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August 20, 2026
India-Japan Joint Press StatementDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on August 20, 2026.
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August 18, 2026
Anoop Kumar Rai Assumes Charge as Director (Marketing) of BELAnoop Kumar Rai assumed charge as Director (Marketing) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on August 13, 2026. Prior to this appointment, he served as Executive Director of BEL's Central Research Laboratory (CRL), Ghaziabad, from 2025, following a distinguished tenure as Chief Scientist.
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August 18, 2026
Ambrish Tripathi Assumes Charge as Director (Human Resources) of BELAmbrish Tripathi assumed charge as Director (Human Resources) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on August 13, 2026. Prior to this appointment, he was General Manager of BEL's Kotdwar Unit since January 1, 2024.
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August 17, 2026
Indian Army Contingent Departs for India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XVThe Indian Army contingent departed today for Thailand to participate in the 15th edition of the India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026).
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August 16, 2026
General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff Embarks on an Official Visit to NepalGeneral Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), departed on an official visit to Nepal from August 17 to 19, 2026. The visit aims to further strengthen the close defence cooperation and military-to-military ties between India and Nepal.
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August 14, 2026
Atmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks ₹1,577 crore contracts for Loiter Munition Systems for Indian ArmyThe Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with TATA Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited for the procurement of Loiter Munition Systems, along with munitions & other accessories, at an approximate cost of ₹1,577 crore for the Indian Army.
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August 14, 2026
Defence Minister interacts with Indian Army contingent which bagged 16 medals, including 8 Gold, at Commonwealth Games 2026These sportspersons are a perfect blend of 'soldier' & 'champion', a source of inspiration: Rajnath Singh
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August 9, 2026
Op Sindoor sent a global message that India will go to any extent to ensure safety of its citizens: Defence MinisterRajnath Singh inaugurates 'Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra' Blood Donation Camp at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt; 1,000 sportspersons from Maharashtra among the donors
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August 6, 2026
Defence Minister chairs meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Committee for MoD on Territorial ArmyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence in New Delhi on August 6, 2026, with discussions focusing on the 'Territorial Army'.
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July 31, 2026
Chief of the Army Staff Launches Indigenous Xtreme Weather Grade DieselGeneral Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), today launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi.
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July 26, 2026
Op Sindoor is proof of India's capability to respond decisively to Pakistan's every misadventure: Defence Minister in Dras on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas“Any talks with Pakistan would focus solely on PoK, an integral part of India”
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July 25, 2026
Indian Defence Forces stand fully prepared to face any challenge, says Defence Minister on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026"Even as the enemy's intentions remain unchanged and it continues to employ nefarious tactics such as proxy wars & infiltration, the Indian Defence Forces stand fully prepared to face any challenge," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on July 25, 2026.
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July 23, 2026
DRDO conducts successful maiden flight-test of 'Kusha' Long-Range Surface-to-Air MissileDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of 'Kusha' Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on July 23, 2026.
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July 16, 2026
Jean-Brice Dumont appointed CEO of MBDAJean-Brice Dumont appointed CEO of MBDA from November 1, 2026, succeeding Eric Béranger.
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July 14, 2026
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: Defence Minister flags-off motorcycle expedition from National War Memorial to Kargil War MemorialOver next 13 days, 28 riders to cover 1,900 kms to honour the courage, resolve & supreme sacrifice of Indian bravehearts
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July 8, 2026
DRDO conducts successful flight-test of Pinaka Long Range Guided RocketDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur on July 8, 2026.
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July 1, 2026
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes over as CISCAir Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) on July 1, 2026.
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July 1, 2026
Lt General Sandeep Jain Assumes Appointment of Vice Chief of the Army StaffLt General Sandeep Jain, AVSM, SM today assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS). An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, he was commissioned into the MAHAR Regiment in June 1988.
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July 1, 2026
Lt General Mohit Malhotra, Assumes Command of Jaipur Based South Western CommandLt General Mohit Malhotra, AVSM, SM has assumed the appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the South Western Command.
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July 1, 2026
Lt General Rajesh Pushkar Assumes Command of Southern CommandLt General Rajesh Pushkar AVSM, VSM assumed command as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command on July 1, 2026. He succeeds Lt General Sandeep Jain, AVSM, SM who has taken over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff.
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June 30, 2026
General Dhiraj Seth takes over as the Chief of the Army StaffGeneral Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, took over as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) from General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, who superannuated after more than four decades of distinguished service to the nation on June 30, 2026.
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June 30, 2026
General Upendra Dwivedi Relinquishes the Appointment of Chief of the Army StaffGeneral Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, superannuated today after more than four decades of distinguished service and relinquished the appointment of the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).
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June 19, 2026
Jharkhand's Largest-Ever Mega Eye Surgical Camp Concludes Under Operation DRISHTIA specialised ophthalmic team from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force has successfully conducted the 9th Mega Surgical Advanced Eye Camp under Operation DRISHTI at Military Hospital, Namkum, Ranchi between June 15-19, 2026.
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June 18, 2026
Indian Army Contingent Set to Depart for Multilateral Military Exercise Khaan QuestThe Indian Army contingent is set to depart today to participate in the multilateral joint military exercise - Exercise KHAAN QUEST.
