New Delhi: In a significant high-level interaction aimed at strengthening India’s defence posture along its eastern frontiers, Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, Director General of the Assam Rifles, and Lt Gen Vikas Rohella, Engineer-in-Chief of the Indian Army, called on Lt Gen RC Tiwari, Army Commander, Eastern Command. The meeting focused on key issues related to…
The events unfolding in late March 2026 regarding Israel’s national security architecture offer a profound, real-time case study in doctrinal failure and systemic exhaustion. When IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir issued a stark warning to the Israeli security cabinet that the military is going to collapse in on itself,[i] it sent shockwaves…
Itanagar/New Delhi: Indian Army’s Spear Gunners, operating under the Spear Corps, successfully completed a week-long high-intensity training exercise named Exercise Poorvi Garjan in the challenging terrain of Arunachal Pradesh. The drill focused on seamless integration of aviation assets, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (Counter-UAS), and a range of indigenously developed next-generation equipment….
Mhow, India: The 11-day police remand of seven foreign nationals, one American and six Ukrainians, detained by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) for allegedly training Myanmar-based ethnic armed groups in drone warfare concluded today. The suspects were produced before the Special NIA Court in Delhi as investigators continue to unravel what officials describe as a…
Kolkata: Lieutenant General RC Tiwari, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Eastern Command, has awarded the GOC-in-C, Eastern Command Commendation Card to Colonel Prasad Bansod in recognition of his outstanding contribution to indigenous defence innovation. Col Bansod played a pivotal role in the design and development of the ‘Asmi’ 9mm machine pistol, India’s first fully indigenously designed…
Aizawl, Mizoram: In a heartfelt tribute blending military tradition with recognition of lifelong national service, the Indian Army’s Eastern Command and Spear Corps, in collaboration with the Territorial Army and Assam Rifles, celebrated the 99th birthday of Padma Shri Havildar Lalbiakthanga Pachuau (Retd) in Aizawl on March 25, 2026. The veteran, who has now entered…
Mhow: In a significant address underscoring the Indian Army’s push towards self-reliance, Lieutenant General Vipul Shinghal, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Information Systems & Technology) [DCOAS (IS&T)], emphasised the need for accelerated technology absorption and seamless integration of indigenous solutions during the Strategic Fusion & Convergence Capsule (SFCC) 2026. Army War College (AWC) Commandant…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards deepening bilateral defence relations, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, held a video call with General Arai Masayoshi, Chief of Staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), on March 25, 2026. The high-level interaction focused on fostering India-Japan defence cooperation,…
Chandel, Manipur In a commendable display of humanitarian service and community engagement, personnel from the Assam Rifles under the Spear Corps of the Indian Army organised a voluntary blood donation camp at the District Hospital in Chandel, Manipur, on 20 March 2026.The initiative, aptly captioned “Small Act, Big Difference” by the organisers, saw enthusiastic participation…
Mhow: The Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) has been recognised for its outstanding contributions to military technology, receiving the prestigious ‘Digitisation & Automation Excellence Award’ at the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) Investiture Ceremony 2026. The award was presented during the recently concluded ARTRAC Investiture Ceremony 2025-26, held in Shimla. Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi, VSM,…
