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Sanjukta Parashar makes history as first woman to command CRPF’s elite CoBRA
Sanjukta Parashar has become the first woman to command the CRPF’s elite CoBRA unit, bringing her counterinsurgency experience in
Mecca, Jeddah, Taif put on high alert. Could ‘danger’ on holy city push Saudi Arabia to seek wider
Saudi Arabia’s brief alerts in Mecca, Jeddah and Taif amid renewed Houthi attacks raise questions over Riyadh’s strategy and
Yudh Abhyas goes dual-theatre as India, US sharpen high-end warfighting
India and the US have taken Yudh Abhyas into two sharply different operational environments, combining desert warfare in Rajasthan
Saudi Arabia says Houthi drone shot down near Mecca, Yemeni group rejects claim of attack on Islam’s holiest city
Saudi Arabia says its air defences downed a Houthi drone before it reached Mecca, while the Houthis deny targeting Islam’s holiest city, as false-flag speculation swirls around the widening Gulf war.
OPINION & COMMENTARY
Army
Gen Dhiraj Seth begins 3-day Russia visit as New Delhi and Moscow expand
General Dhiraj Seth’s Russia visit comes as India and Moscow seek to reshape their longstanding defence relationship around technology
Western Command keeps operational readiness in focus as it marks 80th raising day
Recent readiness reviews and closer Army-Air Force coordination frame the anniversary at Chandimandir as the command remains focused on
Yudh Abhyas goes dual-theatre as India, US sharpen high-end warfighting
India and the US have taken Yudh Abhyas into two sharply different operational environments, combining desert warfare in Rajasthan with
Paws in the Sky: Indian Army paratrooper jumps from plane with combat dog
A Surya Warriors paratrooper carried out a rare tandem parachute jump with a combat dog over Behat Drop Zone, showcasing
MoD report says PLA deployment reduced on northern border, says Indian Army ‘poised
India’s defence ministry report says PLA deployments along the northern borders declined in 2025, even as fresh tensions in Arunachal
Indian paratroopers join US, France, Japan in multinational airborne drill in Indonesia
Troops from India, Indonesia, the United States, France and Japan carried out a parachute insertion during Super Garuda Shield 2026,
The Tankman Arrives: Gen Dhiraj Seth ends Armoured Corps’ 30-year wait for Indian Army’s top
General Dhiraj Seth takes charge as India’s 31st Army chief, becoming only the seventh Armoured Corps officer –
Navy
INS Mysore concludes fourth Samudra Laksamana exercise with Royal Malaysian Navy
Four-day drill at Lumut combined harbour exchanges with a sea phase involving KD Lekir and KD Gagah Samudera,
Indian Navy chief gets Maori welcome in New Zealand as maritime ties gain momentum
The chief of the naval staff, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, receives a traditional Māori welcome in New Zealand as
India expands maritime footprint in Southeast Asia with INS Kulish’s Cambodia visit
INS Kulish’s arrival at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base marks another step in India’s expanding maritime engagement with Southeast Asia, strengthening
As China’s navy expands its reach, India faces a fleet-building test
China’s growing naval presence and expanding port access are reshaping the Indian Ocean, pushing India to strengthen its sea control,
India, Australia map expanded naval drills for 2027 amid growing maritime cooperation
India and Australia are set to widen naval cooperation, with both sides exploring expanded exercises and deeper operational coordination in
INS Mysore reaches Malaysia for Samudra Laksamana as naval cooperation gains operational focus
INS Mysore’s deployment to Lumut for the fourth edition of the bilateral exercise follows recent India-Malaysia military talks and a
Airforce
IAF Dronathon 2026: Over 20 defence firms test next-gen drones at Pokhran
India’s first-ever IAF Dronathon 2026 enters Day 2 at Pokhran, testing drones, swarm systems, electronic warfare and counter-drone
Indian Air Force instructors join RAF to train British pilots in historic UK deployment
Three Indian Air Force instructors have joined the Royal Air Force in Wales to train British pilots, marking
IAF opens pseudo-satellite race for Indian industry to boost surveillance capabilities
The IAF has invited Indian industry to develop high-altitude pseudo-satellites (Haps) designed for persistent surveillance, communications and intelligence operations.
