Defence

SLINEX 2024 India Sri-Lanka Naval Drill in Visakhapatnam

The bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 24 (Sri Lanka-India Exercise 2024) was held from December 17 to 20, 2024, in Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command. This annual exercise is a significant platform to strengthen maritime cooperation, enhance interoperability, and ensure...

Govt Forms Committee to Assess IAF’s Capability Development Amid Rising Threats

The Indian Government has formed a high-level committee under Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to assess the Indian Air Force's (IAF) capability development. This comes amid growing concerns over China's expanding air power and Pakistan's strengthening air force. The committee...

Indian Army Unveils AI Incubation Centre for Future Warfare

The Indian Army has launched the Indian Army AI Incubation Centre (IAAIIC) in Bengaluru, marking a significant leap towards modernizing its operations and enhancing its technological capabilities. In a virtual inauguration led by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra...

INS Nirdeshak: Indian Navy’s New Survey Ship Commissioned

The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Nirdeshak, a new survey ship, on December 18, 2024, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. This event, with Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth as the Chief Guest, signifies a major...

SLINEX 2024: Strengthening Sri Lanka-India Naval Ties

The Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) is a significant annual event that fosters maritime cooperation between the two nations. Initiated in 2005, SLINEX has grown in scope and importance over the years, strengthening the bilateral relationship between India and Sri...

Desert Knight: A Strategic Trilateral Air Combat Exercise

India, France, and the UAE have initiated the trilateral air combat exercise "Desert Knight" over the Arabian Sea. This operation aims to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance interoperability among their air forces, and prepare for complex combat scenarios. Conducted in a...

India-Russia Defense Partnership Set to Sign $4B Radar System

India is on the verge of finalizing a significant USD 4 billion defence agreement with Russia to acquire an advanced long-range early warning radar system. This cutting-edge system, part of Russia's Voronezh radar series, promises to transform India's missile detection...

INS Tushil Commissioned into Indian Navy

INS Tushil, a Russian-built guided missile frigate, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Kaliningrad, Russia, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, and other senior officials. This event marks a...

India Plans Anti-Drone Unit for Border Security

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah announced that India will establish a comprehensive anti-drone unit to protect the nation against drone-related threats. Speaking at the 60th Raising Day Parade of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Jodhpur,...

Adani Defence Delivers 2nd Drishti-10 Drone to Indian Navy for Maritime Security

Adani Defence has delivered the second Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy, enhancing the nation's maritime capabilities. This marks a significant leap in India’s indigenous defence technology, underscoring the country's focus on self-reliance. The Drishti-10 drone is a...