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Trishul: Indian Armed Forces flex their might in mega exercise and a post Operation Sindoor doctrine

Explainers | Oct 30, 2025, 03:04 PM IST

The strategic location and timing of the Trishul tri-services military exercise make clear that it is not routine training, but a strategic demonstration of readiness and of India’s willingness to translate doctrine into joint action.

India began its military operation at Tajikistan's Ayni

India wraps up operations at Tajikistan's Ayni Airbase after over 20 years of strategic presence

India | Oct 29, 2025, 02:08 PM IST

India began forging strategic military cooperation with Tajikistan in the late 1990s, during the civil conflict in Afghanistan, when it was supporting the Northern Alliance against the Taliban.

Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously

IAF successfully tests DRDO-developed Military Combat Parachute System at 32,000 ft altitude | Watch

India | Oct 15, 2025, 11:47 PM IST

This achievement makes the military combat parachute system (MCPS), the only parachute system currently in operational use by the Indian armed forces, capable of deployment above 25,000 feet.

Indian Air Force Day: What does it take to become a fighter pilot? Know all about it

India | Oct 08, 2025, 07:54 AM IST

On Indian Air Force Day 2025, the nation salutes the courage and commitment of its air warriors. Becoming a fighter pilot demands passion, discipline and years of hard training, but it remains one of the most respected and thrilling careers in India.

India's 5th-gen stealth fighter jet project

India's 5th-Gen fighter jets: Seven firms bid to co-develop AMCA prototypes with DRDO | Details here

India | Oct 01, 2025, 01:33 PM IST

Seven Indian defence firms have bid to co-develop prototypes of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) - India’s first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet. The mega project, worth Rs 2 lakh crore, is expected to deliver over 125 aircraft, with induction likely by 2035.

The Indian Army has released a tender for developing

All about Anantshastra QRSAM: India's new air defence system, soon to be acquired

Explainers | Sep 27, 2025, 05:32 PM IST

As part of the Rs 30,000 crore plan, three regiments of Anantshastra will be stationed along India’s sensitive western and northern frontiers, ensuring that mechanised formations operating against Pakistan and China are safeguarded from enemy aerial strikes.

India to buy more Heron drones after impressive show in Op Sindoor; UAVs to be armed with missiles

India | Sep 18, 2025, 09:30 PM IST

These drones were successfully used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan in May this year.

'Fauj a place where there is no nepotism': CDS General Anil Chauhan | Video

India | Sep 18, 2025, 07:44 PM IST

During the event, CDS General Anil Chauhan also explained why the armed forces struck the targets in Pakistan as part of Operation Sindoor between 1 am and 1.30 am, saying this was done to avoid civilian casualties.

Uri attack and surgical strikes: How India's counter-terror approach witnessed a strategic shift

India | Sep 18, 2025, 08:04 AM IST

The Uri terror attack in September 2016 marked a watershed moment in India's fight against cross-border terrorism. The surgical strikes that followed represented a bold departure from past restraint, setting a new precedent in India's counter-terror approach.

As Yudh Abhyas 2025 kicks off in Alaska, here's a complete list of India's major military exercises

India | Sep 03, 2025, 04:02 PM IST

Indian Army troops have arrived in Alaska for Yudh Abhyas 2025, a major bilateral military exercise with the United States. Read further for a comprehensive list of India’s key military exercises both army and navy.

Ganesh Chaturthi in Hyderabad: Operation Sindoor-Themed Idol Brings Patriotism to the Fore

News | Aug 23, 2025, 12:35 PM IST

This Ganesh Chaturthi, Hyderabad's celebrations are taking on a patriotic fervour with an Operation Sindoor-themed idol that honours India's brave armed forces. Featuring intricate designs like BrahMos missiles and S-400 rifles, the idol showcases the nation's military prowess while celebrating the

Two terrorists killed in encounter as security forces foil infiltration bid in J-K's Poonch area

Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 30, 2025, 11:28 AM IST

Reports suggest that the infiltration bid was made under the cover of heavy overnight rain, with two to three terrorists attempting to cross over from Pakistan-occupied territory into Indian soil.

The NCERT is developing a special module on Operation

Operation Sindoor to be part of NCERT textbooks from classes 3-12, to showcase military might

India | Jul 26, 2025, 09:15 PM IST

The module will be split into two parts, one designed for students in classes 3 to 8 and another for those in classes 9 to 12.

Centre plans to take over Lakshwadeep's Bitra island for defence use, cites national security

India | Jul 19, 2025, 11:15 PM IST

Bitra is a small island among the Lakshwadeep Islands, covering approximately 91,700 square metres (0.091 square kilometres) and is home to around 350 residents.

Indian Army set to receive next batch of AK-203 assault rifles by August 15 as part of Russia deal

India | Jul 18, 2025, 04:31 PM IST

AK-203 is poised to become the Indian Army's primary frontline assault rifle, with over 6 lakh units planned to be inducted over the next decade. The rifles are being manufactured under a joint venture between India and Russia.

Indian Navy gets six strategic indigenously designed products from DRDO: All you need to know

India | Jul 15, 2025, 05:31 PM IST

The formal handover took place during a special ceremony held at the Defence Laboratory in Jodhpur. These products were specifically designed to meet the Naval Staff Qualitative Requirements (NSQR) and mark another leap in India's "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiative.

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