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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Visits Godrej Aerospace, Reviews works related to critical Aerospace Technologies

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

Mumbai: In a significant step towards deepening collaboration between the Indian Armed Forces and the domestic defence industry, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC), visited the advanced manufacturing facilities of Godrej Aerospace at Vikhroli, Mumbai. The visit underscored the pivotal role of private sector innovation in advancing India’s self-reliance goals in…

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New Leadership at the Helm- Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani Appointed as India’s Next CDS

Dr Rajesh Jauhri25 mins

Defence Chronicle’s New Delhi Correspondent In a significant development for India’s higher defence management, the Government of India has appointed Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). He will also serve as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs (DMA). The…

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IAF Maintenance Chief Visits School of Artillery to Bolster Army-Air Force Jointness

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

By Defence Chronicle Correspondent, Nashik  In a concerted push to enhance inter-service synergy, Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia, AVSM, VSM, Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance (AOM) at Air Headquarters, visited the prestigious School of Artillery here on May 8, 2026. The visit underscores the growing emphasis on jointness between the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force in…

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DRDO and IAF Achieve Milestone with Successful Maiden Flight Trial of Indigenous TARA Glide Weapon System

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

In a significant boost to India’s precision-guided munitions capabilities and self-reliance goals, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the maiden flight trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) system yesterday off the coast of Odisha. The test carried out on May 7, 2026, involved a…

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Operation Sindoor: One Year On, Pakistan’s Enduring Role as a Terror Sanctuary Exposed

Dr Rajesh Jauhri06 mins

Jaipur: As senior Indian military commanders convene in Jaipur for a high-level conference marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the message from New Delhi is unequivocal: precision, resolve, and a transformed deterrence posture now define India’s approach to cross-border terrorism. The operation, launched in response to the horrific April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terrorist attack…

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Tensions Flare in the Gulf Again: Fire Erupts at UAE’s Fujairah Oil Hub amidst renewed Iran-UAE skirmishes

Dr Rajesh Jauhri07 mins

Fujairah, UAE: A fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), a critical component of the UAE’s energy infrastructure, following reports of a drone strike attributed to Iran. UAE authorities described the incident as resulting from a drone attack, with civil defence teams responding to contain the blaze. No major casualties have been…

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India Issues NOTAM, NOTMAR for Potential Long-Range Ballistic Missile Test from Abdul Kalam Island

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha: India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) appears set to conduct a significant missile trial in the Bay of Bengal, with aviation and maritime authorities issuing fresh restrictions southeast of the strategic test range from May 6 to 9. According to the issued Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and Notice…

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Higher Defence Orientation Course HDOC-20 concludes at AWC, Mhow

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

Mhow: The 20th edition of the Higher Defence Orientation Course (HDOC-20) held at the Army War College (AWC), Mhow, concluded successfully on Saturday. It has marked another milestone in professional military education for senior officers from India’s tri-services and allied nations. The course brought together officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force alongside…

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Indian Army contingent departs for Cambodia for CINBAX-II, Will help in Strengthening Regional Security Ties

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

New Delhi: The Indian Army contingent has departed for Cambodia to participate in the second edition of the India-Cambodia Bilateral Military Exercise CINBAX-II 2026, marking another important step in deepening defence cooperation between the two nations. According to the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army, the joint exercise will be…

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India Test-Fires Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile in Phase-II Trials

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

New Delhi: India has reportedly conducted a successful Phase-II flight trial of its indigenously developed Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) from a defence facility off the Odisha coast, marking another milestone in the country’s hypersonic weapons programme. According to defence sources, the two-stage, boost-glide hypersonic weapon achieved speeds exceeding Mach 5 during the test, demonstrating…

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