Category: Defence

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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New Delhi: India and Cyprus have agreed to significantly deepen their cooperation in defence, security, and counter-terrorism, marking a major step forward in strategic ties between the two countries. The understanding was reached during high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, following which both leaders issued a comprehensive joint statement outlining their shared priorities on regional security, defence collaboration, and global counter-terrorism efforts. Strong Stand Against Terrorism Both nations reaffirmed their uncompromising stance against terrorism in all forms and called for stronger international cooperation to…

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New Delhi: India’s push toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing received a major boost on Friday as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated a new private-sector Defence Manufacturing Complex in Shirdi, Maharashtra. Developed by the NIBE Group, the facility is expected to focus on advanced artillery systems, missile and space technologies, rocket systems, energetic materials, and autonomous defence platforms — sectors that are increasingly becoming central to future warfare capabilities. Speaking at the inauguration, Rajnath Singh underlined the strategic importance of indigenous defence production, saying, “A…

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New Delhi: India has taken a significant step toward strengthening its long-range precision strike capabilities after indigenous defence firm Nibe Limited successfully completed firing demonstrations of the advanced Suryastra Rocket System at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The trials, conducted on May 18 and 19, involved precision-guided rockets with strike ranges of 150 kilometres and 300 kilometres. According to defence sources, both rockets accurately hit their designated targets with an exceptionally low Circular Error Probable (CEP), demonstrating a high degree of precision at extended distances. Officials stated…

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