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July 29, 2025
DRDO successfully conducts two consecutive flight-tests of Pralay missileDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two consecutive successful flight-tests of Pralay missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha on July 28 & 29, 2025.
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July 27, 2025
Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025 to Kick off at Jodhpur: Advancing India–Singapore Defence CooperationThe 14th edition of the India–Singapore Joint Military Exercise, Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025, is set to commence today at Jodhpur and will continue till August 4, 2025.
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July 26, 2025
Indian Army Commemorates 26th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay DiwasAs the nation marks the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Indian Army commemorated it with solemnity, pride, and nationwide participation, honouring the valour and supreme sacrifice of soldiers during the 1999 Kargil War.
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July 25, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks ₹2,000 crore contract with BEL for Air Defence Fire Control Radars for Indian ArmyMinistry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of Air Defence Fire Control Radars for the Indian Army, worth approximately ₹2,000 crore, under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) category.
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July 25, 2025
DRDO conducts successful flight-trials of Advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile-V3In a major boost to India's defence capabilities, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out flight-trials of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
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July 19, 2025
CDS visits Defence Services Staff College, WellingtonChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan visited the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington in Tamil Nadu on July 19, 2025.
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July 18, 2025
Minister of State for Defence visits DRDO's Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in HyderabadMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth visited Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, DRDO in Hyderabad on July 16 & 17, 2025.
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July 17, 2025
Successful test-firing of Prithvi-II & Agni-I Ballistic MissilesShort-Range Ballistic Missiles - Prithvi-II and Agni-I - were successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha on July 17, 2025.
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July 17, 2025
Successful trial of Akash Prime at High-AltitudeIndia, on July 16, 2025, achieved a significant milestone by successfully destroying two Aerial High Speed Unmanned targets at high-altitude in Ladakh by Akash Prime, the upgraded variant of Akash Weapon System for the Indian Army.
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July 16, 2025
Operation Sindoor demonstrated operational effectiveness and strategic value of indigenous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles & Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems, says Chief of Defence StaffGeneral Anil Chauhan calls for strategic urgency of achieving full-spectrum indigenisation in unmanned aerial platforms & counter-measures
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July 7, 2025
The valour displayed during Operation Sindoor & the demonstration of domestic equipment, further increased the global demand for our indigenous products: Defence Minister at Controllers' Conference 2025Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Controllers' Conference of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) in New Delhi on July 7, 2025, emphasising the department's critical role in strengthening the operational readiness and financial agility of the Armed Forces.
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July 4, 2025
Curtain Raiser for Tri-Services Academia Technology Symposium held at Manekshaw CentreThe Indian Army conducted a Curtain Raiser event today for the upcoming Tri-Services Academia Technology Symposium at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
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July 3, 2025
DAC clears 10 capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹1.05 lakh crore under Buy (Indian-IDDM) categoryDefence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on July 3, 2025, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to approximately ₹1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing.
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June 28, 2025
Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command Lt General D.S. Rana takes over as Colonel of the Regiment of Garhwal RiflesIn a ceremony reflecting the glorious traditions and spirit of the Indian Army, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command Lt General Dinesh Singh Rana has taken over as the 23rd Colonel of the Regiment of Garhwal Rifles.
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June 27, 2025
Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan & Gajendra Shekhawat Praise Technology-Driven Surveillance at ICCC for Puri Rath Yatra 2025Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Minister of Culture, Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, accompanied by Odisha's Minister of Higher Education & Culture Surjyabanshi Suraj and BJP National Spokesperson and Puri MP Dr. Sambit Patra, visited the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Puri to review security and surveillance preparedness ahead of the iconic Rath Yatra 2025.
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June 24, 2025
Ministry of Defence Concludes Emergency Procurement Contracts Worth Nearly ₹2,000 Crore to Enhance Counter-Terrorism CapabilityIn a significant move to strengthen the Indian Army's operational readiness in counter-terrorism (CT) operations, the Ministry of Defence has concluded thirteen contracts under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism.
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June 23, 2025
SCD Secures Over $40 Million Asia Contracts for Diverse Infrared Detectors in Multiple Armored Fighting Vehicle ApplicationsMulti-year order includes a broad portfolio of advanced MWIR and LWIR detectors for gunner and commander sites, and remote weapon stations
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June 17, 2025
Chiefs' Chintan: Indian Army Strengthens Coordination with Former Chiefs of the Army StaffChiefs' Chintan, a structured two-day interaction, between the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, and former Chiefs of the Army Staff (CsOAS), at New Delhi commenced today.
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June 17, 2025
Indian Army Contingent Departs for India-France Joint Military Exercise ShaktiThe Indian Army contingent departed today to participate in 8th edition of the biennial India-French Joint Military Exercise Shakti. The exercise will be conducted at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, France from June 18, 2025 to July 1, 2025.
