In a monumental leap toward self-reliance in military aerospace, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and France’s Safran Helicopter Engines have formally signed a landmark contract with their joint venture, SAFHAL Helicopter Engines. The deal marks the start of joint design, development, and manufacturing for the new high-power Aravalli engine. Rated at an impressive 3,500 to 4,000…
In the sub-zero solitude of Eastern Ladakh, where thin air and treacherous winds challenge human endurance, history was made at one of the world’s highest operational drop zones. The Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), a specialized laboratory of India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), executed a high-altitude combat freefall trial of the…
In a landmark step for India’s defence self-reliance, Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) has manufactured and successfully test-fired the first AK-203 assault rifle built entirely with Indian components and materials. Nicknamed ‘Sher’, the prototype underwent firing trials, including burst firing, at the company’s Korwa facility in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Initial results have been described as…
In the high-stakes world of air defence, few roles demand sharper focus than that of a Fighter Controller. Wing Commander Priti Ojha (Retired) embodied that exacting standard for more than two decades in the Indian Air Force. Commissioned in 2005, she rose to command three prestigious radar units, led teams under operational pressure, and contributed…
Agra A foreign media delegation comprising 39 journalists from 13 countries visited the elite Shatrujeet Brigade of the Indian Army to gain first hand insights into its specialised Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) capabilities. The visit, held at the formation’s base in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, underscored India’s growing role as a reliable first responder…
Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth felicitated three distinguished veterans with the Yoddha Seva Samman during the Retiring Officers Seminar held in the national capital. The honour, instituted under the guiding ethos of “Honour Through Action, Vijay Through Service,” recognises the enduring spirit of service that continues long after a soldier hangs up…
In a significant vision towards environmental conservation and enhancement of green cover, Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria, Commandant, Army War College (AWC), Mhow launched a huge green initiative in June this year on the occasion of World Environment Day. Under his sustained campaign, a team of AWC, led by Lt Col Bijender (Arboriculture Officer) conducted…
A short video by a young girl from Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, has resonated widely across social media, offering a poignant reminder of the lived realities of identity in India’s Northeast amid persistent external claims and internal stereotypes. In the clip, the child calmly but firmly addresses being asked whether she was Chinese. “We are Indians…
In a significant stride towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence has notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 405 strategically important items with an estimated domestic business potential of ₹3,070 crore. Keywords: Positive Indigenisation List, Aatmanirbhar Bharat Defence, SRIJAN Portal, DRDO private sector participation, LCA…
Rajya Sabha Member Dr Sudhanshu Trivedi addressed officers and their families at the Army War College (AWC), Mhow, in a session focusing on the interconnected imperatives of governance, national security and India’s long-term development trajectory towards Viksit Bharat 2047. The session, held at the Kalkat Auditorium, brought together officers of the premier Indian Army institution,…
