Defence

Coast Guard to Hold ‘SAREX 24’ in Kochi from Nov 27-30

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is set to conduct the 11th edition of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercises & Workshop (SAREX-24) in Kochi from November 27 to 30. The event, organized under the aegis of the National Maritime...

Navika Sagar Parikrama-II INSV Tarini Begins Second Leg of Global Voyage

The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini embarked on the second leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama-II (NSP-II) on November 24, 2024. The expedition, which was flagged off by the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, on October...

Sea Vigil 24 Culminates A Step Towards Coastal Resilience

The fourth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise, Sea Vigil 24, concluded successfully on 21st November 2024, showcasing India’s steadfast commitment to enhancing its maritime security and coastal defense. Conducted over a 36-hour tactical phase, the exercise covered India’s...

Indian Army Completes Sanyukt Vimochan 2024 A Key Disaster Relief Exercise

The Indian Army successfully conducted the "Sanyukt Vimochan 2024," a Multilateral Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, in Ahmedabad and Porbandar, Gujarat, on November 18-19, 2024. The exercise showcased India’s readiness and collaborative capabilities for disaster response...

India’s Hypersonic Missile Test A Leap in Defense Technology

India has successfully conducted the flight trial of its first long-range hypersonic missile, a significant achievement in the country’s defense capabilities. This development places India in an exclusive group of nations with the technology to deploy hypersonic weapons. Key Points...

Successful Flight Trials for DRDO’s Pinaka Weapon System

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed a series of flight tests for the Guided Pinaka Weapon System, conducted as part of the Provisional Staff Qualitative Requirements (PSQR) Validation Trials. This critical milestone involved three phases of...

‘Gyan Shakti’: South Western Command’s New Think Tank in Jaipur

In a move to strengthen Rajasthan's defence industrial base, the Army’s Jaipur-based South Western Command has established a think tank named Gyan Shakti. The initiative aims to provide a platform for discussions and collaboration between the armed forces, industry, state...

Indian Navy Conducts Largest Coastal Defence Exercise, ‘Sea Vigil-24’

The Indian Navy will conduct the fourth edition of its nationwide coastal defence exercise, Sea Vigil-24, on November 20 and 21. This year’s exercise will be the largest to date, covering India’s extensive coastline and involving six government ministries and...

Chief of Defence Staff Chairs 35th Tri-Services Commanders’ Conference in Kochi

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan chaired the 35th Tri-Services Commanders’ Conference (TSTCC) at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, on 13 November 2024. The annual conference gathered senior commanders and officers from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Headquarters...

What is Project Akashteer?

In a landmark achievement aimed at strengthening India’s defense infrastructure, the Indian Army has reached a major milestone with the successful development and phased induction of Project Akashteer. This ambitious initiative, a significant part of the Army's broader strategic transformation...