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…
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…
New Delhi: India has reportedly conducted a successful Phase-II flight trial of its indigenously developed Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) from a defence facility off the Odisha coast, marking another milestone in the country’s hypersonic weapons programme. According to defence sources, the two-stage, boost-glide hypersonic weapon achieved speeds exceeding Mach 5 during the test, demonstrating…
