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  • Major Boost For Indian Defence Forces! DRDO Successfully Conducts Salvo Launch Of Two Pralay Missiles In Quick Succession; Video

    Major Boost For Indian Defence Forces! DRDO Successfully Conducts Salvo Launch Of Two Pralay Missiles In Quick Succession; Video

    Dec 31, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    In a major boost to the Indian Defence Forces, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha on Wednesday morning (December 31) at around 10:30 a.m. The flight test was carried out as part of…

  • INAS 335 ‘The Ospreys’, 2nd Indian Naval Air Squadron To Operate MH 60R Helicopters Commissioned At INS Hansa In Goa

    INAS 335 ‘The Ospreys’, 2nd Indian Naval Air Squadron To Operate MH 60R Helicopters Commissioned At INS Hansa In Goa

    Dec 17, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    INAS 335 ‘The Ospreys’, the second Indian Naval Air Squadron to operate MH 60R helicopters, was commissioned at INS Hansa, Goa, in a ceremony presided over by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) on 17 Dec 25. This landmark event follows the commissioning of the first MH 60R Naval Air Squadron in Kochi, Kerala,…

  • WATCH: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi’s Push-Ups With Newly Commissioned Officers At IMA Passing Out Parade Steals The Show

    WATCH: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi’s Push-Ups With Newly Commissioned Officers At IMA Passing Out Parade Steals The Show

    Dec 14, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Dehradun: In an inspiring and visually striking moment at the Indian Military Academy’s (IMA’s) Passing Out Parade (POP) in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun, Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi showcased his fitness by performing push-ups alongside the newly commissioned officers on Saturday, December 13. A video of the moment, now widely circulating on social media, shows General Dwivedi joining…

  • IMA POP Autumn Term 2025: Indian Army Gets 491 Young Officers; Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Reviews Parade

    Dec 13, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, resonated with pride, tradition and military splendour as the 157th Passing Out Parade was held at the historic Drill Square today. The momentous occasion marked the commissioning of Officer Cadets into the Indian Army, reflecting the Academy’s enduring motto, “Valour and Wisdom”, and standing as a testament to the rigorous…

  • BSF Officer Deputy Commandant Harish Kajla Secures 5th Position in 100-Mile ‘Border Hell Race’ at Jaisalmer

    BSF Officer Deputy Commandant Harish Kajla Secures 5th Position in 100-Mile ‘Border Hell Race’ at Jaisalmer

    Dec 9, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Harish Kajla, a serving Deputy Commandant of the Border Security Force (BSF), secured an impressive 5th position in the demanding 100-mile Border Hell Race, held on 6–7 December in the Thar Desert.

  • Convocation Ceremony Of Army Cadet College ACC-126 Course Held At IMA Hall

    Convocation Ceremony Of Army Cadet College ACC-126 Course Held At IMA Hall

    Dec 5, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Army Cadet College Wing conducted its Graduation Ceremony on December 5, 2025 at the IMA Hall, Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. A total of 71 Cadets completed their three-year academic and military training, marking a significant milestone in their professional development. The event was attended by parents, faculty members and senior military officers.

  • ‘120 Bahadur’: Who Was Major Shaitan Singh, The Brave Indian Army Officer Who Led 120 Soldiers Against 3,000 Chinese Troops?

    ‘120 Bahadur’: Who Was Major Shaitan Singh, The Brave Indian Army Officer Who Led 120 Soldiers Against 3,000 Chinese Troops?

    Nov 20, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The much-anticipated movie 120 Bahadur, produced by Excel Entertainment and Trigger Happy Studios, will hit theatres on Friday, November 21. The film is based on the true story of the bravery of 120 Indian soldiers who fought against 3,000 Chinese troops during the Battle of Rezang La in 1962. The movie presents a powerful blend…

  • 93rd Air Force Day: IAF Showcases Strength, Legacy And Innovation At Hindan Air Force Station | VIDEO

    93rd Air Force Day: IAF Showcases Strength, Legacy And Innovation At Hindan Air Force Station | VIDEO

    Oct 8, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The 93rd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was commemorated at Air Force Station Hindan, Ghaziabad, on 08 Oct 2025. The event was graced by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of the Naval Staff. The ceremonial parade was reviewed by Chief of the Air…

  • At 19,400 ft, Mig La Dethrones Umling La As World’s Highest Motorable Pass; How This Strengthens India’s Border Defences?

    At 19,400 ft, Mig La Dethrones Umling La As World’s Highest Motorable Pass; How This Strengthens India’s Border Defences?

    Oct 5, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has etched its name in the Guinness World Records by constructing the world’s highest motorable pass, Mig La, surpassing the previous record held by Umling La. Mig La is located in Ladakh’s Leh district.

  • Who Is Kashish Methwani? From Miss International India To Indian Army Lieutenant

    Who Is Kashish Methwani? From Miss International India To Indian Army Lieutenant

    Sep 16, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Kashish Methwani, the 2023 Miss International India title winner, joined the Indian Army as a commissioned officer. After rigorous training of 11 months at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Methwani was commissioned into the Army as a Lieutenant in a Passing Out Parade held on September 6.

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