Defence
Switzerland Considers European Air Defence Systems After US Patriot Delays Over Iran War.
Switzerland; May 2026: Switzerland is reassessing its future air defence architecture after the United States warned that deliveries of the Patriot air defence missile system would face further delays due to the war in Iran, forcing Switzerland to consider French, German, Israeli, and South Korean alternatives. Announced on May 13,…
Self-reliance and jointness must for strategic autonomy & future-ready force: Raksha Mantri
Tomorrow’s battlefield will reward those who shorten time between idea, prototype & operational deployment, says Shri Rajnath Singh Op Sindoor is a defining example of New India’s capabilities, emerging threats necessitate preparedness backed by foresight: Raksha Rajya Mantri “A nation’s strength will increasingly depend on how quickly its defence forces,…
Raksha Rajya Mantri to inaugurate Kalam & Kavach 3.0 themed ‘Taking JAI Forward With I²’
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth will inaugurate the third edition of Kalam & Kavach at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 14, 2026. The conference will serve as a premier strategic platform bringing together senior policy makers, military leadership, defence industry stakeholders, diplomats, innovators, start-ups, academia & strategic experts…
CAPSS-HQ Maintenance Command Joint Aerospace
Headquarters Maintenance Command of the Indian Air Force, in collaboration with the Centre for Airpower and Strategic Studies (CAPSS), an autonomous defence think tank, successfully conducted a one-day Joint Aerospace Power Seminar at Nagpur on 11 May 2026. The seminar, centred on the theme “Efficient Maintenance and Atmanirbharta Enablers of Airpower,” brought…
IOS Sagar Departs Chattogram After Successful Port Call In Bangladesh
Indian Navy’s INS Sunayna, deployed under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, departed Chattogram, Bangladesh, on 10 May 2026 after a successful port call marked by professional engagements, maritime cooperation, and cultural exchanges with the Bangladesh Navy (BN). The ship is presently enroute to Colombo, Sri Lanka. The departure was marked…
SPYDER Air Defence System Is Operational In Morocco.
Rabat, Morocco; May 2026: SPYDER air defence system (for Surface-to-Air Python & DERby) is already in Moroccan territory, a tangible addition to Morocco ‘s air defence network and the culmination of a negotiation and interest process that had already been exclusively revealed in March 2023, when Morocco’s approach towards this…
Indian Coast Guard Conducts Girder Laying Ceremony for Indigenous Air Cushion Vehicles in Goa
The Girder Laying Ceremony of the 4th, 5th and 6th Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was held at Rassaim Yard of Chowgule Shipyard, Goa, on May 11, 2026. Under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, these ACVs are being manufactured with 50% indigenous material in India, marking…
India Has Adequate Fuel Stocks, No Supply Shortage: 5th IGoM on West Asia
Present conservation intended towards long-run capacity building All concrete steps being taken to prevent supply chains disruptions, people must remain calm: Shri Rajnath Singh “Govt’s primary focus is to ensure that energy flows remain uninterrupted, economic stability is maintained & maritime trade routes remain secure” “Need to focus on strategic…
Turkish CAMD Mini-Submarine Successfully Completes Initial Testing.
May 2026: Turkey has developed and tested the first CAMD mini-submarine capable of launching torpedoes. The multi-purpose mini-submarine has successfully completed its first diving trials, according to DATUM Submarine Technologies. The CAMD (Cok Amacli Mini Denizalti) made its first unmanned dive in the Marmara Sea near Karamürsel. Datum AŞ exhibits…
Operation Sindoor- 88 Hours Commemorative Run 07 May To 10 May 26
88 hours, 600 runners from IAF, IA and Civil volunteers participated in the Run. The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted an 88 hours “Op Sindoor Commemorative Run” from 07 May to 10 May 26 at New Delhi. The event commemorated the first anniversary of the 88-hours of successful air operations,…
