The US Department of War has awarded a historic $76.6 billion package of shipbuilding contracts to expand America’s undersea warfighting capabilities, covering nine Block VI Virginia-class attack submarines and five Build II Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines. Announced on July 29, 2026, the awards go primarily to General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut, and Huntington…
Bengaluru/New Delhi In a significant boost to India’s push for self-reliance in critical defence technologies, the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has successfully developed the country’s first indigenous expendable turbojet engine in the 350 kg thrust class. The engine, designated as an Advanced Turbo Gas Generator (ATGG), was fully…
Mhow In a significant step towards fostering jointness among India’s armed forces, Air Vice Marshal Ashok Raj Thakur, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations – Air Defence) at Air Headquarters, delivered a comprehensive briefing to officers attending the Higher Command Course (HCC) at the Army War College (AWC), Mhow. The interaction focused on “Air Defence…
Port Blair/New Delhi In a textbook demonstration of rapid response and operational readiness, the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) successfully executed ‘Operation Lancer’ to assist the distressed NUC vessel MV Pyra, averting a potential maritime disaster in India’s strategically vital eastern seaboard. Upon receiving a distress call from the vessel, which had suffered a complete…
In a poignant blend of remembrance and sustainability, Danapur Cantonment commemorated the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor with a unique environmental drive that planted 350 Sindoor saplings, symbolising the enduring spirit of sacrifice, national resolve, and ecological responsibility. Keywords: Operation Sindoor, Danapur Cantt Plantation Drive, Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain, Indian Army Green…
In a significant move underscoring the Indian Army’s emphasis on leadership at every level, Northern Command recently convened its quarterly Subedar Majors’ interaction in virtual mode. The high-level conclave facilitated detailed deliberations on operational, administrative, and training challenges unique to the Command’s demanding environment, which spans some of the world’s most challenging high-altitude and contested…
Mhow Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan (Retd), AVSM & Bar, VSM, Director General of the National Maritime Foundation, delivered a comprehensive address on ‘Security in the Indo-Pacific Region & India’ at the ongoing Higher Command Course at the Army War College (AWC). His insights offered senior military officers a nuanced understanding of the evolving maritime landscape…
Gifu Air Base, Japan The Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) has taken a significant step forward in bolstering its electronic warfare capabilities with the XEC-2 Stand-Off Jammer aircraft, affectionately yet aptly nicknamed the “Platypus” or “Shin Kamonohashi,” now undergoing operational flight testing. Keywords: XEC-2 Platypus, Japanese electronic warfare aircraft, Kawasaki EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer, JASDF electromagnetic…
Mhow Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth today felicitated Naib Subedar Neeru Dhanda of the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) for her landmark achievement at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup 2026 in Lonato, Italy. Dhanda became the first Indian woman to win an individual gold medal in the Women’s Trap event, marking a significant…
In a significant engagement at one of India’s premier military institutions, Ambassador Rahul Chhabra (Retired), former Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, delivered a thought-provoking address to officers attending the Higher Command Course (HCC) at the Army War College (AWC), Mhow. The session, titled “The Rise of Supranational Organizations, Private Corporations and & Big…
