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January 12, 2026
DRDO successfully flight-tests Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile with top attack capability against a moving targetThird Generation Fire & Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top attack capability was flight-tested successfully against a moving target in KK Ranges, Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra by DRDO's Defence Research & Development Laboratory, Hyderabad on January 11, 2026.
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January 10, 2026
Western Command Investiture Ceremony 2026Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command felicitated 100 gallantry and distinguished service awardees...
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January 9, 2026
Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi Concludes Visit to UAE and Sri Lanka, Strengthening Defence CooperationThe Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, has successfully concluded his official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka...
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January 7, 2026
Personalities like Late Lt General S.K. Sinha are an inspiration to the Government for its clear & firm policy on issues related to India's sovereignty: Defence Minister"As the nation is moving forward with a clear and firm policy on issues related to its sovereignty, personalities such as Late Lt General Srinivas Kumar Sinha are an inspiration to the Government," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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January 4, 2026
Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi Proceeds on visit to UAE and Sri LankaThe Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, has proceeded on a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from January 5 to 8, 2026, as part of India's continued engagement to strengthen defence cooperation and military-to-military ties with friendly foreign countries.
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January 3, 2026
NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 Commences with Grandeur at Delhi CanttNCC has expanded its footprint to over 90 per cent of districts across the country: DG NCC
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December 31, 2025
DRDO successfully conducts salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick successionDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha at about 1030 hrs on December 31, 2025.
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December 30, 2025
MoD inks ₹4,666 crore contracts for Close Quarter Battle Carbine & Heavy Weight Torpedoes
Ministry of Defence, on December 30, 2025, signed contracts worth a total cost of ₹4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbine and Heavy Weight Torpedoes.
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December 29, 2025
DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket
The maiden flight test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120) was conducted successfully at Integrated Test Range, Chandipur on December 29, 2025.
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December 22, 2025
IOL signs collaboration agreement with SAFRAN to manufacture two high-precision, combat-proven systems in IndiaIn a major milestone in the Make-in-India programme envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has signed a collaboration agreement with Safran Electronics...
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December 17, 2025
Indian Army Contingent Departs for India-UAE Joint Military Exercise Desert Cyclone 2025An Indian Army contingent has departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the second edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II, scheduled to be conducted at Abu Dhabi, UAE, from December 18 to 30, 2025.
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December 11, 2025
Indian Army Showcases Atmanirbharta and Innovations at Vijay Diwas 'At Home'In order to commemorate Vijay Diwas, marking the decisive victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 War, the Indian Army organised Vijay Diwas "At Home" in Army House, New Delhi today.
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December 11, 2025
Integrated Battle Command System Intercepts Cruise Missiles in Key TestIn October, the Integrated Battle Command System, built by Northrop Grumman Corporation for the US Army, completed a pivotal flight test at White Sands Missile Range.
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December 11, 2025
Uvision Completes Extended Training Program with Major European Customer, Establishing Independent National Operational CapabilityDozens of operators, instructors, and maintenance teams certified as part of comprehensive force build-up
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December 8, 2025
SCD Awarded Strategic Contract for Hundreds of HD MWIR Detectors from Long-Standing Asian CustomerThe contract marks a major operational upgrade in AFV's EOIR systems and reflects ongoing global growth and trust in SCD's MWIR HD product line
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December 7, 2025
Defence Minister dedicates to the nation 125 border infrastructure projects – the most in one go – from Ladakh28 Roads, 93 Bridges and 4 Miscellaneous projects spread across 2 Union Territories & 7 States completed at a cost of ₹5,000 crore, the highest-value inaugurations in BRO's history
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December 5, 2025
Indian Army Showcases in-House Operational Solutions at 'Inno-Yoddha 2025'Annual Idea & Innovation Competition Highlights Cutting-Edge Soldier-Driven Solutions; Record 89 Innovations Received; 32 Selected to Strengthen Combat, Logistics & Training Capabilities
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December 5, 2025
India–Malaysia to Participate in Joint Military Training Exercise Harimau Shakti in the Deserts of RajasthanThe Fifth edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025” commenced today in Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan.
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December 2, 2025
India-Maldives Joint Military Exercise Ekuverin Commences in KeralaThe 14th edition of the Joint Military Exercise EKUVERIN between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has commenced at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala today.
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December 2, 2025
First European RIPSAW® M3 Robotic Ground Vehicle Sold to SwedenTextron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, and its subsidiary Howe & Howe, announced today a sale of the RIPSAW® M3 robotic ground vehicle to the government of Sweden, the product's first European customer.
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December 1, 2025
Lt General Vipul Shinghal, assumed the appointment of Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Information System & Training)Lt General Vipul Shinghal, assumed the appointment of Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Information System & Training) on December 1, 2025 after relinquishing the appointment of Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Doctrine, Organisation & Training) at HQ IDS.
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November 28, 2025
Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 ConcludesChanakya Defence Dialogue conducted by Indian Army in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies concluded today. The two-days Dialogue was conducted at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
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November 27, 2025
Indian Army Hosts Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 commenced today at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, bringing together military leaders, global strategic experts, diplomats, industry leaders and young scholars.
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November 25, 2025
India-Nepal Joint Exercise Suryakiran XIX – 2025 CommencesThe 19th edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise Suryakiran XIX - 2025” commenced today at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The exercise is being conducted from November 25 to December 8, 2025.
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November 19, 2025
Indian Army Secures Intellectual Property Rights for New Design Coat Combat (Digital Print)Following the unveiling of the New Combat Uniform (Digital Print), the Indian Army introduced the New Coat Combat (Digital Print) in January 2025, marking another milestone in its ongoing journey towards modernisation, indigenisation, and enhanced soldier comfort.
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November 18, 2025
National Seminar on “Advancing Defence Excellence through Quality Assurance” held at DRDO BhawanSecretary (DP) Stresses Need for Strengthened Industry- Quality Assurance Collaboration to Accelerate Delivery of Quality Defence Stores
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November 18, 2025
Meprolight Introduces MVO™ Optics Line to Defense Market, Delivering Mission-Critical Precision for Armed ForcesMeprolight, an SK Group company and a global leader in electro-optics for military, law enforcement and commercial use, introduced the Meprolight® Variable Optic (MVO™) family of professional riflescopes for the defense market at Defense & Security Thailand.

