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Army
Rajnath Singh pays homage to Kargil heroes in Dras; Army chief salutes soldiers’ courage
The Army chief, Gen Dhiraj Seth, hailed the courage of Indian soldiers as the defence minister, Rajnath Singh,
How artillery helped India win the Kargil war
How coordinated artillery fire turned the tide for Indian troops battling for Tololing and Point 4875 in the
Army steps up flood relief across Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Haveli
The Indian Army has deployed seven relief and rescue columns across flood-hit Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, rescuing 355
Army JCO’s organ donation gives six patients a new lease of life after Ladakh stroke
Naib Risaldar Virender Singh died after a brain stroke suffered at 16,000 feet; his wife’s consent led to the first
Army deploys 70 personnel, boats to Gujarat’s rain-hit Valsad as flood rescue operations intensify
The Army has deployed a 70-member team with five boats to flood-hit Valsad in Gujarat as torrential rain continues to
Army rescues 11 in flooded Rajouri, Assam Rifles and NDRF respond to Nagaland landslide
The Army rescued 11 civilians from flash floods in Rajouri even as Assam Rifles and NDRF launched a search and
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
With 80% Indigenous Content And 1,100 Ton Displacement, 2nd Submarine Hunter Malwan Delivered To Navy
Measuring about 80 metres in length and displacing nearly 1,100 tonnes, INS Malwan is purpose-built for operations in
Why Are Buyers Losing Faith In China’s Naval Exports?
China once positioned itself as an affordable alternative to Western and Russian arms suppliers. Yet many of its
When You Can’t Fight, You Fake: Pakistan’s AI Navy Targets Indian Leaders From Behind a
Pakistan’s turn towards deepfakes, edited missile launches and synthetic naval victories is a unique kind of threat. If tomorrow’s escalation
When Those Who Risk The Most Are Valued The Least: The RH Factor Allowance
Disparities in Risk and Hardship allowances between India’s Armed Forces and CAPF personnel expose deep questions of fairness, dignity, and
WATCH: Taiwan Navy’s Extended-Range Hsiung Feng III Missiles: Why This Upgrade Matters
After unveiling the third generation anti-ship missile Hsiung Feng III (HF-3) earlier this year, Taiwan’s Navy has quietly confirmed that
Visakhapatnam Hosts Grand International Fleet Review with 19 Foreign Warships
Visakhapatnam turned into a grand maritime stage as the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, witnessed the International Fleet Review (IFR),
Airforce
You Haven’t Changed Much, Easily Recognisable: Yasin Malik Identified As Main Shooter In 1990 IAF
The new testimonies offer direct, unequivocal identification of J&K separatist leader Yasin Malik and the other accused, providing
Women Agniveers’ Debut To Op Sindoor Flypast: IAF Unveils Tableau, Marching Contingent For R-Day Parade
The IAF's 'Operation Sindoor' flypast will involve 29 aircraft operating from six bases, organised into eight formations across
Why India Should Reject F-35 and Su-57, and Focus on Building Its Own 5th Gen
India’s strategic autonomy, growing defence manufacturing capacity, and unique security requirements demand a long-term vision and not tactical stopgap measures.
When Those Who Risk The Most Are Valued The Least: The RH Factor Allowance
Disparities in Risk and Hardship allowances between India’s Armed Forces and CAPF personnel expose deep questions of fairness, dignity, and
Wg Cdr Namansh Syal’s Final Journey: Wife’s Heartbreaking Farewell; Tejas Pilot Cremated With Full Military
Wing Commander Namansh Syal was known as a disciplined officer, a quiet achiever, and an exceptional athlete. At the time
WATCH: Rafale, Tejas Fly Over Brahmaputra As IAF Marks 93rd Anniversary With Dazzling Air Show
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Lachit Ghat and the rolling waters of the Brahmaputra, the IAF’s aerial formations
Coast Guard
We Are Poor, Release Children: Families Appeal As ICG Detains 11 Pakistani Fishermen Near Gujarat
In Pakistan, families of the detained fishermen have appealed for their immediate release through diplomatic channels, stressing that
US Coast Guard Pursues Sanctioned ‘Dark Fleet’ Tanker Near Venezuela Amid Rising Tensions
The US Coast Guard has launched an active pursuit of a sanctioned oil tanker in international waters near
Tri-Services, BSF, Coast Guard Test Multi-Domain Ops In Exercise Brahmashira Under Trishul War Games
Under the Trishul framework, exercises are also focusing on emerging domains like electronic warfare, cyber operations, drone and counter-drone warfare,
To Boost Inter-Force Synergy, Security Coordination, ICG Delegation Visits Assam Rifles; Sign Landmark MoU
This came a day after the ICG and Assam Rifles signed a landmark MoU on December 23, 2025. This marked
Taiwan Conducts Joint Military-Coast Guard Drill to Counter China’s ‘Grey Zone’ Threat
Taiwan’s Coast Guard and military units held a joint exercise in the port city of Kaohsiung on Sunday (June 8,
Taiwan Coast Guard Drives Out Chinese Vessel Near Dongsha Island: What Happened in the Latest
Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA) on June 23, 2025, announced that it successfully drove away a Chinese coast guard vessel
Paramilitary
Women Soldiers To Lead Security Along India-China LAC; ITBP To Deploy 10 All-Women Posts
ITBP DG highlighted that the force has been working on a comprehensive forwardisation plan, raising the number of
When Those Who Risk The Most Are Valued The Least: The RH Factor Allowance
Disparities in Risk and Hardship allowances between India’s Armed Forces and CAPF personnel expose deep questions of fairness,
