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NEW DELHI: In a rare show of seamless synergy, all three services of the armed forces jointly conducted Dweep Shakti, a high-intensity Tri-Service exercise, between March 24 and March 28 to validate integrated capability for rapid response along the coastal and island defence operations.During the joint exercise, the triservices executed coordinated amphibious assaults, maritime dominance operations and complex beach landing drills."In seamless synergy, IndianArmy, IndianNavy and IndianAirForce ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, an armoured corps officer, will on Wednesday take charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, replacing Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh who will move from New Delhi to Chandimandir as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, as part of a reshuffle in the army's top echelons, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. Seth will be the senior-most officer when army chief General Upendra Dwivedi retires on June 30, making him the ...Read More >
Silicon Sanand: PM Modi Accelerates India's Global Chip Ambitions With Inauguration of New Second Semiconductor Unit Thursday, April 02, 2026 by Indian Defence News Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally inaugurated India's second major semiconductor facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking a significant acceleration in the nation's journey towards technological self-reliance. This new facility, operated by Kaynes Semicon, represents a strategic cornerstone of the India Semiconductor Mission an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday flagged deficiencies within the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and said the government should, at the very least, accord respect and support to the brave armed forces personnel who sacrifice everything for the country. Gandhi said that a few days ago, he met ex-servicemen who were injured in the line of duty while defending the nation at the 'Jansansad'. "They highlighted serious deficiencies within the Ex-Service ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has achieved a historic milestone in defence exports, reaching an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in the fiscal year 2025-26, marking a significant 62.66% growth over the previous year. In a post on X, Singh said that this jump from the previous year reflects global trust in India's indigenous capabilities and advanced manufacturing strength. "Under the inspiring leader ...Read More >
India's defence exports in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26 reached a record Rs 38,424 crore, registering a 62% year-on-year increase over the previous fiscal year's figure of Rs 23,622 crore. Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and the private sector contributed 54.84% and 45.16% in registering the feat. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the Department of Defence Production, Indian defence exporters and asserted that India is marching ahead towards becoming a global manufacturing hub ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday raised concerns over the functioning of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), alleging serious lapses in healthcare access for retired armed forces personnel. Citing interactions with injured ex-servicemen at a 'Jansansad' event, Gandhi highlighted issues such as delayed reimbursements, medicine shortages, and denial of treatment by empanelled hospitals. In a post on Facebook, Congress MP wrote, "A few days ago, I met w ...Read More >
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India has achieved a historic milestone in defence exports, reaching an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26. This marks a significant growth of 62.66% over the previous fiscal year. In a post on X, Singh said the sharp rise reflects growing global trust in India's indigenous capabilities and advanced manufacturing strength. He noted that the increase of ₹14,802 crore highlig ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has achieved a historic milestone in defence exports, reaching an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in the fiscal year 2025-26, marking a significant 62.66% growth over the previous year. In a post on X, Singh said that this jump from the previous year reflects global trust in India's indigenous capabilities and advanced manufacturing strength. "Under the i ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore questioned the timing of the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill in the Lok Sabha, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to move the Bill on Thursday after it was passed in the Upper House. In an X post, Manickam Tagore alleged that the Centre has planned to introduce the CAPF Bill, 2026, on the day when Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Assam for his pre-planned election rally. He ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry has fully utilised its capital outlay of Rs 1.86 lakh crore (revised estimate) for FY2025-26. In FY2024-25 too, the ministry had utilised its capital budget fully. The overall use of the defence budget, including MoD (civil) and pension, during FY2025-26 stood at 99.62 per cent.The original appropriation for capital expenditure in the fiscal was Rs 1.8 lakh crore, which was raised by finance ministry in view of the pace of expenditure achieved by defence ministry ...Read More >
New Delhi: President Donald Trump said on Thursday (Wednesday night local time) that the United States is "nearing completion" of its objectives in the war against Iran and hailed American forces for scoring "overwhelming victories" in the conflict. "Tonight, I'm pleased to say that these core strategic objectives are nearing completion," Trump said in his first prime-time address since the start of the conflict in late February. "In these past four weeks, our armed forces have delivered swift, ...Read More >
Data reveals that hypertension and diabetes rates among Army JCOs and other ranks are significantly lower than national averages, prompting further investigation into preventative measures and lifestyle factors. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only. Photograph: Indian Army/ANI Photo Key Points The prevalence of hypertension and diabetes in the Indian Army's junior ranks is nearly half that of the general population, as indicated by the National F ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry on Tuesday signed a ₹1,950-crore deal with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to equip the Indian Air Force with two mountain radars, associated equipment and the required infrastructure, strengthening the country's air defences. The contract is the last capital acquisition contract of financial year 2025-26. This radar is indigenously designed and developed by DRDO's Electronics and Radar Development Establishment and will be manufactured by BEL. "The installati ...Read More >
