Defence

Defence Minister Unveils 35 BRO Projects In Border Regions

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during a recent event, emphasized the pivotal role played by residents living near the borders in serving the nation. He equated their contributions to that of soldiers, asserting that while soldiers protect the country in...

VICE ADMIRAL AN PRAMOD APPOINTED DIRECTOR GENERAL NAVAL OPERATIONS

In a significant development, Vice Admiral AN Pramod assumed the pivotal role of Director General Naval Operations (DGNO) on January 15, 2024. A distinguished alumnus of the 38th Integrated Cadet Course at Naval Academy, Goa, Vice Admiral Pramod was commissioned...

Ex-Ayutthaya: India-Thailand First Naval Exercise Connects to Ayodhya

In a historic move, the Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy (RTN) joined forces for the maiden bilateral exercise named 'Ex-Ayutthaya' in December 2023. This maritime collaboration, symbolizing the invincible spirit, holds profound significance as it connects the ancient cities...

Union Minister Ajay Bhatt Flags Off Astra Missile for IAF delivery

  Union Minister of State for Defence, Ajay Bhatt, marked a historic moment on January 14, by flagging off the indigenously developed Astra air-to-air missiles. The ceremony took place at the Kanchangbagh unit of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) in Hyderabad,...

DRDO Achieves Success In Akash-NG Missile Flight Test

  The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant milestone with the successful flight test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile. The test, conducted at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha, showcased...

Joint Exercise ‘Sahyog Kaijin’ Between Indian and Japanese Coast Guards

The Indian and Japanese Coast Guards have recently conducted a successful joint exercise named 'Sahyog Kaijin' off the coast of Chennai. This exercise is a part of the ongoing collaboration between the two countries under the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC)...

Indian Army to Observe 2024 as the Year of Technology Absorption

In a significant step towards modernization and operational efficiency, the Indian Army has declared 2024 as the "Year of Technology Absorption." This move underscores the Army's commitment to leveraging technology as a catalyst for transformative change, enhancing operational and logistic...

Indian Navy gets first India-made long endurance Drishti 10 Starliner drone

The Indian Navy has recently acquired its first indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone, the Drishti 10 Starliner unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This marks a significant development in enhancing the navy's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. Manufactured by Adani Defence and...

Indian Navy’s P-8I Aircraft Reaches Guam For Exercise Sea Dragon 24

The Indian Navy marked its presence in the Pacific, on January 9th, 2024, with the arrival of a P-8I aircraft at Guam, USA. This deployment signals the navy's participation in the fourth edition of Ex Sea Dragon 24, an Anti-Submarine...

DRDO launches assault rifle ‘Ugram’ for Indian Army

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India, in a significant advancement, introduced 'Ugram,' an advanced 7.62 x 51 mm calibre assault rifle. This rifle, embodying a blend of indigenous design, development, and production, was unveiled in Pune by...