New Delhi: On December 30, 2025, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed contracts totaling Rs 4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes, reinforcing the combat capabilities of the Indian Army and Navy. The agreements were finalized at South Block in the presence…
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DRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket
India marked a significant milestone in its indigenous defence capabilities on December 29, 2025, as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR). The test, carried out at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, demonstrated…
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Indian Army Departs for India-UAE Exercise Desert Cyclone 2025
An Indian Army contingent has departed for the United Arab Emirates to participate in the second edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II. Scheduled from 18 to 30 December 2025 in Abu Dhabi, the exercise aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen defence cooperation between India and the UAE….
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IMA Dehradun Holds 157th Passing Out Parade
The Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, witnessed a moment of pride, tradition and military grandeur as the 157th Passing Out Parade (POP) was held at the historic Drill Square on Saturday. The ceremony marked the commissioning of Officer Cadets into the Indian Army, reaffirming the Academy’s timeless motto of “Valour…
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Amit Shah Honoured on Armed Forces Flag Day
On the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day 2025, the Sainik Welfare and Resettlement, Gujarat State along with the Rajya Sainik Board, Gujarat honoured Amit Shah by presenting him with a symbolic miniature flag in Ahmedabad. The gesture was part of efforts to recognize the sacrifices and service of India’s…
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PM Thanks Armed Forces on Armed Forces Flag Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Armed Forces Flag Day conveyed his deepest gratitude to the men and women serving in India’s Army, Navy and Air Force, lauding their discipline, resolve and indomitable spirit that protect the nation and strengthen its people. Message of Gratitude and Duty In a message posted…
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India’s Voice of Balance: Raksha Mantri at Chanakya Dialogue
At the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasised India’s evolving role as a responsible global player. Addressing military leaders, diplomats, and strategic experts, he stated that India’s economic growth, technological capabilities, and principled foreign policy have made it a voice of balance, with…
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President Murmu at Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025
President Droupadi Murmu on 27 November 2025 inaugurated the third Chanakya Defence Dialogue in New Delhi, stressing that India seeks peace but must retain credible deterrence. Referencing Operation Sindoor and the Army’s Decade of Transformation, she called for capability investment, inclusion and strategic autonomy. Operation Sindoor: capability with moral clarity…
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“India, Nepal Troops Train Together in Pithoragarh”
The 19th edition of the bilateral military exercise “Exercise Suryakiran XIX – 2025” commenced on 25 November in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Running until 8 December 2025, the exercise sees equal participation from both the Indian Army and Nepal Army, focusing on joint readiness across multiple operational domains. Troop Composition and Key…
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Op Drishti: 2,000+ Screened, 400 Surgeries at Udhampur
Op Drishti, a first-of-its-kind advanced surgical eye camp, screened over 2,000 people and delivered more than 400 complex eye surgeries at Command Hospital, Northern Command, Udhampur from November 18–22, 2025. The mission — organised by Command Hospital in collaboration with Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi — focused on…