Security forces met to assess stability in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland. Senior officials from the Army, Assam Rifles, police, and intelligence agencies reviewed ground intelligence and cross-border dynamics. The meeting emphasized enhanced coordination and vigilance for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. A joint operational framework was reaffirmed to ensure a secure environment and swift response to any disruptions. Dibrugarh: An operational group meeting between the Army and th ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh, a Special Forces officer and former vice-chief of Army Staff, on Wednesday took charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Army's Western Command, headquartered at Chandimandir. He succeeds Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, who retired on Tuesday.The appointment comes at a time of heightened operational focus along India's western front, with the Western Command remaining central to military preparedness along the border wit ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 1 (ANI): Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain assumed command as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, on Wednesday. He succeeds Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, who took over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff today. Also Read | CBSE Rolls Out Curriculum on Computational Thinking, AI for Classes 3-8 From 2026-27 Academic Session. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain was commissioned into the MAHAR Regime ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Lt Gen. Dhiraj Seth relinquished command of the Southern Command on Tuesday after completing his tenure, the Defence Bureau said in a statement issued from Secunderabad. He laid a wreath at the Southern Command War Memorial and reviewed a Guard of Honour at the headquarters on the occasion. In his message, he urged personnel to maintain operational readiness and focus on technology adoption and evolving warfighting capabilities. Lt Gen. Seth assumed charge as Vice Chief of Army Staf ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Parliament on Wednesday passed four key legislations -- the Jan Vishwas Bill, key amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Bill, the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, and the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 -- as the Opposition parties staged a walkout from both Houses, alleging lack of discussion, disregard for parliamentary procedures, and injustice to armed forces personnel. The Rajya Sabh ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Public Accounts Committee has noted that 9.61 per cent of Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks (JCOs/OR) in the Indian Army were affected by hypertension, based on data up to December 31, 2023. In its report tabled in Parliament, the Committee cited a submission by the Ministry of Defence stating that the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes among JCOs/OR stood at 9.61 per cent and 2.78 per cent respectively, which is nearly half of the corresponding figures in the gen ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, with a voice vote amid the walkout by the entire Opposition in protest. The bill provides for 50 per cent of posts in the CAPFs to be filled by deputation in the rank of Inspector General, a minimum of 67 per cent in the rank of Additional Director General, and all posts in the ranks of Special Director General and Director General. Replying to the debate, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain took charge as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command on Wednesday, succeeding Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth who took over as Vice Chief of the Indian Army. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Lieutenant General Jain was commissioned into the MAHAR Regiment in June 1988. Over a career spanning nearly four decades, he has held a wide range of command and staff appointments, a Defence release said. Jain has commanded an ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka)/ Hosur (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 1: Merlinhawk Composites and Engineering Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between Merlinhawk Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., India, and Vega Composites, Italy, today marked an important milestone with the ceremonial pooja ahead of the commissioning of its advanced composites manufacturing facility at Shoolagiri in the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor. Also Read | Who Is Sahiba Bali? IPL 2026 Anchor and Actress Facing Backlash Over 'The Kashmir Files ...Read More >
Pune: Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain, AVSM, SM, has assumed command as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, on 01 April 2026. He succeeds Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, and AVSM, who has taken over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff today. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain was commissioned into the MAHAR Regiment in June 1988. Over a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades, he has held a wide range of comma ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, who helmed the Southern Command during Operation Sindoor last year, took charge as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on Wednesday. The decorated military officer succeeds Lt Gen. Pushpendra Singh. At a ceremony held on the South Block lawns, the general officer reviewed a guard of honour as he assumed the key leadership post in the Indian Army. A day earlier, Lt Gen. Seth relinquished his previous appointment as the general officer command ...Read More >
Guwahati: Authorities in Assam's Tinsukia district successfully neutralized two World War II-era bombs on March 31, Tuesday, officials reported. Defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahender Rawat said the explosives, consisting of a general-purpose bomb and an incendiary device, were found in the Burma Camp area of Lekhapani under Ledo by a civilian digging a pit. The Indian Army's Red Shield Division quickly dispatched a bomb disposal team to the scene. Residents in the nearby area were evacuated, a ...Read More >
Bengaluru / Hosur : Merlinhawk Composites and Engineering Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between Merlinhawk Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., India, and Vega Composites, Italy, today marked an important milestone with the ceremonial pooja ahead of the commissioning of its advanced composites manufacturing facility at Shoolagiri in the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor. The state-of-the-art facility will focus on the manufacture of advanced composite aero structures and materials for aerospace and defence a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor on Wednesday in an interview with Span Magazine said that defence and security cooperation represents India and US' most strategically significant area of collaboration. Gor was asked which areas of US-India cooperation hold the greatest potential to drive innovation, economic growth, and technological progress. To this, he said, "Defence and security cooperation represents our most strategically significant area of collabora ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Ahead of the Hanuman Jayanti procession 2026 in Hyderabad, the mosques on the routes of the procession in the city have been draped. This was done to avert any untoward incident. The mosques at Afzal Gunj, Charminar, and other areas in the city have been draped with massive cloth. The practice has been adopted by law enforcement authorities to maintain a peaceful atmosphere in the city during the procession. Meanwhile, Hyderabad police are taking all necessary measures to maintain ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry on Tuesday signed a ₹1,950-crore deal with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to equip the Indian Air Force with two mountain radars, associated equipment and the required infrastructure, strengthening the country's air defences. The contract is the last capital acquisition contract of financial year 2025-26. This radar is indigenously designed and developed by DRDO's Electronics and Radar Development Establishment and will be manufactured by BEL. "The installatio ...Read More >
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