In a major victory for India’s zero-tolerance counter-terrorism policy, national security agencies have dismantled the Shahzad Bhatti Network, a Pakistan-based, ISI-backed terror syndicate. [i] The massive multi-state crackdown, executed on August 12 ahead of Independence Day, has thwarted plans for coordinated subversive attacks across major urban centres. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the…
For generations of Indian soldiers and veterans, Old Monk has been more than a rum. Its sudden disappearance from many Canteen Stores Department (CSD) outlets in recent months has therefore prompted considerable speculation within the armed forces community. The development comes against the backdrop of recent regulatory action by the Food Safety and Standards Authority…
Indian defence technology companies EndureAir Systems and Addverb Technologies are exploring a new dimension in autonomous reconnaissance by integrating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with Addverb’s Trakr quadruped robot, creating a robotic team designed to extend surveillance capabilities into difficult and potentially hazardous environments. Keywords: EndureAir Systems, Addverb Trakr, UAV Quadruped Robot, Autonomous Reconnaissance, Defence…
In a significant boost to India’s defence self-reliance efforts, Lucknow-based Kawa UAV Pvt. Ltd., operating as HoverIt, has successfully conducted the maiden flight of the Divyastra Mk3, a next-generation jet-powered loitering munition. The test took place on August 11, with the company announcing the achievement today. Keywords: Divyastra Mk3, Kawa UAV HoverIt, indigenous jet-powered loitering…
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has offered the first detailed public account of Operation Sindoor in Discovery’s two-part docuseries “Declassified Operation Sindoor”, which premieres on 15 August. The series chronicles India’s 88-hour military response to the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. Keywords: Operation Sindoor, Ajit Doval, Declassified Operation…
Mhow: Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria, Commandant of the Army War College (AWC), has underlined the operational lessons emerging from Operation Sindoor, stressing that success in modern warfare will depend on synchronised planning, effective multi-domain integration, escalation control and information dominance. Addressing participants of the Higher Command Course, Lt Gen Chandpuria offered an analytical perspective on…
Mhow In a meaningful display of civil-military partnership and environmental commitment, the Army War College (AWC), Mhow, joined hands with Badgonda Village under the ‘Jansahbhagidari’ initiative to plant 2,500 saplings. The drive, conducted as a green tribute marking 80 years of India’s Independence, saw enthusiastic participation from villagers, Army personnel, school children and forest officials….
Mhow The Army War College (AWC), the Indian Army’s premier institution for operational and strategic education, hosted an insightful lecture on the art of strategic deception for officers of the Higher Command Course. The address was delivered by Major General M Khalid Zaki of the Army War College. Keywords: Strategic Deception, Army War College Mhow,…
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) launched the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) ‘Shruti’ on Tuesday, marking another significant milestone in the Indian Navy’s drive towards self-reliance in warship construction. The vessel, designated Yard 3037, is the second NGOPV built by the Kolkata-based shipyard for the Navy, following the launch of its sister…
A 42-second video of Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, the 28th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, has gone viral on social media, offering a rare glimpse of the senior-most air warrior in an informal setting. Shared by journalist Smita Prakash, the clip shows the Air Chief energetically dancing amid…
