New Delhi: In a milestone that fundamentally alters the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, India has successfully conducted a ground test of a full-scale, actively cooled, long-duration Scramjet engine. This breakthrough, announced by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), propels India into an ultra-exclusive club of nations possessing the ‘holy grail’ of modern…
Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, India: In a move that signals a decisive shift in India’s land warfare doctrine, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially pulled the wraps off its next-generation Advanced Armoured Platforms (AAP). Flagged off by DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat at the Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE), the simultaneous rollout…
Mhow: In a notable development underscoring the growing military-to-military cooperation between India and the United States, instructors from the Indian Army’s prestigious Infantry School in Mhow are currently engaged in a Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) with snipers from the US Army’s Bobcat Unit (1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment) under the 11th Airborne Division. The…
New Delhi: Demonstrating rapid operational readiness and inter-agency coordination, the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) successfully intercepted a suspected poaching vessel near Landfall Island in the northern Andaman Sea, underscoring India’s firm stance on maritime security and resource protection. According to official information released by the ANC, the operation was launched on April 24 following…
New Delhi: The Government of India’s decision to deny Non-Functional Upgradation (NFU) to armed forces officers has reignited a long-standing debate over parity between military and civilian services, with senior veterans warning of potential implications for morale and institutional fairness. According to details emerging from official deliberations, an inter-ministerial committee has rejected the extension of…
New Delhi: In a move that underscores the Indian Army’s sharpening focus on integrated warfare and international defence diplomacy, Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS), held a high-level interaction with participants of the 20th Higher Defence Orientation Course (HDOC-20). The interaction took place during delegation’s ongoing Forward Area and Cultural…
New Delhi: In a poignant blend of military tradition and cultural immersion, participants of the 20th Higher Defence Orientation Course (HDOC-20) from the prestigious Army War College (AWC), Mhow, conducted a high-profile visit to the National Capital’s most iconic landmarks this week. The delegation’s itinerary, centred on the National War Memorial and the National Museum,…
India’s rising shooting talent, Sejal Raju Kamble, has delivered an impressive performance at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2026, securing two silver medals and reinforcing the country’s growing stature in international shooting sports.Representing the Army Marksmanship Unit, the young cadet from the Girls Sports Company showcased exceptional composure and technical precision to finish on the…
New Delhi: In a ceremony reflecting deepening strategic convergence between New Delhi and Washington, Gen Upendra Dwivedi, India’s Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), was formally inducted into the International Hall of Fame at the United States Army War College (USAWC) on Thursday. The induction marks a rare and prestigious recognition of military leadership, making…
The Indian Navy has deployed its specialised Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel, INS Nireekshak, to Colombo for the fourth edition of the India- Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX 26), underscoring the growing depth of maritime cooperation between the two neighbours. INS Nireekshak reached Colombo on April 21 to participate in the bilateral exercise being…
