Raksha Rajya Mantri (RRM) Shri Sanjay Seth will lead a high-level Indian delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the third edition of the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026, scheduled to be held on February 08 and 09. The global defence exhibition is expected to bring together…
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Delhi Hosts Third Future Warfare Strategy Course
The third edition of the tri-services Future Warfare Course has commenced at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, marking a significant step in preparing India’s Armed Forces for the evolving nature of modern and future conflicts. Scheduled from February 2 to February 25, 2026, the three-week programme is being conducted…
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10 Indian Army Soldiers Killed in Doda Gorge Accident in J&K
At least ten Indian Army soldiers lost their lives and several others sustained injuries after a military vehicle plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Thursday, officials confirmed. The tragic accident occurred at Khanni Top along the Bhaderwah–Chamba interstate road, a high-altitude and accident-prone stretch…
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10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day: Honouring India’s Heroes
India will observe the 10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day on 14 January 2026, honouring the valour, sacrifices, and dedicated service of military veterans. The main commemorative event will be held at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, with Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh gracing the occasion. Veterans residing in Delhi and…
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DRDO Successfully Tests Long-Duration Scramjet Engine
Hyderabad: The Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of its full-scale actively cooled scramjet engine on January 9, 2026. The test, carried out at the state-of-the-art Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) Facility, achieved a remarkable…
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DRDO Marks 68th Foundation Day, ₹1.30 Lakh Crore Defence Boost
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) marked its 68th Foundation Day on January 1, 2026, with a historic milestone that significantly strengthens India’s journey towards defence self-reliance. During the celebrations, DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V. Kamat announced that Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) worth approximately ₹1.30 lakh crore has been…
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MoD Signs Rs 4,666 Crore Contracts for CQB Carbines & Torpedoes
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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Critical Minerals Key to Defence Readiness, Says CISC
Critical minerals have emerged as a decisive factor in shaping India’s defence preparedness, technological sovereignty and long-term national security, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), said at a high-level strategic forum in New Delhi. He was delivering the…
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Indian Navy Receives Indigenous ASW Ship ‘Anjadip’
The Indian Navy on 22 December 2025 received ‘Anjadip’, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)</strong), Kolkata. The delivery ceremony took place in Chennai, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous shipbuilding program. Advanced Design and Capabilities…
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Rajnath Singh Marks 100 Years of Defence Estates
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will preside over the Defence Estates Day celebrations on December 16, 2025, at Raksha Sampada Bhawan in Delhi Cantonment, marking a historic milestone as the Defence Estates Department completes 100 years of dedicated service. The centenary event will honour the Department’s enduring legacy in defence…