Defence

DRDO Conducts High-Altitude Trial of Integrated Life Support System for Tejas Aircraft

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a high-altitude trial of an indigenous Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. This On-Board Oxygen Generating System-based (OBOGS) ILSS eliminates the need for conventional...

India Successfully Test Fires Naval Anti-Ship Missile

India has successfully conducted the test-firing of a first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. The missile was launched from an Indian Naval Seaking helicopter and successfully demonstrated its precision strike capability. This achievement marks...

Military Exercise ‘Jal-Thal-Raksha 2025’ Held at Bet Dwarka

The Indian Army, in collaboration with the Indian Coast Guard and Marine Police, conducted the large-scale military exercise 'Jal-Thal-Raksha 2025' at Bet Dwarka, Gujarat. The exercise aimed to strengthen island security, combat illegal encroachment, and enhance coordination between various security...

India, Bangladesh Set Up New Border Hotline

India and Bangladesh have concluded their biannual director general-level talks between the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The three-day meeting, held from February 18 to February 20, 2025, resulted in significant agreements, including the establishment...

Indian Coast Guard Holds ‘Sagar Kavach’ Drill for Coastal Security

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted the 'Sagar Kavach' security exercise along the 158 km West Bengal coastline on February 21-22, 2025. This two-day operation aimed to test and enhance the coastal security mechanism by involving multiple agencies in...

India, Malaysia Deepen Military and Su-30 Cooperation

India and Malaysia have strengthened their defence cooperation, particularly in the maintenance and operational expertise of their respective Russian-origin Sukhoi-30 (Su-30) combat aircraft fleets. During Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh's visit to Kuala Lumpur, both nations finalised key agreements, enhancing...

Indian Naval Training Squadron Leaves Sihanoukville Port

The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Sujata and ICGS Veera, departed from Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on 17 February 2025, marking the successful conclusion of a three-day goodwill visit. During the visit, the Indian Navy engaged with the Royal...

Goa Shipyard Displays Indigenous Vessels at NAVDEX 2025

Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), a leading Indian defense shipbuilder, is presenting its indigenously designed Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) and Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) at NAVDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi. These vessels reflect India's growing maritime capabilities under the "Make in...

India-Japan Joint Military Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian 2025’ to be Held at Mount Fuji

The sixth edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian is scheduled to take place from February 25 to March 9, 2025, at Mount Fuji, Japan. This annual Indo-Japanese military exercise is a significant step in strengthening the strategic and defence cooperation between...

Indian Navy Launches Eighth MCA Barge, LSAM 11

On February 14, 2025, the Indian Navy marked a significant milestone by launching its eighth Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, LSAM 11 (Yard 79). This key event took place in Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra, at the launch site of M/s SECON...