New Delhi, February 26, 2026: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Thursday inaugurated the two-day CBRN Conclave organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, underlining the need to build a CBRN-resilient India equipped with cutting-edge indigenous technologies. The conclave, themed…
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Milan 2026 Ends; INS Vikrant Hosts Historic Finale
Exercise MILAN 2026, the Indian Navy’s flagship multilateral maritime exercise, concluded on February 25 with a ceremonial closing onboard India’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off the coast of Visakhapatnam. The grand finale marked a significant milestone in maritime cooperation, bringing together navies from across the globe under the theme…
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USS Gerald R Ford Faces Toilet Crisis Amid Iran Tensions
As geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran intensify, the US Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford, is grappling with an unexpected internal crisis a widespread sewage system malfunction. While the warship remains central to American strategic operations in the Middle East, thousands of sailors onboard…
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HAMMER Weapon System: BEL–Safran JV Explained
In a significant boost to India’s defence indigenisation drive, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has approved a joint venture with France’s Safran Electronics & Defence to manufacture and support the HAMMER weapon system in India. The 50:50 partnership is being positioned as a major step under the Make in India initiative…
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Did General Naravane Act Right During the 2020 LAC Crisis?
Former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane’s unpublished memoir has reopened an important national debate: how much operational freedom should India’s military leadership exercise during moments of crisis. His account of the 2020 India-China military standoff in eastern Ladakh describes a moment of extreme tension when he was asked to…
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Agni-3 Missile Test Success Boosts India’s Deterrence
India on Thursday successfully conducted the test-firing of the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) Agni-3 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha, marking another important milestone in the country’s strategic defence preparedness. The launch, carried out on February 6, 2026, validated all operational and technical parameters of the…
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Shri Divakar Jayant Takes Charge as DG Naval Armament
Shri Divakar Jayant, a senior officer of the Indian Naval Armament Service (INAS), has assumed charge as the Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at Naval Headquarters under the Ministry of Defence. He took over the prestigious appointment on February 2, 2026, marking a significant leadership transition in one of…
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Russia’s Chip Push Secures India’s S-400, Su-57 Future
Russia’s decision to establish its first full-cycle domestic manufacturing facility for microwave microchips marks a strategic shift that could significantly impact advanced defence platforms such as the S-400 air-defence system and the Su-57 stealth fighter. The move directly addresses long-standing concerns over Russia’s reliance on foreign semiconductor supply chains and…
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Op Sindoor Showcased ICG’s Frontline Maritime Role: Rajnath
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor demonstrated seamless inter-service coordination within India’s multi-layered maritime security framework and reaffirmed the Indian Coast Guard’s role as a frontline force safeguarding the nation’s maritime borders. Addressing the 50th Raising Day celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in New…
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India’s Air Dominance in Operation Sindoor Forced Ceasefire
India’s overwhelming air superiority during Operation Sindoor played a decisive role in forcing Pakistan to seek a ceasefire during the four-day military confrontation between May 7 and May 10, 2025, according to a detailed European military analysis. The report concludes that New Delhi maintained escalation dominance throughout the conflict, successfully…