Defence

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Assumes Command of IAF’s Western Air Command

On January 1, 2025, Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumed command of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Western Air Command, succeeding Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha, who retired after over 39 years of distinguished service. Professional Background Commissioned as a fighter...

2025: A Year of Defence Transformation As Per Defense Ministry

On the eve of the New Year, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting with all Secretaries of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to assess the progress of ongoing schemes, projects, and reforms. The meeting concluded with a unanimous...

Vitul Kumar Appointed Officiating DG of CRPF

Vitul Kumar, a 1993-batch IPS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the officiating Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) following the retirement of Anish Dayal Singh on December 31, 2024. Kumar, who...

India’s Defence Exports Cross Rs 21,000 Crore : Rajnath Singh

India’s defence exports have witnessed a remarkable surge, reaching a record Rs 21,000 crore from a mere Rs 2,000 crore a decade ago. During a visit to the Army War College (AWC) in Mhow Cantonment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh set...

Indian Army Unveils Chhatrapati Shivaji Statue at Pangong Tso

The Indian Army has unveiled a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Pangong Tso in Ladakh, marking a significant strategic and cultural assertion near the India-China border. Installed by the Fire and Fury Corps on December 26, 2024, the statue...

India’s Defence Exports Reach Rs. 21,083 Crore In 2023-24

In the fiscal year 2023-24, India achieved a significant milestone in its defence sector. The country's defence exports reached a record-high value of Rs 21,083 crore (around USD 2.63 billion), marking a 32.5% growth over the previous year. This growth...

SLINEX 2024 India Sri-Lanka Naval Drill in Visakhapatnam

The bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 24 (Sri Lanka-India Exercise 2024) was held from December 17 to 20, 2024, in Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command. This annual exercise is a significant platform to strengthen maritime cooperation, enhance interoperability, and ensure...

Govt Forms Committee to Assess IAF’s Capability Development Amid Rising Threats

The Indian Government has formed a high-level committee under Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to assess the Indian Air Force's (IAF) capability development. This comes amid growing concerns over China's expanding air power and Pakistan's strengthening air force. The committee...

Indian Army Unveils AI Incubation Centre for Future Warfare

The Indian Army has launched the Indian Army AI Incubation Centre (IAAIIC) in Bengaluru, marking a significant leap towards modernizing its operations and enhancing its technological capabilities. In a virtual inauguration led by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra...

INS Nirdeshak: Indian Navy’s New Survey Ship Commissioned

The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Nirdeshak, a new survey ship, on December 18, 2024, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. This event, with Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth as the Chief Guest, signifies a major...