Defence

IAF Conducts Bambi Bucket Operations to Combat Forest Fires in Uttarakhand

Despite the Uttarakhand government's submission to the Supreme Court that the emergency situation regarding forest fires is now over, the State Forest department reported 40 fresh cases of fire on May 8, 2024. This contradictory situation highlights the ongoing challenges...

Indian Army and IAF Conduct Joint Exercise in Punjab

The Indian Army's Kharga Corps, under the aegis of the Army's Western Command, successfully conducted a three-day joint exercise with the Indian Air Force (IAF) at multiple locations in Punjab. The exercise aimed to refine processes and validate the employment...

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Assumes Command as AOC-in-C, Training Command

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor has taken charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Training Command (TC) in the Indian Air Force. With over 34 hundred hours of flying experience, he was commissioned into the Fighter stream in December...

DRDO’s Supersonic Missile-Assisted Torpedo Delivery System Achieves Success

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone in enhancing India's anti-submarine warfare capabilities with the successful flight-test of the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system. This next-generation torpedo delivery system was successfully flight-tested on...

IAF Conducts Successful Test of Air-Launched Ballistic Missile

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing a new version of an air-launched medium-range ballistic missile. The missile, codenamed ROCKS or Crystal Maze 2, was test-fired from a Su-30 MKI fighter jet in the...

Honouring the Valiant: Brighton’s Tribute to Indian Soldiers

In a move to honour the courageous Indian soldiers who fought valiantly in the First and Second World Wars, the Brighton and Hove City Council in England has taken a commendable step. They have decided to hold an annual multi-faith...

Indian Navy Conducts ‘Poorvi Leher’ Mega Exercise to Test Maritime Preparedness

The Indian Navy conducted a mega exercise, 'Poorvi Leher,' along the East Coast to validate its procedures and assess its preparedness to meet maritime security challenges in the region. The extensive drill witnessed the participation of ships, submarines, aircraft, and...

IAF Veteran Squadron Leader Dalip Singh Majithia Passes Away at 103

Squadron Leader Dalip Singh Majithia, the oldest living pilot of the Indian Air Force, passed away at the age of 103. Majithia's life was a testament to a lifetime of service, adventure, and a deep love for aviation. Early Life...

Indigenous Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile System: A Milestone in India’s Self-Reliance

Introduction In a significant milestone for India's defense capability, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army have successfully conducted trials of the indigenously designed and developed Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System. This indigenous...

The Vital Role of the Indian Air Force in Operation Meghdoot

The Siachen Glacier, situated in the Karakoram range of the Himalayas, has long been a strategically important region for both India and Pakistan. On 13 April 1984, the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF) launched Operation Meghdoot, a...