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June 15, 2026
DRDO conducts successful flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise MissileDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on June 15, 2026.
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June 13, 2026
President of India reviews the passing out parade of 158th Regular Course and 141st Technical Graduate Course at the Indian Military AcademyThe President of India Droupadi Murmu reviewed the passing out parade of the 158th Regular Course and the 141st Technical Graduate Course at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun today (June 13, 2026).
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June 13, 2026
Lt General Dhiraj Seth appointed as Chief of the Army Staff w.e.f. June 30, 2026The Government has appointed Lt General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from the afternoon of June 30, 2026.
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June 11, 2026
SMPP Completes Delivery of 106 Jet Based Kamikaze Drones to Indian Army, Strengthening Indigenous Deep-Strike Capabilities100 Operational Drones and 6 Training Systems Delivered to the Indian Army
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June 9, 2026
Teledyne FLIR OEM Launches Boson SX8, the First NDAA-Compliant 8-micron SXGA LWIR Thermal Camera ModuleThe 1280 x 1024 Boson SX8 and Boson SX8-CZ 15-75 deliver optimized size, weight, and power with highperformance thermal imaging
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June 5, 2026
Prime Minister visits L&T complex at Hazira, GujaratPrime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the Larsen & Toubro (L&T) complex at Hazira, Gujarat, where he witnessed pioneering innovations being developed by the company across various sectors.
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June 4, 2026
Plasan Launches New Survivability Solutions for Mine Blast Protection, Advanced Armor Protection and Top-Attack DefenseNew systems address evolving battlefield threats with advanced survivability technologies for armored combat platforms
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June 4, 2026
Ondas Unveils MODUS and IRON WAVE Advancing Autonomous Protection and Robotic Combat for Maneuver ForcesAI-driven systems integrate counter-UAS protection, robotic maneuvering, and multi-domain operational coordination across complex battlefield environments
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June 3, 2026
New DroneLight from Esh-Tech Delivers Hard-Kill Laser Defense to the Tactical Edge, Neutralizing Drones in 1-2 SecondsHigh-power pulsed laser neutralizes drones within seconds while consuming just 4 kW, enabling affordable, vehicle-mounted protection for ground forces
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June 3, 2026
FN expands rifle range with new FN ARKAFN – the iconic brand of FN Browning Group's Defence & Security division, which includes FN Herstal, FN UK and FN America – is proud to introduce the FN ARKA®, a next-generation rifle platform that leverages AR-15 ergonomics to meet the demands of modern military and law enforcement professionals.
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June 1, 2026
Honeywell unveils new brands effective post spin-off: Honeywell Technologies and Honeywell AerospaceHoneywell today announced the new brand identities for its automation and aerospace businesses — Honeywell Technologies and Honeywell Aerospace.
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May 31, 2026
General N.S. Raja Subramani assumes charge as Chief of Defence Staff & Secretary, Department of Military AffairsGeneral N.S. Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, assumed charge as the third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs on May 31, 2026.
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May 30, 2026
Multilateral Exercise Pragati 2026 Concludes at Umroi, MeghalayaThe maiden edition of Multilateral Exercise PRAGATI 2026, conducted at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, concluded with a 72-hour validation exercise, showcasing the interoperability, mutual trust, and collective resolve of the participating armed forces to address common security challenges.
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May 23, 2026
A nation that manufactures its own weaponry writes its own destiny: Defence MinisterDefence Minister & Maharashtra Chief Miniter inaugurate a private sector Defence Manufacturing Complex in Shirdi
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May 20, 2026
Multilateral Exercise Pragati 2026 Commences at Umroi, MeghalayaMultilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 commenced today at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, with the participation from 12 friendly nations, namely Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
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May 19, 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Vietnam's Deputy PM & Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang hold bilateral talks in HanoiReaffirm commitment to maintaining peace, stability, security, safety & freedom of navigation in Indo-Pacific region
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May 18, 2026
Northrop Grumman Named Preferred Munitions Provider for Department of War's Drone Dominance ProgramCompany's production-ready Common UAS Payload offers standardized, off-the-shelf technologically built for rapid integration across domains
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May 9, 2026
Lt General N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd) appointed as Chief of Defence StaffThe Government has appointed Lt General N.S. Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd) as the Chief of Defence Staff, who shall also function as the Secretary to Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, with effect from the date of assumption of charge and until further orders.
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May 9, 2026
Minister of State for Defence visits Trivandrum Military StationMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth visited Trivandrum Military Station under Southern Command of Indian Army on May 8, 2026 and reviewed the operational preparedness and ongoing developmental projects.
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May 9, 2026
India conducts successful flight-trial of Advanced Agni missile with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle systemIndia conducted the successful flight-trial of an Advanced Agni missile with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on May 8, 2026.
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May 5, 2026
MoD inks ₹1,476 crore contract with BEL for five Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Systems for Indian ArmyMinistry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited, Hyderabad for the procurement of five Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Systems, worth ₹1,476 crore, for the Indian Army with minimum 72% indigenous content.
