Defence

Union Budget: How much Centre Allocates for Defense?

The Union Budget for FY2025-26 has allocated ₹6.8 lakh crore for India’s defence sector, marking a significant increase from previous years. This budget prioritizes military modernization, domestic procurement, and operational readiness. The defence outlay includes ₹1.8 lakh crore for acquiring...

India Joins Eurodrone Programme as Observer

On January 21, 2025, India officially became an Observer State in the Eurodrone programme, managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) and led by Airbus Defence and Space. This development underscores India's commitment to enhancing defence collaboration with...

Operation Sard Hawa: BSF Intensifies Vigil on Pakistan Border

Ahead of Republic Day, the Border Security Force (BSF) has heightened its vigilance along the India-Pakistan border at Jaisalmer to prevent any potential infiltration attempts. The BSF has initiated a special operation named ‘Operation Sard Hawa’, starting on January 22,...

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh flags-off ‘SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System’

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flagged off ‘SANJAY - The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)’ from the South Block, New Delhi. This indigenously developed system marks a major milestone in India’s defense technology, strengthening the surveillance capabilities of the Indian Army....

DRDL’s Groundbreaking Active Cooled Scramjet Engine Test

The Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based facility under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has made significant strides in developing next-generation hypersonic technology. This advanced technology revolves around the Supersonic Combustion Ramjet (Scramjet), a revolutionary propulsion...

India Tests ‘Bhargavastra’ Micro-Missile for Countering Drone Swarms

India has successfully tested its first indigenous micro-missile system, 'Bhargavastra,' designed to counter swarm drone threats. This development marks a significant milestone in enhancing the nation's defense capabilities against emerging aerial threats. Key Features of the Bhargavastra Micro-Missile System Detection...

INS Mumbai Joins La Perouse 2025

The Indian Navy's guided-missile destroyer, INS Mumbai, is actively participating in the fourth edition of the multinational exercise La Perouse, which commenced on January 16, 2025. This exercise involves nine nations and is being conducted in the strategic waterways of...

Celebrating Naval Civilians: Honoring Excellence

The Indian Navy is celebrating the 'Year of Naval Civilians' on January 17, 2025, at the Dr DS Kothari Auditorium, DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. The event, graced by the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, will highlight the vital contributions of Naval Civilians...

Indian Army Conducts Exercise ‘Devil Strike’

The Indian Armed Forces are set to conduct a major military exercise, Exercise Devil Strike, from January 16 to 19, 2025. The exercise, which is being organized under the leadership of the Indian Army, aims to enhance the combat readiness...

India Unveils ‘Utkash’ as Second Multi-Purpose Vessel

On January 13, 2025, the second of two Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs) built by M/s L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy was launched at the L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli, Chennai. The event was graced by Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary, along...