Defence
The Argentine Air Force Decommissions The A-4AR Fighting Hawk.
Buenos Aires; May 2026: Brigadier General Gustavo Valverde, Chief of the General Staff of the Argentine Air Force , announced this weekend the decommissioning of the A-4AR Fighting Hawk fighter-bombers, which belonged to the V Air Brigade. This concludes a period of almost sixty years of operational history for the…
IOS Sagar (INS Sunayna) Returns To Kochi After A Landmark Deployment
SAGAR to MAHASAGAR – Indian Navy Reinforces Regional Maritime Cooperation and Collective Security in the Indian Ocean Region Indian Navy marked the successful culmination of the landmark IOS SAGAR deployment with the flag-in of INS Sunayna at Kochi on 20 May 2026, following an extensive multinational deployment across the Indian Ocean…
Raksha Mantri holds bilateral talks with Minister of National Defence, Republic of Korea in Seoul
Both Ministers reaffirm resolve for stronger defence ties & rule-based Indo-Pacific India & South Korea sign agreements for cooperation in Defence Cyber, Training & UN Peacekeeping domains RM exhorts Korean to jointly develop and produce advanced technologies with India “Trusted partnerships between technologically capable nations acquire immense strategic importance; India…
Multilateral Exercise Pragati 2026 Commences At Umroi, Meghalaya
Multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 commenced today at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, with the participation from 12 friendly nations, namely Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. The contingents were accorded a warm and traditional welcome by the Indian Army on their arrival, reflecting India’s rich cultural heritage…
Rajnath Singh Pays Tribute to Korean War Heroes at National Cemetery in Seoul, Reaffirms Strong India–South Korea Defence Ties
Seoul, May 2026 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday paid solemn tribute to fallen soldiers at the National Cemetery of Korea during his official visit to South Korea, underscoring India’s commitment to strengthening defence and strategic cooperation with the Republic of Korea (ROK). Singh, who is on a multi-day…
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…
