India Defence News

“Anybody who is making a false propaganda about the disadvantage of Agnipath project is not in the national interest, call them anti-national," Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Brigadier BD Mishra (Retd.) said.

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, the current Vice Chief of the Air Staff, has been appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff, succeeding Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari upon his retirement on September 30, 2024. Singh's distinguished career includes serving as the Senior Air Staff Officer of the Eastern Air Command and holding command positions in various squadrons.

It must be noted that the Indian armed forces and border guarding forces face a number of challenges in terms of soldiers stationed in the high altitudes that include, severe cold, low oxygen levels and low humidity. 

Lieutenant Commander Roopa A and Lieutenant Commander Dilna K, the two pioneering women officers, will lead this sea voyage around the world.

In a significant operation that unfolded over the weekend, security forces neutralized three terrorists in the Baramulla district, with one incident purportedly captured on camera.

India's new light tank Zorawar, designed for rapid deployment and high mobility in the mountains, successfully conducted field firing trails at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on Friday.

Indian Air Force Chief ACM VR Chaudhari urged HAL to ramp up LCA Tejas production during the Tarang Shakti 2024 exercise. Delays in engine supply and software issues affected deliveries, but HAL plans to meet targets with a new production line operational by October.

DRDO to test strategic and conventional missiles in next 1.5 months to boost India's defence capabilities, aligning with the government's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. The tests come after recent successful launches of Agni-4 and Agni-Prime missiles, and the commissioning of INS Arighaat, India's second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine

BEL secured an ₹850 crore order from Cochin Shipyard for an indigenously developed X-Band Multi-Function Radar. The radar will enhance naval ship protection. BEL also received a ₹305 crore order for various advanced systems. In total, BEL has secured ₹7,075 crore in orders this fiscal year.

India and Oman have commenced their 7th joint air exercise, Eastern Bridge VII, at Air Force base Masirah, Oman. This 12-day exercise aims to enhance interoperability and strategic cooperation between the two air forces through joint training missions.