Exercise Veer Guardian: Rajnath Singh hails India-Japan defence milestone as Japanese fighters arrive for air-combat
Rajnath Singh calls Japan’s first fighter deployment to India a defence milestone as Veer Guardian 2026 strengthens bilateral military cooperation.
Su-30MKI set for long-range boost as India eyes Russian RVV-BD missile
India is considering integrating the Russian-origin RVV-BD air-to-air missile with its Su-30MKI fleet, potentially giving the IAF a 300-km-class long-range
In pictures: IAF’s Sarang team brings new ‘Spot Stall Turn’ to Egypt airshow
The IAF’s Sarang team is set to showcase its signature Dolphin Leap and new Spot Stall Turn manoeuvre at the
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
Saudi Arabia says Houthi drone shot down near Mecca, Yemeni group rejects claim
Saudi Arabia says its air defences downed a Houthi drone before it reached Mecca, while the Houthis deny targeting
Imran Khan’s sons accuse Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir of personal vendetta
Imran Khan’s sons have accused Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, of pursuing a personal vendetta against the
Mecca, Jeddah, Taif put on high alert. Could ‘danger’ on holy city push
Saudi Arabia’s brief alerts in Mecca, Jeddah and Taif amid renewed Houthi attacks raise questions over Riyadh’s strategy and whether
US confirms on-orbit space weapons as Washington signals new phase in space warfare
The United States has acknowledged that it has deployed weapons in orbit for space-control missions, signalling a new phase in
Bangladesh tribunal sentences 7 Awami League leaders to death over 2024 uprising
Obaidul Quader and six leaders of the party and affiliated organizations were convicted in absentia over crimes against humanity linked
Iran rejects Trump’s latest overture, sets conditions before any US talks
Iran has rejected President Donald Trump’s latest overture for talks, insisting that Washington must first meet Tehran’s conditions as tensions
The Tankman Arrives: Gen Dhiraj Seth ends Armoured Corps’ 30-year wait for Indian Army’s top
General Dhiraj Seth takes charge as India’s 31st Army chief, becoming only the seventh Armoured Corps officer –
Coast Guard
Two Chinese survivors reach Paradip after MV Ocean Winner sinking, search continues
Two Chinese survivors of sunken cargo vessel MV Ocean Winner were brought safely to Paradip, while the search
Rajnath Singh announces gender-neutral entry and faster ex gratia rules for Coast Guard
The defence minister, Rajnath Singh, has announced gender-neutral officer induction and faster ex gratia payouts for the Indian
Coast Guard Commissions Indigenous Patrol Vessel ICGS Akshay
The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Akshay, an indigenous fast patrol vessel built by Goa Shipyard Limited, strengthening India's maritime
Indian Coast Guard inducts first indigenous hovercraft H-561 in major maritime Boost
The Indian Coast Guard has inducted H-561, its first indigenous hovercraft, boosting maritime operations and strengthening India's self-reliance in defence
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 is tightening
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 maritime threats
Paramilitary
CISF head constable dies after rifle discharges while cleaning in Dantewada
The service rifle reportedly discharged while the CISF personnel was cleaning it at a camp in Bacheli, police
CRPF set to replace Army at 21 ‘hypersensitive’ posts in Jammu’s Kathua-Udhampur belt, CoBRA units
The CRPF is preparing to take over counterinsurgency duties from the Indian Army at 21 hypersensitive locations in
NSG launches first ‘Mahila Commando’ course for women police, CAPF personnel
Women serving in state police forces and CAPFs will undergo 12 weeks of training at Manesar in weapons, marksmanship, tactical
In Manipur, 46 members of militant group surrender with arms as state intensifies peace push
Forty-six cadres of the KCP Taibanganba faction have laid down arms in Imphal, adding momentum to a surrender and rehabilitation
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 in West
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, marshy, and
Defence r&d
DRDO to build new missile testing range at Junput in Bengal to ease pressure on
DRDO is set to build a new missile and weapons testing range at Junput in West Bengal’s Purba
DRDO’s GaN breakthrough strengthens India’s push for self-reliant radar and electronic-warfare technology
DRDO’s indigenous gallium nitride semiconductor programme marks an important step towards reducing India’s dependence on foreign suppliers for
DRDO pre-qualifies private firms for participating in future strategic-weapons projects. Why was it necessary?
