General Vishwa Nath Sharma, the 14th Chief of the Army Staff who led the Indian Army from 1988 to 1990 and stood firm during the tense 1987 Wangdung (Sumdorong Chu) standoff with China, passed away in New Delhi yesterday. He was 96. Known affectionately in Army circles as ‘Tich’, Gen Sharma was the first officer…
While corporate security has conventionally focused on protecting people, assets, infrastructure, information, and reputation of an organisation, the threat landscape today has become progressively complex and interconnected. Alongside predictable security threats such as robbery, theft, workplace violence, unauthorized access, sabotage, fire, industrial accidents and natural disasters; organizations also confront operational risks, including supply chain disruptions,…
Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth today launched Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel at the Manekshaw Centre, marking a significant advance in India’s defence logistics capability. Developed jointly by the Indian Army and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) along with other oil marketing companies within one year, the specialised fuel remains operational at…
Reaffirming its commitment beyond conventional military operations, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has mounted an extensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission across the flood-ravaged states of Assam and Nagaland, providing life-saving support to communities cut off by severe flooding and landslides. According to official information released by the IAF, its helicopter fleet has…
The US Department of War has awarded a historic $76.6 billion package of shipbuilding contracts to expand America’s undersea warfighting capabilities, covering nine Block VI Virginia-class attack submarines and five Build II Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines. Announced on July 29, 2026, the awards go primarily to General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut, and Huntington…
Bengaluru/New Delhi In a significant boost to India’s push for self-reliance in critical defence technologies, the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has successfully developed the country’s first indigenous expendable turbojet engine in the 350 kg thrust class. The engine, designated as an Advanced Turbo Gas Generator (ATGG), was fully…
Mhow In a significant step towards fostering jointness among India’s armed forces, Air Vice Marshal Ashok Raj Thakur, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations – Air Defence) at Air Headquarters, delivered a comprehensive briefing to officers attending the Higher Command Course (HCC) at the Army War College (AWC), Mhow. The interaction focused on “Air Defence…
Port Blair/New Delhi In a textbook demonstration of rapid response and operational readiness, the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) successfully executed ‘Operation Lancer’ to assist the distressed NUC vessel MV Pyra, averting a potential maritime disaster in India’s strategically vital eastern seaboard. Upon receiving a distress call from the vessel, which had suffered a complete…
In a poignant blend of remembrance and sustainability, Danapur Cantonment commemorated the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor with a unique environmental drive that planted 350 Sindoor saplings, symbolising the enduring spirit of sacrifice, national resolve, and ecological responsibility. Keywords: Operation Sindoor, Danapur Cantt Plantation Drive, Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain, Indian Army Green…
In a significant move underscoring the Indian Army’s emphasis on leadership at every level, Northern Command recently convened its quarterly Subedar Majors’ interaction in virtual mode. The high-level conclave facilitated detailed deliberations on operational, administrative, and training challenges unique to the Command’s demanding environment, which spans some of the world’s most challenging high-altitude and contested…
