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July 18, 2025 10:08 AM

Indian Navy to commission indigenous diving support vessel ‘Nistar’ today at Visakhapatnam

In a boost to India’s maritime capabilities and self-reliance in defence production, the Indian Navy will today commission its first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Nistar at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. Defence ...

July 16, 2025 1:14 PM

CDS Anil Chauhan urges push for indigenous counter-drone systems

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday underlined the importance of developing indigenous counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to strengthen India’s security and reduce reliance on foreign technologies. Speaking at an event at t...

July 11, 2025 1:37 PM

Indian Coast Guard rescues 2 crew members from stranded U.S. vessel off Andaman & Nicobar Islands

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday rescued two crew members from a U.S.-flagged sailing yacht stranded near Indira Point, off the coast of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The yacht, Sea Angel, issued a distress alert after encountering rough ...

July 7, 2025 4:44 PM

Operation Sindoor boosted global demand for Indian defence products: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday underscored the role of Defence Accounts Department (DAD) in enhancing the operational readiness and financial agility of the Armed Forces at the Controllers’ Conference 2025 in New Delhi. Citing the succes...

July 6, 2025 4:00 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate Controllers’ Conference 2025 on July 7

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the Controllers’ Conference 2025, hosted by the Defence Accounts Department (DAD), on July 7 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. The three-day conference, from July 7 to 9, will bring together India’s top def...

July 4, 2025 5:01 PM

Indian Army charts ambitious roadmap for modernisation, seeks industry partnership for next-gen warfare

The Indian Army has unveiled a comprehensive modernisation roadmap aimed at transforming its capabilities across multiple domains, ranging from hypersonic weapons to advanced soldier systems, as it prepares for the challenges of future warfare. The a...

July 4, 2025 3:40 PM

Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia becomes Indian Navy’s first woman fighter pilot

In a landmark moment for gender equality in the armed forces, Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia became the first woman fighter pilot of the Indian Navy. She was awarded the prestigious ‘Wings of Gold’ alongside Lieutenant Atul Kumar Dhull during the g...

July 3, 2025 2:04 PM

Russia poses growing military threat to NATO members, Italy says

Russia could have the ability to pose a military threat to NATO territory within five years, Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on Thursday. He was addressing lawmakers on the outcome of a NATO summit last week when the military alliance a...

July 3, 2025 12:57 PM

Army chief lauds Indian military team for ‘focused’ joint training in Bhutan

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi visited the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) in Bhutan on Thursday, where he was briefed on the vital role the team plays in enhancing military cooperation between India and the Royal Bhuta...

July 2, 2025 10:57 AM

Quad ministers demand bringing Pahalgam terrorists to justice, renew commitment to counterterrorism

Renewing their commitment to work together to fight terrorism, the Quad foreign ministers on Tuesday demanded that all those responsible for the "reprehensible" Pahalgam terror attack be immediately brought to justice and countries concerned cooperat...

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