Day: March 31, 2026

New Delhi: The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) conducted the Second Niche Technology Nexus (NTN) Seminar on March 16, 2026, in New Delhi. Focused on the theme ‘Cognitive Spectrum Operations and Quantum Technologies,’ the seminar brought together experts from the Defence Forces, academia, industry, start-ups, and research organizations to deliberate on technological advancements and innovative solutions in the areas of Cognitive Spectrum Management and Quantum Technologies. Addressing the participants, the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit emphasised on increasing importance of…

PERSONNEL FROM 16 FRIENDLY FOREIGN COUNTRIES COMPLETE HARBOUR TRAINING AS INDIAN NAVY STRENGTHENS REGIONAL MARITIME COOPERATION THROUGH ‘IOS SAGAR’ INITIATIVE New Delhi:  Indian Navy’s IOS SAGAR initiative achieved a significant milestone in advancing regional maritime cooperation with the successful completion of an intensive Harbour Training Phase at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi. The initiative reinforces India’s commitment to collaborative security and capacity building in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). In an evolving maritime environment, the IOR faces a range of shared challenges, including maritime security threats, piracy, illegal fishing, trafficking,…

New Delhi: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri  Rajnath Singh, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various proposals worth an estimated cost of about Rs 2.38 lakh crore. For the Indian Army, approval was accorded for the Air Defence Tracked System, Armoured Piercing Tank Ammunition, High Capacity Radio Relay, Dhanush Gun System and Runway Independent Aerial Surveillance System. The Air Defence Tracked System will provide real time Air Defence Control and Reporting capability, while the High Capacity Radio Relay will provide reliable and fail proof communication. The…

Need to adopt medium to long-term preparedness approach & ensure swift decision-making, says Shri Rajnath Singh PM Modi-led Govt is committed to safeguarding Indian people from any impact: RM IGoM reaffirms importance of close coordination with States & District Administrations Ministries & Departments directed to share information to counter rumours, misinformation & fake news New Delhi: Raksha Mantri  Rajnath Singh, chaired the first meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) set-up to monitor the evolving situation in West Asia, and recommend proactive measures in response to the developments. Held…

Kochi: The Indian Navy hosted IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern Naval Command, Kochi on 27 March 2026. The high-level engagement brought together distinguished delegates from Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) member navies, international officers of IOS SAGAR, and officers from the Indian Navy to deliberate on evolving non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The exercise witnessed participation from Bangladesh, France, Indonesia, Kenya, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Timor-Leste. This diverse multinational representation underscores a shared commitment to fostering…

Delhi: ‘Agray’, the fourth of eight ASW SWC (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft), indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, has been delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 Mar 2026 at Kolkata. The ASW SWCs have been designed and constructed in accordance with the Classification Rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) by GRSE, Kolkata, underscoring the success of indigenous defence shipbuilding. These ships, approximately 77 metres in length, are the largest Indian Naval warships propelled by waterjets and are equipped with state-of-the-art Lightweight Torpedoes, Indigenous Rocket Launchers and shallow water SONAR,…