Defence

Indian Army Departs For Yudh Abhyas 2025 in Alaska

A contingent of the Indian Army has departed for Fort Wainwright, Alaska, to participate in the 21st edition of Yudh Abhyas, a joint military exercise between India and the United States, taking place from 1st to 14th September 2025. This...

Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia Appointed IAF Maintenance Head

Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia AVSM VSM assumed the prestigious role of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance (AOM) at the Indian Air Force Headquarters. A veteran with an illustrious service record of 37 years, he brings deep technical expertise and distinguished leadership to...

Army Conducts Yudh Kaushal 3.0 Multi-Domain Drill in Arunachal

The Indian Army successfully conducted Exercise ‘Yudh Kaushal’ 3.0 in the Kameng region of Arunachal Pradesh, a high-altitude and extreme-climate zone of the eastern Himalayas. The large-scale drill demonstrated multi-domain operational readiness, the integration of emerging technologies, and synergy with...

India Sends 700 Troops for Exercise Bright Star 2025

India is set to deploy over 700 soldiers to participate in ‘Exercise Bright Star 2025’, a major tri-service multilateral military drill scheduled from August 28 to September 10 in Egypt. This move underscores India's growing commitment to global military cooperation...

Defence Ministry, QCI Sign MoU to Support 63 Lakh Veterans

In a significant move to enhance welfare services for India’s large veteran community, the Ministry of Defence has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Quality Council of India (QCI). This strategic partnership aims to improve the delivery of...

US Bombers vs China’s White Emperor Fighter Jet – A Comparison

Air power has always been central to military dominance. While the United States has relied on stealth bombers like the B-2 Spirit and the upcoming B-21 Raider to project long-range strike capability, China is reportedly developing its own sixth-generation stealth...

Indian Navy to Commission Udaygiri and Himgiri

In a significant development for India’s maritime defence capabilities, the Indian Navy is set to commission two advanced Project 17A stealth frigates—INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri—on 26 August 2025 at Naval Base, Visakhapatnam. This unique dual commissioning, overseen by Defence...

DRDO Tests Indigenous Integrated Air Defence System

India achieved a major milestone in indigenous defence capability with the successful maiden flight-tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on August 23, 2025, off the Odisha coast. The...

India Partners with France’s Safran to Build Jet Engines for Next-Gen Fighter Aircraft

In a landmark move aimed at bolstering India’s aerospace self-reliance, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced a strategic partnership between India and French aerospace major Safran to co-develop and manufacture jet engines domestically. These engines will power the upcoming Advanced Medium...

India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-5 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile

On August 20, 2025, India successfully conducted a test-firing of the Agni-5 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The test was carried out under the Strategic Forces Command, validating all operational and...