Defence
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RPF Leads In Female Personnel Among Central Paramilitary Forces
In a significant stride towards gender equality and inclusivity, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has emerged as a frontrunner among central paramilitary forces in terms of female representation. This achievement marks a notable departure from the traditional male-dominated landscape within...
Last updated on March 14th, 2024 03:30 pm -
Indian Navy at Exercise Cutlass Express 2024
The Indian Navy recently took part in a major maritime exercise called Exercise Cutlass Express - 24 (CE-24). This exercise was held in Port Victoria, Seychelles from 26 February to 08 March 2024. India's Participation The Indian Navy was represented...
Last updated on March 13th, 2024 05:00 pm -
BBBS Secures Biggest Anti-Drone Tech Order Under IDEX
Big Bang Boom Solutions (BBBS), a homegrown IDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) startup, clinches a major order exceeding Rs 200 Crores for its state-of-the-art anti-drone technology. Signed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with BBBS, this contract marks the largest...
Last updated on March 12th, 2024 10:39 am -
DRDO Successfully Tests Agni-5 Missile with MIRV Technology, Mission Divyastra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the locally developed Agni-5 missile with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle (MIRV) technology. This new capability allows the weapon...
Last updated on March 12th, 2024 09:56 am -
Sea Defenders-2024: U.S – India Joint Exercise Bolsters Indo-Pacific Maritime Cooperation
The arrival of the US Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf at Port Blair signals the commencement of 'Sea Defenders-2024,' a joint exercise between the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). Scheduled for March 9-10, 2024, this...
Last updated on March 9th, 2024 09:55 am -
Indian Armed Forces to Conduct Mega ‘Bharat-Shakti’ Exercise in Jaisalmer
The three forces of India - Army, Navy, and Air Force - are going to conduct the biggest exercise called 'Bharat-Shakti' at Asia's largest field firing range located in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. PM Modi's Likely Visit Prime Minister Narendra...
Last updated on March 8th, 2024 03:10 pm -
INS Jatayu Commissioned By Indian Navy At Lakshadweep
The Indian Navy took a significant stride in fortifying its operational prowess with the commissioning of its new base, INS Jatayu, at Minicoy island of Lakshadweep. This strategic move aims to enhance the Navy's capabilities and reach in the vital...
Last updated on March 7th, 2024 02:31 pm -
Raksha Mantri Inaugurates ‘Chola’ Building At Naval War College, Goa
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the new Administrative & Training building at the Naval War College (NWC), Goa on March 5, 2024. The modern edifice, named the 'Chola’, pays homage to the mighty maritime empire of the Chola dynasty...
Last updated on March 6th, 2024 02:15 pm -
DefConnect 2024: Rajnath Singh Launches ADITI Scheme to Boost Defence Innovation
During DefConnect 2024 in New Delhi on March 4, 2024, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh unveiled the Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme. The scheme aims to promote innovations in critical and strategic defence technologies, providing start-ups with...
Last updated on March 5th, 2024 11:18 am -
INAS 334 Squadron To Welcome MH 60R ‘Seahawks’ Into The Indian Navy
The Indian Navy is poised to achieve a significant milestone on March 6, 2024, with the commissioning of the MH 60R Seahawk helicopter at INS Garuda, Kochi. This induction marks a crucial juncture in India’s defense modernization efforts, further bolstering...
Last updated on March 4th, 2024 03:57 pm