The Indian Air Force on January 17 marked a significant milestone with the Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade at the Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar. The parade celebrated the successful completion of one of the most demanding training programs in the armed forces by the Air Force…
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India’s Project-75I: Submarines Shift China-Pak Game
India’s decision to move decisively ahead with Project-75I marks a defining moment in the country’s maritime security strategy. The ₹72,000-crore ($8 billion) programme to build six next-generation conventional submarines reflects New Delhi’s intent to counter rising undersea challenges from both Pakistan and China while strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing.As German Chancellor…
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Indian Navy Showcases Maritime Heritage at Book Fair 2026
The Indian Navy is highlighting India’s rich maritime heritage at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026, reinforcing its commitment to preserving naval history and inspiring future generations. The nine-day cultural and literary event, organised by the National Book Trust (NBT) under the Ministry of Education, has brought together publishers,…
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China’s JY-27 Radar Fails in Venezuela During US Raid
The dramatic US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has triggered intense global scrutiny of Venezuela’s air defence capabilities, particularly the performance of Chinese-supplied JY-27 “anti-stealth” radar systems. Defence analysts now question whether the much-hyped Chinese radar lived up to its claims after US…
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What Is Warrior Dividend? Trump’s $1776 Payment Explained
United States President Donald Trump has announced a one-time cash payment of $1,776 for eligible members of the US military, a scheme he has termed the “Warrior Dividend”. The announcement, made during a national address from the White House, comes amid rising economic anxiety and ahead of the Christmas holiday…
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Indian Navy Commissions Diving Support Craft A20
The Indian Navy will commission DSC A20, the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft (DSC), at Kochi on December 16, 2025. The commissioning ceremony, under the Southern Naval Command, will be attended by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command.Built by Titagarh Rail Systems Limited…
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US Approves F-16 Tech Upgrade for Pakistan
The United States has notified Congress of a proposed $686 million sale of advanced technology and sustainment support for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets, a Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) letter shows. The package covering Link-16 tactical data links, cryptographic systems, avionics upgrades, training and logistics aims to modernise Pakistan’s Block-52…
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India Nearing P75I Submarine Deal This Year
India Eyes P75I Deal This Fiscal; MDL Trims Submarine Cost Significantly India is hoping to sign the long-delayed Project 75 India (P75I) contract for six conventional diesel-electric submarines with German partner ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) before the end of the current fiscal year. Officials and defence sources say Mazagon Dock…
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Khadi Steals the Show at Navyug Khadi Fashion Show
The Navyug Khadi Fashion Show, staged at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, presented a contemporary vision of Khadi on November 29, 2025. Organised by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in collaboration with NIFT and FDCI, the event underlined the Prime Minister’s mantra …
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Indian Navy Set to Commission Mahe ASW Craft
Mumbai — The Indian Navy will commission Mahe, the lead ship of the indigenously built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on 24 November 2025. The ceremony is scheduled to be hosted by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan and presided over by General Upendra Dwivedi,…