New Delhi: Defence establishments across India paid glowing tributes to Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa, the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, whose birth anniversary and historic assumption of command continue to inspire the armed forces. Born in 1899 in Karnataka, Cariappa joined the British Indian Army in 1919 and rose steadily through the…
Dehradun: In a solemn and inspiring ceremony, the Garhwal Rifles Regiment inaugurated ‘Shaurya Sthal’, a hallowed memorial dedicated to its gallantry awardees who displayed extraordinary courage in service to the nation. Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, PhD, Colonel of the Garhwal Rifles and Garhwal Scouts, formally unveiled the memorial. The event…
New Delhi: The Indian Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has paid rich tributes to one of its most distinguished veterans, Air Commodore Malik Singh Khera (Retd), who recently celebrated his 106th birthday. Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), extended warm congratulations to the centenarian, recognising his extraordinary contributions to…
Mhow: Under the aegis of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow organised a seminar on “Networking and Data Centricity”, highlighting the Army’s growing emphasis on technology-driven warfare and integrated military operations on Friday. The seminar, held as part of the Army’s observance of 2026 as the “Year of Networking…
In a formal ceremony conducted at the Army War College (AWC) headquarters, Lt Gen Harjeet Singh Sahi passed on the Commandant’s baton to Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria on Friday. The solemn ceremony was witnessed by senior officers, faculty & staff of the institution. Lt Gen Sahi, who was Commandant of the premier institution of higher…
Introduction Contemporary conflicts and the rapid rise of global defence-industrial giants are reshaping the nature of military power in the 21st century. The dominance of companies such as Lockheed Martin, RTX, Northrop Grumman, AVIC, and many other American, European, and Chinese firms demonstrates that strategic power today rests not merely on battlefield capabilities, but on…
Our New Delhi Correspondent India’s ambitious Zojila Tunnel project is on the cusp of a major engineering milestone, with only 210 metres of excavation remaining before the two ends of the tunnel meet. The breakthrough, expected in the coming weeks, marks a decisive step towards providing year-round road access between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh….
Defence Chronicle New Delhi Correspondent In a significant push towards enhancing indigenous unmanned capabilities, the Indian Army organised a two-day Symposium of Drone Component Manufacturers on May 12-13 at the Manekshaw Centre here. The event brought together leading domestic drone component manufacturers and senior representatives from all Army Commands to forge stronger civil-military collaboration. Jointly…
New Delhi: In a distinguished ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award 2026 upon Major General Lissamma PV, Additional Director General of the Military Nursing Service (ADGMNS), recognising her exceptional contributions to military healthcare and nearly four decades of dedicated service. The award, presented on the occasion of…
Mhow: In the disciplined rhythm of military life, where combat readiness and operational excellence define the daily ethos, the Indian Army preserves a profound tradition that underscores its foundational commitment to unity in diversity. Every Sunday, soldiers across numerous units gather for the ‘Mandir Parade,’ a solemn assembly of prayer and reflection that has become…
