Category: Defence

Delhi: The President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces,  Droupadi Murmu visited Headquarters of Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla. She was received by  Kavinder Gupta,  Governor of Himachal Pradesh and Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma, GOC-in-C, ARTRAC on her arrival at ARTRAC. The President was briefed by GOC-in-C on evolution of ARTRAC, the stellar role of ARTRAC in providing quality training to Indian Army personnel to enhance operational efficiency as well as on salient initiatives of ARTRAC. Elaborating on the novel initiatives of ARTRAC, GOC-in-C brought out the…

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Sixth Project 17A ship to be delived within 17 months of the lead ship Delhi: Mahendragiri (Yard 12654), the sixth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and fourth ship of the class built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 Apr 2026 at MDSL, Mumbai. The delivery marks a significant milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction. Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms designed to address current and emerging challenges in the maritime domain. This state-of-the-art frigate reflects a quantum leap in naval design, stealth, firepower, automation, and survivability, and…

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Delhi |  Anugraha Narayana Das, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), has taken charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) with effect from May 1, 2026. Bringing over three decades of experience in defence financial management and public administration, he stepped into the top position overseeing India’s defence accounting and financial systems. Academic and Professional Background Das is an alumnus of Utkal University and ICPE, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. Over the course of his career, he has also undergone advanced training at premier global…

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New Delhi:| The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, completed a four-day official visit to Myanmar from May 2 to May 5, 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral defence and maritime cooperation between the two countries. During the visit, the Navy Chief held high-level discussions with senior leadership of the Myanmar Armed Forces, including General Ye Win Oo, Defence Minister U Htun Aung, and Admiral Htein Win. Focus on Maritime Security and Cooperation The discussions reviewed ongoing bilateral naval cooperation and explored new avenues for collaboration in areas such…

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Delhi: Raksha Mantri  Rajnath Singh has paid humble tributes to the Indian Defence Forces whose unmatched valour & indomitable spirit marked Operation Sindoor as a golden chapter in India’s military history. Addressing an event ‘Shaurya’ organised in New Delhi  in the run-up to the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, he stated that the operation underscored Prime Minister  Narendra Modi-led Government’s unwavering resolve to eliminate terrorism through decisive action. Raksha Mantri commended the valour, dedication and patriotism of the soldiers, and stated that their ethos of Nation First & Service Before…

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Prayagraj | India’s defence preparedness must be driven by relentless research and the ability to achieve strategic surprise in an era defined by rapid technological disruption, said Rajnath Singh while addressing the inaugural session of the North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj. The three-day event, organised by the Indian Army’s Northern and Central Commands in collaboration with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers, brought together defence personnel, industry leaders, start-ups, and academic experts to deliberate on emerging technologies shaping modern warfare. “Adaptation Will Decide Future Wars” Highlighting the fast-changing nature of conflict,…

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Delhi:  Project Deepak of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrates its 66th Raising Day on May 04, 2026 at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, marking over six decades of dedicated service in the strategically vital regions of the Western Himalayas. Having area of responsibility spanning key districts of Himachal Pradesh including Shimla, Kinnaur, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti, Project Deepak- one of the oldest projects- has also been at the forefront of developing critical infrastructure such as the historic construction of historic Hindustan-Tibet Road and key stretches of Manali-Leh axis. The Project has played a vital role…

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New Delhi: In a significant boost to India’s air defence capabilities, Russia has dispatched the fourth regiment of the S-400 Triumf air defence system, with delivery expected in early May and deployment planned for later in the month. According to a report by Hindustan Times, the advanced missile system will be stationed in Rajasthan, reinforcing India’s aerial defence posture along the strategically sensitive western front. The induction marks another key milestone in India’s ongoing acquisition of the S-400 systems, widely regarded as among the most sophisticated long-range surface-to-air missile platforms…

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