Category: Defence

Dubai | India made a powerful statement at the Dubai Air Show 2025 as the indigenous fighter jet LCA Tejas and the Indian Air Force’s famed Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) dazzled spectators with breathtaking aerial displays. The five-day air show, being held from November 17 to 21 at Dubai’s Al Maktoum Airport, has drawn global attention with India emerging as one of its major attractions. Tejas vs JF-17: Rivals Face Off Again at Dubai Air Show One of the key highlights this year is the renewed face-off between India’s…

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New Delhi |  The eighth edition of the bilateral military exercise Ajeya Warrior-25 between India and the United Kingdom has commenced at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. The exercise, being held from November 17 to 30, brings together 240 soldiers from both nations and aims to enhance interoperability, tactical coordination, and counter-terror capabilities. Launched in 2011, Ajeya Warrior is conducted every two years and has grown into a key pillar of India–UK defence cooperation. Sikh Regiment and Royal Gurkha Rifles Lead the Drills The Indian Army is being…

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New Delhi: In a major relief for ex-servicemen and their families, the Central Organisation of Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has launched a home-delivery medicine service, ensuring that essential medicines reach beneficiaries who face difficulty visiting ECHS polyclinics. The pilot project, rolled out after an order issued on October 16, is being implemented in 38 polyclinics across India in the first phase. The service aims to support veterans above 70 years of age, white card holders, and war-disabled personnel, ensuring uninterrupted access to medicines without the need for travel. How…

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New Delhi: China has begun sea trials of its most advanced aircraft carrier, Fujian, marking a significant leap in the country’s naval capabilities. With the induction of Fujian, China now operates three aircraft carriers, compared to India’s two and the United States’ eleven. While India and China rely on conventionally powered carriers, the U.S. fleet remains unmatched with its nuclear-powered platforms. Fresh satellite imagery confirms that Fujian has been spotted for the first time outside its port in the South China Sea, sending ripples across the Indo-Pacific. China’s second carrier,…

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New Delhi:  The Indian Navy is all set to commission INS Mahe, the first vessel of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on November 24. Delivered to the Navy on October 23, INS Mahe marks a significant leap in India’s coastal defence architecture, especially in countering underwater threats in shallow and congested maritime zones. Designed specifically for detecting and neutralising submarines operating close to the coast, the Mahe-class is part of a major indigenous shipbuilding initiative aimed at strengthening the Navy’s short-range…

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New Delhi: The Indian Army is preparing for one of its most significant strategic shifts in two decades as it moves toward adopting the Cold Strike Doctrine, an evolved and more agile version of the older Cold Start Strategy. The transition follows a series of successful multi-domain exercises along the western front, where the Army’s newly constituted Rudra All-Arms Brigade demonstrated remarkable combat readiness. During the tri-services exercise Trishul, conducted along the Pakistan border, the Rudra Brigade showcased its integrated operational capability. These formations—designed as versatile, self-contained combat units—are emerging…

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New Delhi | A low-intensity car explosion near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort  has triggered major security concerns at a time when national agencies have been cracking down on terror modules across the country. Investigators suspect the blast may have been triggered deliberately by panicked operatives after a series of high-profile arrests and seizures disrupted their wider plans. According to top security sources, over the last 30 days, Delhi Police, central intelligence units and anti-terror squads across states have successfully dismantled eight major terror networks, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, ISIS, ISI-backed operatives…

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New Delhi : At the Chanakya Defence Dialogue in the capital, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi issued a sharp warning to Pakistan, calling Operation Sindoor merely an “88-hour trailer” and asserting that India will not hesitate to respond decisively to any form of state-sponsored terrorism. “If Pakistan gives another opportunity, we will teach them once again how neighbours should behave,” he said during a fireside chat at the event. Reaffirming India’s zero-tolerance stance, he declared, “Baat-cheet aur aatank saath nahi chal sakte.” Dialogue and terror cannot go hand in hand.…

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New Delhi | Amid growing debate over smartphone usage in the armed forces, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said that while smartphones have become a necessity in today’s digital age, soldiers must learn the crucial difference between reacting impulsively and responding thoughtfully on social media. Speaking at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue in New Delhi, General Dwivedi acknowledged that the new generation entering the military is “digital by nature” and smartphones are now an integral part of daily life. However, he emphasised that discipline in their use is essential. “Phone…

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New Delhi: India is preparing to significantly boost its counter-drone defence capability, as the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force are set to acquire 16 new indigenous laser anti-drone systems. These high-tech systems, capable of destroying hostile drones from a distance of 2 kilometres, are expected to receive final approval from the Ministry of Defence soon, paving the way for production. The systems represent the upgraded version of DRDO’s Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (IDDIS) Mark-2, fitted with a powerful 10 kW laser beam—twice as potent in range…

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