Category: Defence

New Delhi: The fifth edition of Project Veer Gatha, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education, has recorded an unprecedented participation of 1.92 crore students from approximately 1.90 lakh schools across India, marking the highest turnout since the project’s inception in 2021. The initiative, aimed at celebrating India’s military heritage and valor, also saw 28,005 students from 91 CBSE-affiliated schools across 18 countries participate for the first time, reflecting its expanding international reach. Launched on September 8, 2025, Veer Gatha 5.0 introduced innovative short-video…

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Chilka: The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 02/25 batch of trainees was held at INS Chilka on January 8, marking the successful culmination of 16 weeks of ab-initio training. The ceremonial parade, held post-sunset, celebrated the transformation of trainees into disciplined, resilient, and combat-ready naval personnel. The batch comprised 2,172 trainees, including 2,103 Agniveers (113 women Agniveers), 270 SSR (Medical Assistants), 44 Sports Entry personnel, and 295 Naviks of the Indian Coast Guard. Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, served as the Chief Guest and…

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New Delhi: General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of India, successfully concluded an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from January 5 to 8, 2026, strengthening India’s defence cooperation, military-to-military engagement, and strategic partnerships in West Asia and the Indian Ocean Region. Visit to the UAE During his UAE visit (January 5–6), General Dwivedi held extensive discussions with senior officials of the UAE Armed Forces, including the Commander of the UAE Land Forces, focusing on enhancing defence collaboration, interoperability, and joint training…

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New Delhi/Hyderabad: The Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of its Actively Cooled Scramjet Full-Scale Combustor, marking a major milestone in India’s hypersonic missile development programme. The test, carried out at DRDL’s advanced Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) Facility in Hyderabad, achieved a run time of over 12 minutes, validating the design and performance of the air-breathing scramjet engine under extended operating conditions. This builds on the earlier subscale test conducted on April 25,…

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New Delhi: The Indian Navy is participating in the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026, a nine-day cultural and literary extravaganza organised by the National Book Trust (NBT) under the Ministry of Education. The fair was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan. At the event, the Naval History Division (NHD), the Navy’s premier research institution, has set up dedicated stalls at Hall No. 5, offering visitors a deep dive into India’s maritime legacy. Displays include seven volumes of the official history of the Indian Navy (1945–2021), histories…

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Washington: Tensions between the United States and Russia have escalated after Moscow reportedly deployed a submarine and other naval assets to escort an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, amid concerns over possible US interception. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the move has emerged as a new flashpoint in already strained US–Russia relations. The report states that Russia acted to safeguard an ageing oil tanker that had become stranded near Venezuela after failing to load crude. US officials claim the tanker has now become the…

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New Delhi | The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 02/25 batch of trainees will be held at INS Chilka on January 8, 2026, marking the successful completion of 16 weeks of intensive ab-initio training. This rigorous training programme equips recruits with the discipline, resilience, and professional competence required to meet the demands of modern naval operations. The passing-out batch comprises around 2,700 trainees, including approximately 2,100 Agniveers, of whom over 110 are women. The ceremony represents a significant milestone as the Agniveers and other trainees formally begin their journey…

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New Delhi | The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) has commenced a Long Range Training Deployment (LRTD) to South East Asia, marking an important phase in the training curriculum of the 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC). The deployment comprises four ships—INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sarathi—which will undertake scheduled port calls at Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. The mission is aimed at providing officer trainees with extensive operational, professional, and cross-cultural exposure while at sea. Beyond training, the deployment reinforces India’s sustained…

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New Delhi |  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that inspirational personalities such as Late Lieutenant General Srinivas Kumar Sinha continue to guide the government in pursuing a clear and firm policy on issues related to India’s sovereignty. In a video message delivered at a memorial lecture marking the birth centenary of Lt Gen S.K. Sinha, the Defence Minister paid rich tributes to the distinguished Army officer, diplomat, and administrator, describing him as a soldier-statesman who always placed the nation above all else. “Lt Gen Sinha’s unwavering loyalty, integrity,…

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New Delhi | The Indian Navy is set to achieve a historic milestone in 2026 with the commissioning of 19 new warships, representing the largest single-year force accretion in its history. The move underscores India’s accelerating push towards maritime self-reliance and a stronger blue-water navy amid evolving security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. This unprecedented expansion reflects the growing maturity of India’s indigenous shipbuilding ecosystem. Once hampered by import dependence and lengthy construction cycles, domestic shipyards have significantly enhanced efficiency, enabling faster delivery of technologically advanced platforms aligned with the…

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