Category: Defence

India & Australia affirm stronger regional cooperation for a free, peaceful & prosperous Indo-Pacific Delhi:  Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence Mr Richard Marles co-chaired the second edition of India-Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on June 01, 2026. The two Ministers welcomed the significant progress in the bilateral relationship, and reflected on the enhanced consultation & cooperation since the inaugural edition of the dialogue on October 09, 2025. The Ministers advanced their Prime Ministers’ long-term vision for collaboration…

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Delhi: Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry, AVSM, VSM assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command on 01 Jun 2026. He was commissioned into the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in December 1989. He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College, College of Air Warfare and National Defence College. During his distinguished career, the Air Marshal has held several important Operational. Staff and Diplomatic appointments including Defence Attache at the Embassy of India in Sweden with concurrent accredition to Norway, Finland and Denmark.…

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Delhi: Maj Gen Rachel Thomas assumed the appointment of Additional Director General, Military Nursing Service on June 01, 2026. She succeeds Maj Gen Lissamma PV who superannuated on May 31, 2026 after four decades of distinguished service to the nation. An alumna of the prestigious College of Nursing, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maj Gen Thomas was commissioned into the Military Nursing Service on June 01, 1988. The General Officer, with a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades, has held a wide spectrum of clinical and administrative appointments across prominent…

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Delhi: Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) at Sri Vijaya Puram on June 01, 2026. Commissioned into the Indian Navy on July  01, 1989, the Flag Officer is a specialist in Gunnery and Missiles. An alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, and the National Defence College, New Delhi, he brings over 36 years of distinguished service across operational, staff, training and tri-service domains. Vice Admiral McCarty’s sea tenures include serving as part of the commissioning crew of INS…

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Delhi: Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated 37th Raising Day of Project UDAYAK on June 01, 2026 at Doomdooma, Assam, commemorating more than three decades of dedicated service towards the development of strategic infrastructure in India’s North-Eastern region. The occasion was marked by a series of ceremonial, welfare and community outreach activities including Swachhata Abhiyan, road safety awareness campaigns, run and walkathon. Medical and dental camps were also organised  as part of the celebrations in nearby areas for the benefit of local communities, reflecting the Project’s continued commitment towards social welfare…

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New Delhi: The image of a military officer leading troops across a battlefield remains powerful, but the nature of warfare has changed dramatically in the 21st century. Today’s conflicts are no longer fought solely with tanks, artillery, and infantry formations. Cyberattacks, drones, artificial intelligence, satellite surveillance, electronic warfare, information campaigns, and precision-guided weapons have transformed the battlefield into a complex and rapidly evolving environment. In this changing landscape, India is investing heavily in preparing its young military officers not just to fight wars, but to understand and dominate an increasingly…

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New Delhi: In a significant push toward strengthening India’s indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is preparing to expand production capacity of the Astra Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) by bringing private sector companies into the manufacturing network. The move marks a major shift in India’s defence production strategy as the country seeks to build large-scale industrial capacity capable of sustaining long-term military requirements during high-intensity conflicts. Traditionally, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has led the production of Astra missiles, but officials are now looking to diversify…

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Washington / Jaipur: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that a diplomatic agreement with Iran could still be reached within days, even as the United States carried out what it described as “self-defence” strikes targeting Iranian military assets in the country’s south. Speaking to reporters during his visit to Jaipur, Rubio indicated that backchannel discussions were continuing and that negotiations remained active despite rising tensions in the region. “There are still talks taking place, including discussions in Qatar. A lot of work is happening around the language and…

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NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh  expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Rakesh Pal, who passed away in Chennai. In a message shared on social media, the Defence Minister paid tribute to the senior officer, describing him as a dedicated and highly capable leader who played a significant role in strengthening India’s maritime security framework. Rajnath Singh said that under Rakesh Pal’s leadership, the Indian Coast Guard had made remarkable progress in enhancing coastal surveillance, maritime preparedness, and national security operations. He acknowledged the officer’s professionalism, commitment to duty,…

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