Category: Defence

New Delhi: INS Nireekshak, the Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel of Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 21 Apr 2026 to participate in the 4th edition of IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, a bilateral diving exercise scheduled from 21-27 Apr 2026. The joint exercise will see diving teams from both the Navies undertake a series of specialised diving operations and training aimed at enhancing interoperability, cohesion, and exchange of Best Practices. The week-long engagement reinforces the continued commitment towards strengthening Indo-Sri Lankan maritime ties and shared maritime interests.…

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New Delhi: India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme is emerging as one of the most cost-efficient fifth-generation fighter development efforts globally, according to officials associated with the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). The programme, designed to deliver India’s indigenous stealth fighter capability, has an allocated research and development (R&D) budget of approximately $1.8 billion (₹15,000 crore), making it significantly lower than comparable international projects. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the funding in March 2024, formally clearing the programme for prototype development. Advanced stealth fighter with modern capabilities The…

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Kolkata: The Indian Navy has commissioned DSC A23, the fourth of five indigenously built Diving Support Craft (DSC), in a ceremony held at Titagarh, Kolkata. The commissioning marks another milestone in strengthening India’s coastal and underwater operational capabilities under the ongoing indigenous shipbuilding programme. The ceremony was led by Deepa Sivakumar, in the presence of Vice Admiral B Sivakumar, Chief of Materiel, along with senior naval officials and representatives from Titagarh Rail Systems Limited. Advanced design for coastal and underwater operations DSC A23 is part of a five-vessel series designed…

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London: India and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their growing strategic defence partnership during a landmark visit by India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan to London, marking the first official visit by an Indian CDS to the United Kingdom. The visit, described as a significant step in advancing a “future-ready” defence partnership, underscores deepening military cooperation between the two countries across emerging and traditional security domains. Ceremonial welcome and high-level engagements General Chauhan was accorded a ceremonial reception and a “Step Line” welcome by the UK’s Chief…

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New Delhi: India’s next-generation fighter programme, the Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter, is advancing rapidly toward its first flight, with key certification and ground-testing activities being fast-tracked by the Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC). The prototype aircraft is nearing completion, while critical First Flight Clearance (FFC) procedures are being expedited. In parallel, low-speed and high-speed taxi trials are scheduled to begin shortly to validate essential systems including braking performance, steering response, and directional control. A crucial step in India’s air power modernisation Developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency…

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Delhi: In a major step towards empowering cadets with structured training in cyber awareness, digital hygiene and practical cyber defence skills, National Cadet Corps (NCC), in collaboration with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) has launched a comprehensive Cyber Security Capacity Building Programme. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between NCC and NIELIT in the presence of DG NCC, Lt Gen Virendra Vats and DG NIELIT, Dr Madan Mohan Tripathi.   The programme will be implemented in two stages. The first stage, Cyber Security Awareness Programme, is a 15-hour…

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Motihari: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) will display its cutting edge technologies, advance systems, and the robust strides taken towards ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ during a mega exhibition at Mahatma Gandhi Prekshagrih in Motihari, Bihar from April 15 to 18, 2026. Member of Parliament and Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence Radha Mohan Singh will inaugurate the exhibition, on the theme ‘Shanti, Satya Aur Vigyan Ka Sangam – Surakshit Aur Aatmanirbhar Bharat Ki Aur’. A wide range of models and products featuring advanced defence systems will be demonstrated. These include Airborne…

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New Delhi: The Indian Navy Commanders’ Conference 01/2026 commenced at Nausena Bhawan on 14 Apr 2026 with an inaugural address by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, to senior naval leadership, outstation Operational and Area Commanders, and Command Headquarters and Naval Headquarters staff. The CNS commended the Navy’s achievements in safeguarding India’s maritime interests, including energy security amidst the ongoing conflict in West Asia, increased tempo of operations, and enhanced inter-service synergy. CNS laid emphasis on the continued focus on combat readiness and adapting emerging technologies to build…

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Completion of a six-day transit from Malé, Maldives, marking the second port call of its ongoing mission. Phuket: The IOS SAGAR-INS Sunayna, with a multinational crew from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs), is on deployment to the Indian Ocean Region, reinforcing the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions). The current edition of IOS SAGAR, which commenced in Mar 2026, also reflects India’s leadership role as Chair of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS). During the port call at Phuket, IOS SAGAR is scheduled to engage…

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