Darwin, Australia The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has arrived in Australia’s Northern Territory for ‘Exercise Pitch Black 2026’, one of the Indo-Pacific region’s premier multinational air combat drills. Hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), the exercise runs from July 20 to August 7, 2026, across RAAF Bases Darwin, Tindal, and Amberley. It…
In a notable demonstration of civil-military collaboration, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command, and senior representatives from the Bharti Airtel Foundation have launched a major initiative to enhance educational infrastructure in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. The partnership focuses on the Army Goodwill Schools (AGS), which have long served as beacons…
In a significant early engagement since assuming office on June 30, 2026, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth visited the Spear Corps in India’s Northeast. The trip underscores the Indian Army’s commitment to addressing the unique operational challenges of one of the country’s most strategically vital regions. Keywords: General Dhiraj Seth, Spear…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