DRDO is pre-qualifying private companies for future strategic-weapons projects as India seeks faster development, larger production capacity and resilient missile
Parliamentary panel urges DRDO to set clear targets and boost defence R&D
The committee has urged stronger monitoring of defence projects, greater investment in research and development and measures to reduce India's
India extends Notam range to 3,760km for Odisha coast missile test
The test window remains scheduled for August 6-7
India issues fresh Notam for 2,530km off Odisha coast, likely for long-range missile test
India has issued a fresh Notam for a 2,530km missile test corridor off the Odisha coast, active August 6-7, reviving
Defence Industry
Andhra Pradesh high court puts extremely low defence bids under judicial scrutiny
The Andhra Pradesh high court has reinforced the need to scrutinize abnormally low defence bids, making clear that
Rajnath Singh lays out 2047 defence vision, calls for self-reliance in critical technologies
The defence minister stressed on higher indigenous content, stronger DRDO industry ties, multi-fold export growth and a bigger
India, Vietnam discuss increasing supplies of ‘Made in India’ defence equipment
India and Vietnam are looking to expand supplies of Indian-made defence equipment as bilateral ties deepen across defence industry, maritime
Embraer strengthens India manufacturing push as aerospace supply chain takes shape
Embraer is widening its India strategy from aircraft sales to local sourcing, engineering, MRO and potential aircraft assembly, creating a
DAC clears ₹1.10 lakh crore worth upgrades for helicopters, radars, jammers and more
The Defence Acquisition Council has cleared procurement proposals worth around ₹1.10 lakh crore, covering helicopters, radars, mine-laying systems, high-mobility vehicles,
Tata Boeing rolls out 400th India-made Apache fuselage, TASL explores Javelin co-production
Tata Boeing Aerospace has reached its 400th AH-64E Apache fuselage at its Hyderabad facility, while Tata Advanced Systems is separately
Cyber
Microsoft drafts ‘humanist’ rulebook to stop its AI from ever slipping out of human hands
Microsoft has unveiled a draft “Humanist AI” code of conduct designed to keep its future models permanently obedient
Trump downplays AI ‘doom’ warnings, puts staying ahead of China in race as priority
The US president has downplayed concerns over AI risk and called the growing alarm over artificial intelligence as
AI race is getting out of control, warns Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Anthropic chief Dario Amodei has urged the AI industry to moderate the pace of frontier-model development, warning that autonomous systems
Anthropic catches Claude aiding bioweapons research, state surveillance
Anthropic’s latest threat report reveals its AI models were misused for bioweapons-adjacent research and for state-backed surveillance operations run out
Meta launches Muse AI agent linked to WhatsApp and Instagram, raising privacy and trust questions
Meta’s new Muse AI agent can work across WhatsApp, Instagram and other applications, but its access to personal data has
China-backed hackers targeted Nasa, US senate and critical infrastructure, FBI says
US authorities have seized two China-linked hacking platforms allegedly used to target Nasa, the US senate and critical infrastructure while
Space
US confirms on-orbit space weapons as Washington signals new phase in space warfare
The United States has acknowledged that it has deployed weapons in orbit for space-control missions, signalling a new
India-France space ties get major boost as private firms strike new deals on surveillance, launches
India and France have deepened their space partnership with three new private-sector agreements spanning strategic satellite surveillance, launches
Isro tests CE20 engine at 220kN for LVM3-M7. What does it mean for India’s space
Isro’s higher-thrust CE20 test advances LVM3-M7 preparations, with heavier-payload performance still to be demonstrated in flight.
Isro privatization row: Media says employees seek ‘clarification’, agency calls reports ‘baseless’
Nine Isro employee associations have written to chairman V Narayanan seeking clarity on the space agency’s future role as rocket
Isro launches EOS-05 successfully. How GSLV-F17 works and why India’s first geosynchronous imaging satellite matters
Isro’s GSLV-F17 has successfully launched EOS-05, giving India its first dedicated geosynchronous imaging satellite for near-continuous Earth observation and strategic
‘Naughty Boy’: Isro to launch EOS-05, India’s first geosynchronous imaging satellite, on September 4
The satellite is designed to give India a persistent view of the same broad region from roughly 36,000km above Earth,