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The summer of 1999 witnessed the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces during the Kargil War. Captain Vijayant Thapar was one of the youngest officers who sacrificed his life for the motherland. The 22-year-old Indian Army officer achieved martyrdom on…
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Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann Takes Over As Senior Air Staff Officer Of IAF’s Western Command
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann took over as Senior Air Staff Officer of Western Air Command, Indian Air Force on June 1, 2025. The Air Marshal is an alumni of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and was commissioned as a…
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Kargil War Stories: Meet Captain (Retd.) Yashika Tyagi – A Soldier, A Mother And A Trailblazer, Who Served On The Frontlines While Pregnant
The Indian Army soldiers displayed extraordinary valour in the Kargil War of 1999. We have heard stories of exemplary bravery shown by Indian Army officers and soldiers, including Captain Vikram Batra, Captain Manoj Pandey, and Captain Anuj Nayar, who inspired…
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Delays and Progress: A Complete Timeline of LCA Tejas Development
Air Chief Marshal Amarpreet Singh on Thursday raised concerns over the failure of government defence manufacturing companies to meet delivery deadlines.
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Historic Moment! 1st Batch Of 17 Female Cadets Pass Out Of National Defence Academy | WATCH
In a historic development, the first-ever batch of 17 Female Cadets was among the 336 cadets who passed out of the National Defence Academy (NDA). marking the culmination of 148th Course – Spring Term 2025 – on Friday. total of 1,341…
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Meets Naval Personnel Onboard Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Weeks After Op Sindoor
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met the Indian Navy Personnel onboard INS Vikrant weeks after Operation Sindoor. Notably, INS Vikrant is currently sailing in the Arabian Sea. The aircraft was deployed in the Arabian Sea as part of India’s…
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WATCH: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Flags In Navika Sagar Parikrama II As INSV Tarini Reaches Goa After Historic Circumnavigation
Panaji: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday flagged in the historic Navika Sagar Parikrama II at Goa’s Mormugao Port. The crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K, on successful completion of the…
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Centre Notifies Rules Under Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control & Discipline) Act 2023 Enabling Greater Jointness And Command Efficiency In Armed Forces
The Rules formulated under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023 have been notified through a Gazette Notification and will come into effect from May 27, 2025. This significant step aims to bolster effective command, control, and efficient…
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Surya VHF: India’s Indigenous Anti-Stealth Radar To Counter China-Pakistan’s 5th Generation Fighter Threat – Key Features
In a major boost to India’s air defence, the Surya Very High Frequency (VHF) radar was reportedly delivered to the Indian Air Force (IAF). The Surya VHF is an indigenous system designed to detect stealth aircraft, reported The Economic Times.…
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Kailashahar vs Lalmonirhat: India Mulls Reviving 1971 War-Era Air Base To Offset China-Bangladesh Presence Near Siliguri Corridor, Claim Reports
Following reports of China eyeing to gain access to Bangladesh’s World War II-era Lalmonirhat airfield, India has now taken a countermeasure and is actively accelerating the efforts to revive its defunct 1971 war base, Kailashahar Airport, in Tripura, reported Moneycontrol.…
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