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June 14, 2025
With Review of Passing Out Parade at IMA Dehradun, Commander of Sri Lanka Army Reconnects with Alma MaterLt General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, concluded a meaningful four-day official visit to India from June 11 to 14, 2025, reinforcing the longstanding and robust military ties between the two Armies.
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June 13, 2025
Defence Secretary Attends Closing Ceremony of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic ElephantThe 17th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant concluded today at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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June 12, 2025
Defence Minister felicitates NCC team, comprising five girls & five boys, for scaling the world's highest peak - Mount EverestPresents a cheque of ₹10 lakh for the extraordinary feat
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June 12, 2025
Commander of Sri Lanka Army Visits South Western Command, Jaipur: Strengthening Bilateral Defence TiesAs part of his ongoing official visit to India from June 11 to 14 2025, Lt General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, visited the Headquarters South Western Command in Jaipur on the second day of his tour.
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June 11, 2025
Lt General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Arrives on a visit to IndiaLt General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, has arrived on an official visit to India from June 11 to 14, 2025.
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June 11, 2025
Minister of State for Defence Interacts with NCC Mount Everest Expedition Team after their Successful SummitMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth interacted with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mount Everest Expedition team in New Delhi on June 11, 2025, after the team successfully scaled Mount Everest on May 18, 2025.
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June 11, 2025
Indian Army Contingent Reaches Mongolia for Multinational Military Exercise Khaan QuestThe Indian Army contingent reached Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia today for the Multinational Military Exercise Khaan Quest, which is scheduled to be conducted from June 14 to 28, 2025.
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June 10, 2025
Operation Sindoor is proof that Government has transformed India’s security apparatus by changing attitude towards national security issues: Defence Minister“India recognised as Mother of Democracy, while Pakistan as Father of Global Terrorism”
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June 9, 2025
Minister of State for Defence visits Shimla-based Army Training CommandLauds its role in transforming the Indian Army into a modern, technology driven, Aatmanirbhar and battle-ready force
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June 5, 2025
NCC Cadets Given Hero's Welcome After Historic Mount Everest SummitThe National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mount Everest Expedition Team was warmly received at DGNCC Camp, New Delhi on June 5, 2025 after successfully summiting the world's highest peak on May 18, 2025.
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June 5, 2025
Northrop Grumman and Marshall Land Systems Collaborate for Cutting-Edge Command and Control SystemsNorthrop Grumman Corporation and Marshall Land Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance command and control hardware solutions for the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence.
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June 4, 2025
Defence Minister holds bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy PM & Defence Minister in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence Richard Marles in New Delhi on June 4, 2025.
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June 1, 2025
Lt General Dinesh Singh Rana takes over as Commander-in-Chief of Andaman & Nicobar CommandLt General Dinesh Singh Rana assumed charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command (CINCAN) on June 1, 2025.
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May 31, 2025
Indian Army Conducts Trials of Next-Gen Defence Technologies under Simulated Operational ConditionsThe Indian Army is currently undertaking extensive Capacity Development Demonstrations at key locations across the country, including the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Babina Field Firing Ranges, and Joshimath, with dedicated Air Defence equipment demonstrations also scheduled at Agra and Gopalpur.
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May 29, 2025
Rajnath Singh approves Miniratna status to three DPSUsMunitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) & India Optel Limited (IOL) are now Miniratna Companies
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May 29, 2025
Indian Army Contingent Departs for India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic ElephantThe Indian Army contingent departed today, for 17th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant.
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May 26, 2025
Defence Minister reviews performance of eight DPSUs in meeting with CMDs in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a review meeting with CMDs of eight Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) at South Block, New Delhi on May 26, 2025.
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May 25, 2025
CDS visits Northern & Western Commands HQs; Conducts strategic review & operational assessment post-Operation SindoorChief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited Indian Army's Northern Command at Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir and Western Command at Chandimandir Military Station, Haryana on May 25, 2025.
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May 11, 2025
Operation Sindoor not just a military action, but a symbol of India's political, social & strategic willpower: Defence Minister“Operation Sindoor was not just a military action, but a symbol of India's political, social and strategic willpower,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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May 10, 2025
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth participates in Victory Day celebrations during his visit to Moscow, RussiaMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth participated in Victory Day celebrations during his visit to Russia from May 8 to 9, 2025.
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May 9, 2025
Second Edition of Tri-Services Future Warfare Course Concludes at Manekshaw Centre, New DelhiThe second edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course (FWC-02), an initiative to prepare India's Armed Forces for next-generation warfare, concluded at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 9, 2025.
