Cape Verde
INS Sudarshini, the Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship, entered the Port of Mindelo, located on São Vicente Island in Cape Verde, on 04 May 2026. The visit to Mindelo is the eighth port call since the flagging off on 20 Jan 2026 and marks the final African stopover before the ship embarks on her…
DRDO opens CBRN Field Training & Demonstration Centre in Delhi
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) opened the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) field training and demonstration Centre at Burari plains in Delhi on May 06, 2026. Inaugurated by Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat, the centre aims to further enhance preparedness for…
Raksha Mantri holds bilateral talks with Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of National Defence of Vietnam in New Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam General Phan Van Giang in New Delhi on May 06, 2026. The meeting was marked by warmth and growing strategic trust, reflecting the deep-rooted Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India…









