Devlali, Maharashtra Lt Gen Devendra Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), visited the School of Artillery on June 2. The high-level visit underscored the Indian Army’s continued emphasis on professional military education, technological integration, and combat readiness within the Regiment of Artillery. LT Gen NS Sarna, Commandant of the School…
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: India’s National Security Adviser, , has offered one of the most detailed public accounts yet of Operation Sindoor, describing it as a landmark demonstration of India’s precision-strike capability, intelligence-driven warfare, and indigenous defence technology.Speaking as the chief guest at the 62nd Convocation of IIT Madras, Doval asserted that the operation showcased the growing…
New Delhi The Ministry of Defence has announced the appointment of Major General Rachel Thomas as the new Additional Director General of the Military Nursing Service (MNS), effective today. A highly experienced nursing leader with nearly four decades of exemplary service, Maj Gen Thomas takes over from Maj Gen Lissamma PV, who superannuated on May…
Mhow, Madhya Pradesh The Army War College (AWC), Mhow hosted a group of young engineering students from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore as part of the Government of India’s Yuva Sangam Programme. The initiative facilitated engaging discussions on next-generation technology integration, innovation, and the strengthening of national and professional bonds. The visit, conducted…
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American personnel in Kuwait late on Sunday, in a sharp escalation that has strained the fragile regional ceasefire agreement in place since April 8. According to CENTCOM, the intercepts occurred at approximately 11 pm ET as Kuwaiti air defences simultaneously engaged additional drones…
Reports and speculation surrounding a potential Indian BrahMos missile sale to Cyprus have triggered considerable debate in strategic circles across Europe, West Asia and South Asia. While no official confirmation of such a deal has been announced, the possibility itself has generated interest because of the broader geopolitical context in which it would occur. A…
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…
“Today, power is no longer concentrated in the hands of a few countries or a small group,” “Emerging market nations are coming to the forefront, and they are ready to take power into their own hands. They are steadily increasing both their economic and demographic capabilities. These countries are ambitious; they demand the equal participation…
