For the first time in Combat, US uses Sea Drones: A new chapter in Naval Warfare
In a landmark development that signals a shift in modern naval operations, the United States has employed one-way attack unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in combat for the first time. On July 12, US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces used three Saronic Corsair autonomous sea drones to strike a submarine and ship maintenance facility at Iran’s Bandar…
Indian Navy’s Great Milestone with INS Mahendragiri commissioning as Major Indigenous Warship Programmes Advance
In a significant boost to India’s maritime capabilities and self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahendragiri (F38), the sixth and final stealth frigate under the Project 17A (Nilgiri-class) programme, at the Naval Dockyard here today. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh graced the occasion, describing the event as a ‘proud moment’ for the nation…
AWC’s Higher Command course officers get insights on European Geopolitics
Mhow In a significant engagement underscoring the Indian military’s focus on strategic foresight, Dr Swasti Rao, a geopolitical expert and Associate Professor at OP Jindal Global University, addressed senior officers undergoing the Higher Command Course at the Army War College (AWC) here. Keywords: Dr Swasti Rao, Higher Command Course Mhow, European Geopolitics, India Europe Strategic…
Army Chief reviews Op Readiness along LOC in Rajouri- Poonch sectors
In a significant display of proactive leadership shortly after assuming charge, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth visited forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch, Rajouri, and Sunderbani sectors of Jammu and Kashmir. The visit underscores the Indian Army’s unwavering commitment to maintaining robust defence postures in one…
Cultural Kinship and Strategic Convergence between India & Indonesia (Nation having highest Muslim population)
In a striking display of shared heritage and forward-looking partnership, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has publicly embraced his Indian roots while his government finalised a landmark defence agreement with India for the acquisition of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. The developments, unfolding during high-level engagements, underscore the deepening multifaceted relationship between the world’s largest democracy and…
Sudarshan Chakra Corps conducts major joint flood relief exercise ‘Baadh Vyavastha’ in Bhopal
In a proactive step towards enhancing disaster resilience ahead of the monsoon season, the Indian Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps (XXI Corps) successfully conducted Exercise ‘Baadh Vyavastha’, a comprehensive joint flood relief preparedness and rescue drill in Bhopal. The exercise, coordinated closely with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and various…
Assam Rifles convoy ambushed in Manipur’s Ukhrul: Renewed security challenges in the Naga heartland
In a significant setback to security operations in India’s volatile Northeast, two Assam Rifles personnel were killed and several others injured when suspected militants ambushed a convoy of the 40 Assam Rifles near Nungshang Kong village on National Highway 202 in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on July 6, 2026. The attack occurred around 1:30 pm, approximately…
Heroes of the Heights: The Capture of Tiger Hill and Point 4875 that turned the Tide in Kargil
In the annals of modern military history, few operations exemplify raw courage amid extreme adversity as vividly as the Indian Army’s assault on Tiger Hill and Point 4875 during the 1999 Kargil War. On the night of 3-4 July 1999, soldiers from the 18 Grenadiers and 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles executed a daring high-altitude…
El Alamein: July 1- 27, 1942 & Beyond, A Turning Point Forged by Indian Valour
“Before Alamein we never had a victory. After Alamein we never had a defeat.”- Winston Churchill In the annals of the Second World War, few battles resonate with the same strategic and symbolic weight as the First Battle of El Alamein. Fought between 1 and 27 July 1942 in the scorching sands of the Western…
Indian Army’s High-Altitude Silk Route Expedition: Revisiting Past with Eye on Strategy in Ladakh
In a compelling display of operational readiness and cultural stewardship, the Indian Army’s Fire & Fury Corps has launched a 12-day summer expedition along the historic Old Silk Route in Ladakh region. Flagged off from Leh by senior officers of Fire & Fury Corps, the mission covers a demanding 264-kilometre stretch through some of the…