Defence

Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi Inaugurates Ibex Tarana 88.4 FM in Uttarakhand

In a key strategic visit to India’s northern frontier, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed the operational readiness of troops deployed in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. During his visit, he also inaugurated Ibex Tarana 88.4 FM, a...

ICG Inaugurates Strategic Jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour to Enhance Coastal Security

In a significant boost to India’s maritime security infrastructure, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inaugurated a dedicated jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour in Kerala on June 7, 2025. Spanning 76.7 meters, this state-of-the-art facility is designed to improve operational efficiency and...

India’s First Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Team Returns from Historic Seychelles Voyage

In a landmark display of courage, endurance, and gender empowerment, the Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Expedition Team of the Indian Armed Forces returned home on June 4, 2025, after successfully completing a two-month-long, 1,800-nautical-mile voyage to Seychelles. Sailing aboard the indigenous...

Shailendra Nath Gupta Appointed as New Director General of Defence Estates

Shailendra Nath Gupta, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES), has been appointed as the Director General of Defence Estates (DGDE). With over three decades of experience in cantonment administration and defence land management, Gupta officially assumed...

India’s MARCOS vs US Navy SEALs: Weapons & Gear Compared

In the realm of special operations forces, few names carry as much weight as the US Navy SEALs and India’s MARCOS (Marine Commandos). Both are elite units trained for maritime, amphibious, counter-terrorism, and special reconnaissance missions. However, their weapons and...

India’s Artillery Modernization: Dhanush vs Bofors vs ATAGS

India is upgrading its army’s artillery systems to make them more modern, powerful, and accurate. For many years, the Indian Army used the Bofors gun, which performed well during the Kargil War. But now, India is developing and using new...

Swathi Radar vs AN/TPQ-53: Counter-Battery Radar Showdown

In the evolving landscape of modern artillery warfare, counter-battery radars have become essential for detecting, tracking, and neutralizing enemy fire. These radar systems play a pivotal role in providing situational awareness, force protection, and target acquisition. Two of the most...

Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann Appointed Senior Air Staff Officer of Western Air Command

In a significant development for the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann has officially taken over as the Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) of the Western Air Command (WAC). With over three decades of distinguished service, the...

Maiden Visit of EUNAVFOR Ships to India Marks Strengthening of Maritime Ties

In a significant boost to international maritime cooperation, ships from the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) — ESPS Reina Sofia (Spanish Navy) and ITS Antonio Marceglia (Italian Navy) — made their maiden port call to Mumbai from May 26 to...

Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana Appointed New CINCAN: A Milestone for Joint Defence Leadership

On June 1, 2025, Lt General Dinesh Singh Rana assumed charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command (CINCAN), India’s only integrated tri-services command. His appointment underscores India’s focus on enhancing jointmanship and strategic command capability in...