Defence

Indian Coast Guard Holds ‘Sagar Kavach’ Drill for Coastal Security

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted the 'Sagar Kavach' security exercise along the 158 km West Bengal coastline on February 21-22, 2025. This two-day operation aimed to test and enhance the coastal security mechanism by involving multiple agencies in...

India, Malaysia Deepen Military and Su-30 Cooperation

India and Malaysia have strengthened their defence cooperation, particularly in the maintenance and operational expertise of their respective Russian-origin Sukhoi-30 (Su-30) combat aircraft fleets. During Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh's visit to Kuala Lumpur, both nations finalised key agreements, enhancing...

Indian Naval Training Squadron Leaves Sihanoukville Port

The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Sujata and ICGS Veera, departed from Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on 17 February 2025, marking the successful conclusion of a three-day goodwill visit. During the visit, the Indian Navy engaged with the Royal...

Goa Shipyard Displays Indigenous Vessels at NAVDEX 2025

Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), a leading Indian defense shipbuilder, is presenting its indigenously designed Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) and Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) at NAVDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi. These vessels reflect India's growing maritime capabilities under the "Make in...

India-Japan Joint Military Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian 2025’ to be Held at Mount Fuji

The sixth edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian is scheduled to take place from February 25 to March 9, 2025, at Mount Fuji, Japan. This annual Indo-Japanese military exercise is a significant step in strengthening the strategic and defence cooperation between...

Indian Navy Launches Eighth MCA Barge, LSAM 11

On February 14, 2025, the Indian Navy marked a significant milestone by launching its eighth Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, LSAM 11 (Yard 79). This key event took place in Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra, at the launch site of M/s SECON...

Matsya-6000: India’s Deep-Ocean Submersible Completes Wet Testing

The Matsya-6000 is a cutting-edge, fourth-generation deep-ocean human submersible designed under the Government of India's Deep Ocean Mission. The submersible is part of the Samudrayan Project, spearheaded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences and developed by the National Institute of...

Saab & HAL Join Forces for Advanced Laser Warning System in India

Swedish defence firm Saab has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to collaborate on the Electronic Warfare Laser Warning System-310 (LWS-310). The agreement, signed on February 13, 2025, focuses on strengthening India’s defence sector by...

Completion of Mehar Baba Competition-II

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully wrapped up the second edition of the Mehar Baba Competition-II (MBC-II), a crucial initiative aimed at advancing India's capabilities in unmanned and autonomous aerial vehicles (UAVs). This competition, launched on April 6, 2022,...

India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘CYCLONE-III’ Begins in Rajasthan

India and Egypt have launched the third edition of their joint special forces exercise, ‘CYCLONE-III’, at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. This exercise, scheduled from February 10 to 23, 2025, is a crucial part of the growing military...