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…
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…
In a significant step toward strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, India recently concluded a specialised training programme for personnel of the Uzbekistan Army at the College of Military Engineering in Pune. The course, conducted from March 27 to April 23, was organised under the framework of the India–Uzbekistan Annual Defence Cooperation Plan and focused on countering…
The eighth edition of the India–Japan Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST), currently underway in Japan from April 22 to 24, reflects the deepening defence partnership between two key Indo-Pacific democracies. According to a statement shared by Indian Army, the dialogue has focused on strengthening bilateral military cooperation and enhancing interoperability across a range of operational domains….
In a strong and measured intervention, former Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane has publicly backed the Government of India’s handling of the eastern Ladakh standoff, rejecting allegations that the armed forces were “abandoned” during the crisis. He was speaking in TV interview when he said so. Speaking in recent interviews, General Naravane…
The inaugural “2+2” strategic dialogue between China and Cambodia, held in Phnom Penh, marks a significant development in the evolving geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia, particularly against the backdrop of rising tensions in the South China Sea. Co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defence Minister Dong Jun alongside their Cambodian counterparts Prak Sokhonn…
New Delhi: In a solemn gesture underscoring enduring military camaraderie, General Anil Chauhan, India’s Chief of Defence Staff, laid a wreath at the Memorial Gates on Constitution Hill in the United Kingdom. The ceremony, steeped in tradition and symbolism, paid tribute to fallen soldiers while reinforcing the shared ethos that binds the armed forces of…
