Defence

Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari Appointed Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force

On May 2, 2025, Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari PVSM AVSM VM officially assumed the position of Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF). A highly decorated officer with over three decades of distinguished service, Air...

Indigenous Dhruv Helicopter Cleared for Military Use After Crash Probe

The Army and Air Force variants of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), have been officially cleared for operations. This decision comes after a three-month grounding prompted by a fatal crash of an Indian...

New Military Leadership Takes Charge: Key Appointments in Indian Defence Forces

On 1st May 2025, India's defence leadership witnessed significant transitions across the Army and the Air Force. These appointments mark a generational shift in command and are crucial for enhancing operational readiness, training effectiveness, and inter-services coordination. Why in the...

India Signs $7.4 Billion Deal with France for Rafale Fighter Jets

India signed a landmark agreement with France for the purchase of 26 Rafale fighter aircraft worth approximately 630 billion rupees ($7.4 billion). This deal, which includes both single-seater and twin-seater versions of the fighter jets, aims to bolster India's naval...

DRDO Achieves Major Hypersonic Tech Milestone with Scramjet Combustor Test

In a major stride toward developing hypersonic weapons, the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), a unit under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of an Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor on April...

Exercise ‘Aakraman’ Indian Air Force Drills with Rafales and Su-30s

Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted major military drills, named Exercise 'Aakraman,' simulating attacks on both mountain and ground targets. The exercise, which involved India’s most advanced fighter jets, including the Rafale and Su-30MKI aircraft, aimed to test and enhance the...

EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA: Safeguarding Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean

The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA stands as a cornerstone of maritime security efforts in the Western Indian Ocean and Red Sea regions. This comprehensive naval operation, launched by the European Union, has evolved significantly since its inception...

INS Sunayna Arrives at Mozambique’s Nacala Port: Strengthening India-Africa Maritime Cooperation

The Indian Navy's warship INS Sunayna has docked at Nacala Port in Mozambique on Thursday, April 17, 2025, as part of its ongoing deployment under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR mission. This port call represents a significant advancement in...

Indian Air Force Joins Multinational Exercise Desert Flag-10 in UAE

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed a contingent to the Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a prestigious multinational air combat exercise. This strategic engagement, scheduled to take place from...

India’s First Defence MoU with Slovakia Through JCBL Group

India and Slovakia have signed a significant defence Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering India’s domestic defence manufacturing capabilities. This agreement, finalized during Indian President Droupadi Murmu's state visit to Slovakia in April 2025, marks the first of its...