Kochi: Cheers echoed across the naval jetty as INS Sunayna, operating as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR 26, sailed into its home base in Kochi on May 20, marking the successful conclusion of a pioneering multinational deployment that underscored India’s commitment to collaborative maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Families and loved ones,…
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…
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…
Visakhapatnam: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff, visited the Indian Navy’s Eastern Naval Command (ENC) where he embarked on the stealth frigate INS Himgiri to assess operational preparedness and witness advanced combat drills conducted by the Eastern Fleet, Local Flotilla, submarines, and maritime patrol aircraft. The high-level visit underscored the Navy’s focus on…
Kochi, Kerala: In a significant boost to the Indian Navy’s human resource pipeline under the Agnipath scheme, 153 young Agniveers have successfully completed a rigorous 12-week Gunnery Qualifying Course at INS Dronacharya, the Navy’s premier gunnery school. The trainees took the solemn oath of service on May 9, 2026, reaffirming their commitment to the nation…
Defence Chronicle’s New Delhi Correspondent The Government of India has announced the appointment of Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM, as the next Chief of Naval Staff (CNS). Currently serving as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command in Mumbai, he will assume charge on 31 May 2026. His tenure is expected to extend…
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…
Kochi: In a significant demonstration of growing strategic convergence in the Indo-Pacific, the Royal Netherlands Navy’s advanced air defence and command frigate HNLMS De Ruyter (F804) arrived at Kochi harbour recently. The port call, part of the ship’s five-and-a-half-month INDOPAC 2026 deployment, underscores the expanding maritime partnership between India and the Netherlands amid shared interests…
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…
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…
