Defence

MAHASAGAR, Indian Navy’s Initiative Between Maritime Heads

On November 29, 2023, the Indian Navy marked a significant milestone with the inaugural edition of MAHASAGR, a high-level virtual interaction aimed at promoting active and security and growth in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The event brought together heads...

Garuda Aerospace Secures DGCA’s Second Type Certificate

  Chennai-based drone manufacturer, Garuda Aerospace, has achieved a significant milestone by securing the second type certificate for medium category drones from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). This achievement was announced by the company on Tuesday, signifying a...

Amritsar to Host Military Literature Festival Next Year

The Military Literature Festival, an event aimed at spreading awareness about the crucial role of the armed forces and inspiring the youth, is set to return for its second district-level edition in Amritsar. Organized by the Military Literature Festival Association...

Rajnath Singh Unveils Crest Of India Guided Missile Destroyer ‘INS Imphal’

  The crest of Yard 12706 (Imphal), Indian Navy’s third stealth guided missile destroyer, was unveiled by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a momentous ceremony held in New Delhi on Tuesday. The occasion was graced by the presence of Manipur...

India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise Culminates at Southern Command in Pune

The Mitrashakti 2023 joint military exercise, a collaborative effort between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army, concluded at Pune's southern command foreign training node. The 12-day exercise aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of each other's operational strategies...

NATPOLREX-IX: Indian Coast Guard’s Pollution Response Exercise

NATPOLREX-IX: Indian Coast Guard's Pollution Response Exercise The 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) was carried out by the Indian Coast Guard on November 25, 2023, off Vadinar, Gujarat. This event aimed to assess the readiness and coordination of...

Indian Coast Guard and Navy to acquire 15 C-295 Aircraft for Maritime Surveillance

  In a significant stride towards enhancing self-reliance in the defence sector, the Indian Coast Guard and Navy are set to acquire 15 C-295 transport aircraft. The proposals for the acquisition are currently in advanced stages within the defence ministry,...

India and Nepal Convene for the 17th Edition of Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN

The 17th edition of the Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN is set to strengthen the longstanding ties between India and Nepal as military contingents from both nations converge in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, for this annual event. The exercise, scheduled from 24th...

Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff, CSIR tie up for R&D in defence tech

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was officially inked  between the Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The agreement, focused on technical collaboration, joint research, and development in the realm of defence...

Indian Army Heads To Australia For Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23

  In a significant development following the India-Australia 2+2 summit, an Indian Armed Forces contingent, comprising personnel from all three services, embarked on a journey to Perth for the second edition of AustraHind-23 – a collaborative military exercise between the...