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Army
First NDA-trained women officers commissioned into Indian Armed Forces in historic milestone
India's first batch of NDA-trained women cadets has been commissioned as officers in the Armed Forces, marking a historic
Operation Sindoor face Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai moves to NSCS as Military Advisor
Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai is set to take over as Military Advisor to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS),
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth appointed next Indian Army chief, to take over on
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, the Army’s vice-chief and a veteran Armoured Corps officer, has been named the next chief of
India-US Yudh Abhyas 2026 to feature Apache helicopters, long-range strike drills for first
The 22nd edition of India-US Exercise Yudh Abhyas will begin in September with around 700 troops participating. For the first
Army Chief Dwivedi details next-generation combat strategy, theatre command roadmap
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi detailed the Army's push for drones, electronic warfare, Integrated Battle Groups and theatre commands to
Army chief Gen Dwivedi says Zorawar battle tanks delayed, induction in 2028-29, reports
The Zorawar tanks’ protection levels are to be improved over the present STANAG Level 4 before they can be inducted
Navy
Indian Navy decommissions Sea King-Mk42B fleet, marks the end of a glorious chapter
The Indian Navy has formally retired its Sea King-Mk42B “Flying Frigates” after 36 glorious of years of service.
First NDA-trained women officers commissioned into Indian Armed Forces in historic milestone
India's first batch of NDA-trained women cadets has been commissioned as officers in the Armed Forces, marking a
Indian Navy to get 20 GNSS jammers under ₹449 crore indigenization deal
India has contracted Bengaluru firm Accord Software and Systems to supply 20 indigenously developed advanced GNSS jammers to the Navy
INS Baaz expansion shelved as centre approves Galathea Bay airport in Great Nicobar
The Centre has dropped plans to expand INS Baaz and will instead build a new dual-use airport at Galathea Bay
From the Bridge of INS Vikramaditya to the Top of the Indian Navy—What You Need
On a Sunday morning steeped in ceremony and solemnity, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan stepped forward to lead the Indian Navy into
AUKUS Partners Launch Undersea Drone Program, Australia to Receive Only Second-Hand Submarines
The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have announced a landmark programme to develop advanced unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs) under
Airforce
Defence ministry receives nearly 10 bids for 87 MALE drones to bolster Indian Air Force’s
Among the firms that have reached out to the ministry are Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Solar Defence and Aerospace
India joins 18 other nations for Australia’s Pitch Black air exercise in July
India is set to join 18 other nations at Australia’s Exercise Pitch Black 2026, with Rafale jets likely
First NDA-trained women officers commissioned into Indian Armed Forces in historic milestone
India's first batch of NDA-trained women cadets has been commissioned as officers in the Armed Forces, marking a historic milestone
Five IAF Personnel Killed as AN-32 Crashes at Jorhat Airbase; Co-Pilot Survives
An IAF An-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Jorhat airbase in Assam on Saturday. Rescue operations are
First India-built C295 transport aircraft for Indian Air Force takes off from Gujarat
India’s first Made-in-India Airbus C295 military transport aircraft completed its maiden test flight from Vadodara, marking a major boost for
IAF to get 24 Tejas jets this year, defence ministry may impose penalties on HAL
The defence ministry has asked HAL to strictly meet the delivery deadlines for Tejas aircraft and is considering financial penalties
Russia Launches Record 479 UAVs On Ukraine, Shows Growing Mettle Of Drone Warfare
Russia launched a record-breaking 479 drones in overnight attacks across multiple regions of Ukraine, including for the first
IAF, USAF Sharpen Joint Special Ops Skills in First-Ever Exercise Tiger Claw
Exercise Tiger Claw 2025 marked the first-ever independent Special Forces exercise conducted jointly by the Indian Air Force
International
US boosts arms output after Iran conflict, plans war-ready stockpile in Australia
The US has moved to expand weapons production after the Iran conflict while planning a war-ready military stockpile in
Elon Musk’s Grok AI played role in Iran strikes, Trump administration reveals
A US legal filing has revealed that Elon Musk’s Grok was used in military operations against Iran, highlighting how
Trump administration restores Pacific Command name, raises questions over Indo-Pacific strategy
The Trump administration’s decision to restore the US Pacific Command name revives debate over Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
US-Iran peace deal: Israelis react angrily, prominent voices express concern
Israeli politicians and citizens strongly criticize the tentative US-Iran peace agreement, warning that the deal jeopardizes regional security by ignoring
Ukraine hits major Russian oil refinery in Moscow region causing major fire in
The intent behind hitting Russia’s energy infrastructure using long-range drone attacks along with other industrial targets is to weaken Moscow’s
Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber nosedives and crashes in Siberia, one crew member killed
A Russian Tu-22M3 Backfire strategic bomber nosedived and crashed during a training flight in Siberia’s Irkutsk region.
