In a significant early engagement since assuming office on June 30, 2026, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth visited the Spear Corps in India’s Northeast. The trip underscores the Indian Army’s commitment to addressing the unique operational challenges of one of the country’s most strategically vital regions. Keywords: General Dhiraj Seth, Spear…
Introduction In last seven decades, private sector’s participation in India’s defence industrial ecosystem was dismally limited. Further, innovations were largely fragmented and indigenous supply chains were underdeveloped. India’s defence preparedness was contingent on foreign suppliers for major platforms, critical technologies and advanced military equipment. Military hardware was either imported or manufactured under licence with limited…
In an era where advanced technology promises precision, contemporary conflicts reveal a disturbing trend: the deliberate dismantling of civilian life-support systems rather than traditional engagement with armed adversaries. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to operations in the Middle East, the targeting of residential areas, schools, hospitals, energy infrastructure, and cultural heritage sites has become…
In a landmark development that signals a shift in modern naval operations, the United States has employed one-way attack unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in combat for the first time. On July 12, US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces used three Saronic Corsair autonomous sea drones to strike a submarine and ship maintenance facility at Iran’s Bandar…
In a significant boost to India’s maritime capabilities and self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahendragiri (F38), the sixth and final stealth frigate under the Project 17A (Nilgiri-class) programme, at the Naval Dockyard here today. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh graced the occasion, describing the event as a ‘proud moment’ for the nation…
Mhow In a significant engagement underscoring the Indian military’s focus on strategic foresight, Dr Swasti Rao, a geopolitical expert and Associate Professor at OP Jindal Global University, addressed senior officers undergoing the Higher Command Course at the Army War College (AWC) here. Keywords: Dr Swasti Rao, Higher Command Course Mhow, European Geopolitics, India Europe Strategic…
In a significant display of proactive leadership shortly after assuming charge, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth visited forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch, Rajouri, and Sunderbani sectors of Jammu and Kashmir. The visit underscores the Indian Army’s unwavering commitment to maintaining robust defence postures in one…
In a striking display of shared heritage and forward-looking partnership, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has publicly embraced his Indian roots while his government finalised a landmark defence agreement with India for the acquisition of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. The developments, unfolding during high-level engagements, underscore the deepening multifaceted relationship between the world’s largest democracy and…
In a proactive step towards enhancing disaster resilience ahead of the monsoon season, the Indian Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps (XXI Corps) successfully conducted Exercise ‘Baadh Vyavastha’, a comprehensive joint flood relief preparedness and rescue drill in Bhopal. The exercise, coordinated closely with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and various…
In a significant setback to security operations in India’s volatile Northeast, two Assam Rifles personnel were killed and several others injured when suspected militants ambushed a convoy of the 40 Assam Rifles near Nungshang Kong village on National Highway 202 in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on July 6, 2026. The attack occurred around 1:30 pm, approximately…
