In a sharp escalation in the Persian Gulf, US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted precision self-defence strikes against Iranian military infrastructure on June 9, targeting air defence systems, radar sites, and ground control stations near the Strait of Hormuz. The operation, launched at 5 pm ET on President Donald Trump’s direct orders, was a direct response…
In a powerful demonstration of joint services synergy in India’s fight against terrorism, Lt Commander Suraj Parashar of the Indian Navy’s elite Marine Commandos (MARCOS) has been conferred the Shaurya Chakra for his extraordinary bravery during a high-risk counter-terrorism operation in the Kashmir Valley. The award, approved on the eve of Independence Day 2025 and…
Introduction The ongoing conflict in West Asia offers a compelling insight into the changing character of warfare in the twenty-first century. The conflict has seen extensive employment of drones, precision-guided missiles, cyber capabilities, intelligence networks, integrated air and missile defence systems, and strategic communications. Despite the overwhelming technological superiority of the United States and Israel,…
Hazira, Gujarat Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an impressive defence exhibition at Hazira in Gujarat, spotlighting India’s transformative progress in indigenous defence manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives. The visit underscored the nation’s emergence as a rising global defence player, shifting steadily from a major importer to a credible exporter of…
The death of Shaurya Chakra awardee and Indian Navy MARCOS commando Amit Singh Rana in a road accident in Himachal Pradesh has triggered an outpouring of grief across the defence community, while also sparking debate on social media regarding military representation during his final rites. According to information circulating among veterans and defence personnel, Rana…
New Delhi Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, PVSM, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on Friday, May 29, 2026, bringing with him a wealth of operational and strategic experience to one of the Indian Navy’s most critical leadership positions. A Gunnery and Missile Systems specialist commissioned on July…
Singapore In a significant display of India’s proactive defence diplomacy, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh engaged in high-level bilateral and multilateral discussions at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s premier defence summit, held here from May 29 to 31, 2026. Singh, who assumed office in November 2024, held substantive talks with Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of…
New Delhi In a significant show of support for India’s indigenous aerospace capabilities, Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani, the newly designated Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has publicly expressed high praise for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas following his sortie in the fighter jet. The endorsement comes nearly two years after Lt Gen Subramani,…
Chennai, India The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) continues to assert a robust US naval presence in the Arabian Sea, conducting routine yet intensive flight operations as part of its extended deployment in the US Central Command area of responsibility. Recent images and videos released by the US Navy show F/A-18 Super Hornets…
The Indian Naval Academy (INA) witnessed an evening of pride, nostalgia and quiet celebration as the Valedictory Dinner for the Passing Out Course was hosted at the historic Katari Cadets’ Mess ahead of the forthcoming Passing Out Parade. The occasion brought together cadets, senior naval leadership and proud family members in a ceremony that symbolised…