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May 8, 2025
Operation Sindoor was successfully executed because our formidable & professionally-trained Armed Forces were equipped with high-quality equipment, says Defence Minister at National Quality Conclave 2025“Operation Sindoor was successfully executed because our formidable & professionally-trained Armed Forces were equipped with high-quality equipment,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while addressing the National Quality Conclave in New Delhi on May 8, 2025.
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May 7, 2025
Through Operation Sindoor, India used its 'Right to Respond' to the attack on its soil: Defence Minister“Through Operation Sindoor, India has used its 'Right to Respond' to the attack on its soil, and the Armed Forces scripted history by acting with precision, precaution & compassion to destroy the camps used to train terrorists in Pakistan and PoK,”
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May 5, 2025
Defence Minister holds bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Defense of Japan Gen Nakatani at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 5, 2025.
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May 1, 2025
Lt General Pratik Sharma takes over Command of Indian Army's Northern CommandLt General Pratik Sharma assumed the appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command today.
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May 1, 2025
Major General Lisamma P.V. assumes the appointment of ADG, MNSMajor General Lisamma P.V. assumed the appointment of Additional Director General, Military Nursing Service (MNS) in New Delhi on May 1, 2025. She succeeds Major General Sheena P.D. who superannuated on April 30, 2025 after serving for four decades.
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May 1, 2025
GA-ASI's MQ-1C Gray Eagle® ER Featured at US Army's PC-C5General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) supported the US Army's Project Convergence Capstone 5 (PC-C5), which ran throughout March and featured an MQ-1C Gray Eagle® Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
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April 30, 2025
Lt General J.P. Mathew relinquishes the appointment of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff upon his superannuationLt General J.P. Mathew relinquished the appointment of the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) on April 30, 2025 upon the culmination of nearly four decades in service. On the day of his superannuation, he laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi and paid homage to the fallen heroes.
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April 27, 2025
Closing Ceremony: India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Bilateral Exercise (DUSTLIK-VI 2025)India-Uzbekistan Joint Exercise DUSTLIK-VI 2025 culminated with a 48 hour exercise on April 27, 2025 at Southern Command Foreign Training & Military Civil Fusion Training Node, Aundh, Pune.
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April 26, 2025
Indian Army's Pioneering Initiative: Advanced 3D Microscope introduced for the first time in Army Hospital (R&R) for Minimally Invasive Glaucoma SurgeryIn a first and a unique milestone for the Armed Forces, the Department of Ophthalmology in Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi has performed the minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using 3D Microscope.
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April 22, 2025
Over 5,000 runners take part in maiden soldierathon at Army Hospital (R&R) in a fitting tribute to brave soldiersOver 5,000 runners came together at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi on April 20, 2025 for the first edition of soldierathon 'Run for Soldiers and Run with Soldiers' - a fitting tribute to the brave heroes of the Armed Forces.
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April 16, 2025
IWI and FAME Establish Strategic Assembly Plant in Peru to Equip Armed Forces with ARAD Rifles and Meprolight SightsPeruvian facility Already Delivering ARAD Rifles Following Major Contract for 10,000 Units
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April 16, 2025
India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI Commences at Foreign Training Node, AundhThe 6th edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI commenced today, at Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune). The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from April 16 to 28, 2025.
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April 11, 2025
Kalam & Kavach 2.0: Securing India's Rise Through Defence ReformsPentagon Press and DOAP proudly announce the second edition of Kalam & Kavach, set to take place on April 15, 2025, at Ashoka Hall, Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition in Pune, organized in collaboration with the Southern Command of the Indian Army, Kalam & Kavach 2.0 is poised to become a landmark platform for strategic dialogue on national defence and policy reforms.
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April 8, 2025
Meprolight Secures Israeli Police Contract for STING PRO dual laser pointer Adapted Uniquely for Law Enforcement ForcesThe Compact Dual-Wavelength Laser Pointer Now Equipped with Green Laser, Ensuring Forces' Distinction and Improved Coordination in Critical Situations
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April 4, 2025
DRDO & Indian Army conduct four successful flight-tests of Army version of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air MissileThe bilateral Naval Exercise INDRA 2025 between Indian and Russian navies was held from March 28 to April 2 2025.
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April 3, 2025
Defence Minister flags-off expeditions to Mt Everest & Mt KangchenjungaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged-off expeditions to Mount Everest (8,848m) and Mount Kangchenjunga (8,586m) from South Block, New Delhi on April 3, 2025.
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April 3, 2025
Defence Minister Addresses the Senior Leadership of Indian Army During Army Commanders' ConferenceThe Army Commanders' Conference, an apex level biannual event, is being held in New Delhi from April 1 to 4, 2025.
