First Cadet Training Ship ‘Krishna’ launched at L&T Kattupalli
Yard 18003 (Krishna), the first of the three Cadet Training Ships (CTS) under construction at M/s L&T, Kattupalli (Chennai), has been launched on 16 Feb 2026. In keeping with the…
India strengthens missile integration and radar capability with new BEL facility
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated a state-of-the-art Missile Integration Facility at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru today, marking a significant step towards strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing and enhancing India’s…
ICG Chief Inaugurates Waterjet Production Facility in Goa
The Director General of Indian Coast Guard (ICG), DG Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated the Waterjet Production & Testing Facility of M/s Marine Jet Power (MJP) India at Goa on February 13,…
MoD Inks ₹2,312 Crore Contract with HAL for Eight Dornier 228 Aircraft
Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur for the acquisition of eight Dornier 228 Aircraft along with Operational Role Equipment for…
Indian Navy Assumes First-Ever Command of Combined Task Force 154
The Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force 154 for the first time, marking a significant milestone in India’s growing role in regional maritime security. Combined Task Force…
India Demonstrates Indigenous Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet Technology
he Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out a demonstration of the Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology, marking a significant milestone in India’s missile and defence…
Shri Divakar Jayant Appointed Director General of Naval Armament
Shri Divakar Jayant, INAS, has taken over as Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at Naval Headquarters, MoD, on 02 Feb 2026, succeeding Shri P Upadhyay, who superannuated on 31…
Air Marshal I.S. Walia Assumes Command of Eastern Air Command
Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, IAF on 01 February 2026. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and…
Defence Budget Soars to Record ₹7.85 Lakh Crore in FY27, a 15% Jump
The government on Saturday allocated an all-time high of ₹7.85 lakh crore to the defence ministry in the Union Budget for 2026-27, a jump of around 15 per cent over…
BRO Restores All-Weather Connectivity at Chatergala Pass in J&K
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) successfully carried out a high-altitude rescue and road restoration operation at Chatergala Pass in Jammu & Kashmir, demonstrating its rapid response capability and commitment to…