Coast Guard
Despite US Sanctions, India Signs Rs 2,182 Cr Missile Deal With Russia; Rs 2,901 Cr
Worth mentioning here is that the major defence procurement decision comes at a time when the United States
Kalari Leap In Lakshadweep And Minicoy Archipelago: Army’s Southern Command Flexes Air-Maritime-Special Ops
The drills simulated a spectrum of operational scenarios that India could face in its island territories, from hostile
MoD Signs Rs 2,312 Crore Contract with HAL for Eight Dornier 228 Aircraft for Coast
The Ministry of Defence on February 12, 2026, signed a Rs 2,312 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for
Strongest Pillars Of National Security: Rajnath Singh Hails ICG’s Frontline Role In Op Sindoor, Maritime
India’s four-day military action against terror bases in Pakistan and PoK wasn’t just a success but also a vivid demonstration
Despite Ongoing Tensions, India and Bangladesh Swap Detained 151 Fishermen Keeping Livelihood Concerns In Mind
India and Bangladesh governments successfully concluded the release and repatriation of all 23 Indian fishermen and 128 Bangladesh fishermen, along
Making India’s Waters Safer: Navy–Coast Guard Law Workshop Targets Smuggling, Illegal Fishing And EEZ Threats
A key aspect of the training was the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). UNCLOS is
Paramilitary
India deports over 40 undocumented migrants to Bangladesh; BSF-BGB faceoff at border
The BSF’s efforts to send away undocumented migrants to Bangladesh were confronted by the BGB at the border
India Begins Fencing Bangladesh Border, To Launch ‘Smart Border’ System By 2027
The smart border would be a strong security grid that drastically reduces blind spots, especially in riverine, hilly,
Security Forces Near Final Blow To Red Corridor Dream: Amit Shah Says India Will Be
Worth mentioning here is that last month, top Maoist commander and the organisation's key "strategist" Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji surrendered.
Indian Army With ITBP, Bhairav Battalion Leads High-Altitude Joint Artillery Drill In Arunachal
The integrated exercise was validated through multiple live artillery fire missions executed in realistic battlefield scenarios. Troops operated under simulated
Indian Security Forces Eliminate Three Terrorists Ahead Of Amit Shah’s J&K Visit
The forces recovered M4 rifles, AK-47, and large quantities of ammunition from the dead terrorists. "Contact with terrorists was established
Calcutta HC Sets March 31 Deadline for Bengal To Hand Over Border Land To BSF,
Counsel representing the Centre told the court that the West Bengal government is constitutionally obligated to hand over the land
Defence r&d
India tests LRLACM for second time, clears path to induction for Navy and Air Force
DRDO’s second successful test of the LRLACM clears the way for a ₹14,000 crore procurement order from the
India enters new defence era with DRDO’s missile shield success
India showcased its next-generation defence capabilities after DRDO successfully conducted three consecutive flight-tests, intercontinental ballistic missile-level threats.
