In a landmark event underscoring India’s commitment to gender parity in its armed forces, President Droupadi Murmu reviewed the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 158th Regular Course and 141st Technical Graduate Course at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) here today. A total of 515 officer cadets, including a pioneering batch of nine women, were…
New Delhi In a significant leadership transition in the Indian Army, the Government of India has appointed Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). He will assume charge on June 30, 2026, succeeding Gen Upendra Dwivedi, who retires the same day after completing his tenure. A…
In a significant development that underscores evolving civil-military synergy in India’s national security architecture, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Strategy), has been appointed as the new Military Adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). This marks the first time a serving three-star officer has been assigned to the role…
In a landmark development for India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the successful maiden test flight of the country’s first indigenously assembled Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft. The aircraft took off from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) established by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in Vadodara, Gujarat, marking a significant…
In a significant escalation of the ongoing US-Iran conflict, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has conducted fresh precision strikes on Iranian military targets, utilizing Tomahawk cruise missiles and fighter aircraft. The operations targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) command centers, air defense systems, radar installations, and related facilities in southern Iran, including areas near Bandar…
In a sharp escalation in the Persian Gulf, US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted precision self-defence strikes against Iranian military infrastructure on June 9, targeting air defence systems, radar sites, and ground control stations near the Strait of Hormuz. The operation, launched at 5 pm ET on President Donald Trump’s direct orders, was a direct response…
In a landmark achievement for India’s border infrastructure, the final breakthrough of the 13.153-kilometre Zojila Tunnel was accomplished on June 9, 2026, deep beneath the formidable Zojila Pass in the Western Himalayas. At an elevation of approximately 11,578 feet, this engineering marvel is set to become the world’s longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at the…
In a powerful demonstration of joint services synergy in India’s fight against terrorism, Lt Commander Suraj Parashar of the Indian Navy’s elite Marine Commandos (MARCOS) has been conferred the Shaurya Chakra for his extraordinary bravery during a high-risk counter-terrorism operation in the Kashmir Valley. The award, approved on the eve of Independence Day 2025 and…
In a significant recognition of India’s contributions to global peacekeeping and the growing role of women in uniform, Major Abhilasha Barak of the Indian Army has been conferred the prestigious 2025 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. The honour was presented by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, underscoring her exceptional leadership in advancing…
Hazira, Gujarat Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an impressive defence exhibition at Hazira in Gujarat, spotlighting India’s transformative progress in indigenous defence manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives. The visit underscored the nation’s emergence as a rising global defence player, shifting steadily from a major importer to a credible exporter of…
