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…
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…
New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi visited Great Nicobar Island on 28 April and described the Central Government’s ambitious ₹92,000 crore development project as ‘one of India’s biggest scams’. He stated that the project would destroy 160 square kilometres of rainforest and pose a serious threat to tribal communities, particularly the Shompen hunter-gatherer…
India Set to Receive Fourth S-400 Regiment from Russia by Mid-May New Delhi: Russia has shipped the fourth regiment of the advanced S-400 Triumf long-range air defence missile system to India, with the consignment expected to arrive at an Indian port by mid-May 2026 and become operational shortly thereafter. This delivery marks a significant step…
By Maj Gen Harvijay Singh, SM A power that seeks unlimited objectives in an unlimited battlespace eventually collides with the limits of its own endurance. Before taking Netanyahu’s bait, America failed to analyse that Venezuela was a backyard limited objective, while Iran was a regional system- an unlimited objective. The Concept of Limited vs Unlimited…
New Delhi: In a milestone that fundamentally alters the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, India has successfully conducted a ground test of a full-scale, actively cooled, long-duration Scramjet engine. This breakthrough, announced by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), propels India into an ultra-exclusive club of nations possessing the ‘holy grail’ of modern…
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…