DRDO, IAF successfully test-fire Rudram II missile from Sukhoi-30MKI off Odisha coast
DRDO and the Indian Air Force successfully test-fired the indigenous Rudram II next-generation air-to-surface missile from a Sukhoi-30MKI off the
DRDO Tests High-Calibre Bomb at Panchkula Range
A defence research lab, on Sunday (May 31, 2026), conducted a successful test of a ‘high-calibre’ bomb, meant for air
India Issues Tender To Three Domestic Firms For Fifth-General AMCA Aircraft Project
Under the execution model, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO's) Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) would execute the AMCA project
US Firm Honeywell Delivers 3 Engines For India’s Indigenous HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft
India originally planned to buy more PC-7 MkII trainers, but it was shelved in July 2019 after the Swiss firm
Defence Industry
Defence ministry receives nearly 10 bids for 87 MALE drones to bolster Indian Air Force’s
Among the firms that have reached out to the ministry are Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Solar Defence and Aerospace
India’s defence output climbs to record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26
India’s defence production rose to a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in Financial Year 2025-26, with private-sector participation reaching
France ready for Rafale aircraft technology transfer, to engage Indian private sector for nuclear plants
The prime minister, Narendra Modi, and the French president, Emmanuel Macron, to meet in Paris next week when key announcements
Indian Navy to get 20 GNSS jammers under ₹449 crore indigenization deal
India has contracted Bengaluru firm Accord Software and Systems to supply 20 indigenously developed advanced GNSS jammers to the Navy
India’s transport aircraft project moves ahead; Embraer bets on C-390
Brazil’s Embraer expects India to soon issue a tender for 60-80 military transport aircraft, with its C-390 Millennium emerging as
PM Modi visits L&T’s Hazira complex, glimpses of India’s homegrown submarine future emerge
The PM’s visit to L&T’s Hazira complex has brought fresh attention to India’s most ambitious homegrown conventional submarine effort.
Cyber
Inside Iran’s Digital War Machine: How Tehran Weaponised Social Media In The West Asia Conflict
A defining feature of Iran’s narrative warfare has been the aggressive use of artificial intelligence. The country is
India Releases New Framework For Drone Security Vulnerabilities To Tighten Warfare Doctrine
The framework noted that the drones were also highly susceptible to cyber intervention, signal interference, and data exploitation,
India Comes Up With The First Anti-Terror Policy, To Treat Cyber Attacks As Terrorism
“India has been on the target of global terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State of Iraq and
Op Chakra-V: Google Ads To SMS Campaigns – How CBI Unearthed Rs 1000 Crore Cyber
Searches were carried out at 27 locations in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Haryana. Digital devices, documents,
US Pauses Immigration Processing Citing ‘Security Risks’; Seizes Myanmar-Based Crypto Scam Site
The crackdown comes just weeks after Washington launched its first Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Strike Force, which has already seized three
Pakistan Shifts To AI-Based Cyber War; Hackers Target Defence, Govt Systems With Advanced Spyware DeskRAT
Pakistan-linked Transparent Tribe has previously been linked to attacks involving Crimson RAT malware, often disguised as security briefings. During the
Space
In Blow to Bezos, Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test
In a major blow to billionaire Jeff Bezos as he competes with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, an uncrewed Blue
Chandrayaan-2 Data Hints at Presence of Ice Beneath Moon’s South Pole Surface
Years after Chandrayaan-2 reached the Moon, the mission continues to unlock new secrets, with scientists now uncovering fresh
China launches Shenzhou-23 crewed mission, targets faster docking and year-long stay in space
China’s space programme took another step forward with the launch of the Shenzhou-23 mission, sending three astronauts into orbit on
China Begins Training Two Pakistani Astronauts For Future Space Missions
The two Pakistani astronauts were training to join a mission to the Chinese space station later this year. They were
Fraudulent Facebook Page Circulated Doctored Images Falsely Attributed to Pakistan’s EO-3 Satellite
A Facebook page impersonating Pakistan’s national space agency SUPARCO circulated at least three doctored satellite images in the days following
Pakistan Set To Send First Astronaut To China’s Space Station: Beijing Picks 2 Candidates In
For Pakistan, which has historically had a limited footprint in human spaceflight, the move represents a breakthrough moment. According to
