The sinking of the Iranian frigate ‘IRIS Dena’ by a US Navy submarine on March 4, 2026, has sent shockwaves through the Indian Ocean region and beyond. Occurring in international waters roughly 40 nautical miles off Sri Lanka’s southern coast near Galle, the incident marked the first time since World War II that an American…
New Delhi: In a proactive move to deepen ties between India’s defence and civilian infrastructure sectors, the Indian Army has launched a specialized week-long attachment programme for 41 probationers from Indian Railways, commencing today and running through March 8. The initiative, designed to cultivate leadership acumen, logistical expertise, and a nuanced understanding of national security…
Imphal/Itanagar: In a vibrant display of cultural unity and goodwill, troops from the Assam Rifles and Dao Division under the Spear Corps celebrated the festival of Holi with local communities across two north-eastern states, underscoring the Indian Army’s commitment to fostering harmony in sensitive border regions. The festivities unfolded on two fronts: in Manipur’s volatile…
Colombo, March 5, 2026: In a dramatic escalation of U.S.-Iran hostilities into the Indo-Pacific theatre, an American attack submarine torpedoed and sank the Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena in international waters off Sri Lanka’s southern coast, according to U.S. and Sri Lankan officials. The incident, which occurred shortly after the vessel’s participation in India’s biennial…
Hyderabad, March 5, 2026: In a significant step towards enhancing India’s whole-of-government security framework, the Headquarters Telangana & Andhra Sub Area (TASA) under the Southern Army Command hosted ‘Ex TASA Shakti’, a high-level multi-agency security dialogue here today. The event, part of the ongoing Military Civil Fusion Abhiyan, underscored the imperative for seamless inter-service and…
In an era where surveillance cameras blanket public spaces and conventional military actions carry steep diplomatic costs, Israeli strategists recognized a pivotal shift: keyboards could prove more effective than bullets in neutralizing adversaries.This realization culminated in one of the most groundbreaking episodes of modern cyber conflict, Operation Olympic Games, a joint U.S.-Israeli initiative that deployed…
Chennai, 4 March 2026: In a landmark step towards building a technologically empowered officer cadre, all Officer Cadets of the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, were awarded diplomas in Information Technology and Cyber Security by SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) during a special Diploma Award Ceremony held on 03 March 2026. This is…
Thoubal, Manipur: The Assam Rifles conducted a dedicated medical camp at Khangabok village in Thoubal District, Manipur, providing essential healthcare services to local residents while reinforcing bonds between the security forces and the civil population. The initiative, organised with the dual aim of delivering accessible medical care and further strengthening civil-military relations, saw a specialised…
Chaubattia, Uttarakhand: The joint military exercise Dharma Guardian 2026 between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) is progressing at full momentum at the Chaubattia military station in Uttarakhand. The annual bilateral drill, now in its latest edition, is centred on enhancing tactical interoperability and counter-terrorism capabilities in complex, high-threat operational environments….
Aizawl, Mizoram: In a significant step towards deepening civil-military synergy in India’s strategically vital Northeastern region, Lieutenant General Mohit Wadhwa, SM, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 101 Area, interacted with General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, YSM, the Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram, on Tuesday. The high-level courtesy call and discussion took place at Lok…