Two Terrorists Killed As Forces Foil Infiltration Bid in Kupwara; Suspected Pak Drone Seen In
With winter approaching, the Indian Army and the paramilitary force are maintaining round-the-clock surveillance along both the LoC and the
Tri-Services, BSF, Coast Guard Test Multi-Domain Ops In Exercise Brahmashira Under Trishul War Games
Under the Trishul framework, exercises are also focusing on emerging domains like electronic warfare, cyber operations, drone and counter-drone warfare,
Three Maoists Killed In Chhattisgarh’s Kanker, Toll Rises To 252 In 2025 So Far
Three Maoists, including a woman cadre, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district on September
Senior Maoist Leader With Rs 45 Lakh Bounty Killed In Encounter With Security Forces in
Senior Maoist leader Mailarapu Adellu, alias Bhaskar, who had a total bounty of Rs 45 lakh on his head, was
Defence r&d
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
Ukraine Unveils ‘Flamingo’ Cruise Missile: Game-Changing Weapon To Strike 3,000 Km Into Russia
Ukraine has unveiled a weapon unlike any it has fielded before, one that could shift the balance of
Relaxed Penalties, R&D Boost To Industry, DPSUs: What New Defence Procurement Manual 2025 Has In
For the first time in over a decade, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has overhauled its procurement framework under the
Rajnath Singh releases DFP-2026, new reform to speed up DRDO’s R&D execution
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has unveiled the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026), a major reform aimed at accelerating
QuBeats, ADITI 2.0 Defence Challenge Winner, To Build India’s First Quantum Positioning System
Indian quantum deeptech startup QuBeats has been declared the winner of the ADITI 2.0 Defence Challenge, securing a government grant
Project Kusha: India’s Own Dome of Protection; An S-400 Style Defence System In the Making?
India is preparing to test a new generation of interceptor missiles under Project Kusha, a key element of Mission Sudarshan
Defence Industry
Will India Collaborate With Russia To Make SU-57 Jets? Report Says New Delhi Considering It
India is considering a Russian proposal to collaborate on the manufacturing of the SU-57, its fifth-generation stealth fighter,
WhAP 8×8: Vehicles To Be Rolled Out From Tata’s Manufacturing Plant, Largest Defence Factory In
Spread over 20,000 square metres, the site is now the largest defence manufacturing plant in Morocco. Under its
West Asia War Lessons: India Pushes Anti-Drone Shield, Swarm Warfare, and Decentralised Combat Strategy
Drawing critical lessons from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, India’s top military leadership has initiated high-level discussions on strengthening
We Stick To Deals: EU VP As India, EU Lock In Strategic Defence Pact Covering
With the signing of the agreement, India becomes the third Asian country, after Japan and South Korea, to enter into
Wars Becoming Complex: Rajnath Singh Calls For More Private Participation, Inaugurates Ammo Facility In Nagpur
India is steadily marching forward in ammunition production as it is manufacturing quality and reliable products, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Visakhapatnam To Dubai: India’s Oldest Defence Shipyard Courts Global Ship Repair Clients
India’s oldest defence shipyard, Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), is quietly repositioning itself from a traditional naval contractor into a contender
Space
Skyroot Aerospace’s Mission Aagaman: India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for historic maiden launch
Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 is set to make its maiden flight from Sriharikota on July 18, marking India’s first
Soyuz MS-29 restores crewed launches from repaired Baikonur pad, delivers crew to ISS
The Soyuz MS-29 mission restored crewed launches from Baikonur's repaired Site 31 while reaffirming US-Russia cooperation on the
Why Reliance Jio’s Entry into LEO satellite race comes at a crucial time for India
Jio is planning a massive low-Earth orbit satellite network that could provide broadband and direct-to-device connectivity, positioning India as a
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 Origin New
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 evidence of
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
Cyber
As US’s unease over China’s AI rise deepens, White House announces $5 billion as Genesis
The White House has pumped over $5 billion more into its Genesis Mission to fuse AI with American
When Machine Turned Rogue: OpenAI admits its models hacked a competitor on their own
OpenAI has admitted that two of its AI models autonomously escaped a security test and hacked into rival
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 using AI-generated
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, raising concerns
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,
News Feed
From Shivaji to Rani Laxmibai: MoD Proposes Ancient Warfare Tableau for R-Day 2026
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has proposed ‘Ancient Warfare/Military Strategy’ as the central theme for its 2026 Republic Day tableau, aiming to spotlight India’s historical martial heritage through authentic weapons
Army-backed Akhnoor Ignited Minds Initiative records 100% NEET 2026 success
An Indian Army-supported education initiative in Jammu’s Akhnoor has achieved a 100% success rate in NEET 2026, with all 27 enrolled students qualifying for India’s medical entrance examination.
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