Category: Defence

New Delhi: India and Rwanda have agreed to broaden their defence partnership by expanding cooperation in military training, joint exercises, defence manufacturing, and military healthcare during the second meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) held in New Delhi on July 6 and 7. The two countries also approved an implementation roadmap with defined timelines to carry forward the decisions taken during the meeting, reflecting their commitment to strengthening long-term defence engagement. The JDCC was co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary in India’s Ministry of Defence, and Brigadier General…

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New Delhi: A mountaineering team from the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM & WS), Pahalgam, has successfully completed a challenging expedition to the Khyam Tso Massif in the remote Rumtse Phu region of Ladakh, scaling multiple high-altitude peaks under extreme weather conditions. The 22-member expedition, led by Colonel Hem Chandra Singh, began on June 26 and followed a carefully planned acclimatization schedule before attempting the demanding ascents. The team’s first major achievement came on July 2, when it reached Peak Pt 5901 metres despite harsh weather. Marking…

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New Delhi: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur on July 08, 2026. The rocket was tested for a user defined minimum range of 60 kms. Demonstrating all in-flight manoeuvres as planned, the LRGR impacted on the target with textbook precision exactly following the predicted trajectory. All the deployed range instruments tracked the flight throughout its trajectory. The Pinaka LRGR rocket is designed by Armament Research and Development Establishment in association with High…

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New Delhi: Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini concluded her port call at New York, USA, on 08 Jul 2026, marking another significant milestone in the ongoing Lokayan 2026 transoceanic expedition. The visit showcased India’s rich maritime heritage while further strengthening the strategic and cultural partnership between India and the United States. As part of the Indian Navy’s 10-month transoceanic deployment, the indigenously built three-masted barque represented India at the International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 celebrations, organised to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States. A major…

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New Delhi: Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann, a recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and Vayu Sena Medal (VM), assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Southern Air Command of the Indian Air Force on July 1, 2026. He was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Southern Air Command headquarters on the occasion. Commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on December 16, 1989, Air Marshal Mann is a highly accomplished fighter pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours on…

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The Indian Navy is actively accelerating the comprehensive upgrade of its unmanned systems and counter-drone networks to maintain firm maritime dominance across the strategically vital Indian Ocean Region (IOR). By integrating a multi-layered security grid composed of compact tactical drones, shipborne aerial vehicles, long-range aircraft, and cutting-edge anti-drone weaponry, the maritime force is seamlessly fusing wide-area ocean surveillance with rapid-reaction and hard-kill destruction capabilities. For close-quarter operations and high-stakes ship boarding tasks, naval commandos now deploy highly agile, portable spotter drones. These compact devices provide immediate, real-time visual reconnaissance during…

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India’s push for self-reliance in the defence sector has achieved a significant milestone as Hyderabad-based startup Dvipa Defence, in collaboration with DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), successfully developed the UGRAM battle rifle in a record-breaking 100 days. Representing one of the fastest indigenous weapon development programmes in the country, the UGRAM 7.62×51 mm battle rifle has already cleared critical Army and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) trials, paving the way for its integration into India’s security forces. The newly developed UGRAM rifle has successfully completed rigorous reliability and…

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New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has provided undeniable physical proof of a historic combat achievement, showcasing canister blowout debris from a record-breaking surface-to-air missile interception. Achieved by the Russian-origin S-400 Triumf, known in Indian service as the Sudarshan, the strike took place during the intense multi-day conflict of May 2025, codenamed Operation Sindoor. This unprecedented 314-kilometre kill against a high-value Pakistan Air Force airborne early warning and control aircraft now stands as the longest recorded surface-to-air missile engagement in modern military history, firmly validating the combat efficacy of India’s…

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London/ New Delhi: The decision by the United Kingdom to cancel the Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) for the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile marks a definitive shift in European defence strategy, with significant ripple effects for India. Over the next decade, India is projected to host the largest fleet of Rafale combat jets outside of France, making its reliance on the Meteor a central pillar of its long-term aerial superiority strategy. According to the UK Ministry of Defence, resources originally allocated for modernising the Meteor are being redirected into the Future Air…

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New Delhi: New Delhi’s strategic nuclear posture is undergoing a monumental shift. While Pakistan was historically the primary focus of India’s deterrence strategy, recent data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026 underscores a different reality. The rapid expansion of China’s nuclear capabilities has become the primary catalyst driving India’s military modernization, prompting a decisive pivot toward long-range weapon systems capable of reaching deep into Chinese territory. This evolving balance of power is starkly reflected in global inventories. According to the SIPRI Yearbook 2026, India’s nuclear stockpile…

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