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February 24, 2026
India-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar to be Conducted in Himachal PradeshThe US Army contingent has arrived in India to participate in the 16th edition of the India-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar, scheduled to be conducted at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, from February 24 to March 16, 2026.
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February 24, 2026
India-Japan Joint Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' Commences in Chaubattia, UttarakhandThe 7th edition of the annual Joint Military Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) commenced today at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia in Uttarakhand.
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February 20, 2026
Indian Army Hosts National Seminar on “Enhancing Military Decision-Making Through Wargaming and Simulation” and Releases Indigenous Decision-Support ApplicationsThe Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, visited Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru on February 16, 2026.
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February 16, 2026
Defence Minister Inaugurates Centre of Excellence for AI in BELThe Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, visited Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru on February 16, 2026.
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February 12, 2026
DAC clears ₹3.60 lakh crore worth of capital acquisition proposals to enhance the combat readiness of defence forcesThe Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various proposals of the Services at an estimated value of about ₹3.60 lakh crore, on February 12, 2026.
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February 4, 2026
Embraer positions Thai Aviation Industries for local maintenance and support to the Royal Thai Armed ForcesEmbraer has advanced discussions with Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) for a potential partnership aimed at establishing TAI as a future local authorized service center.
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February 3, 2026
Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo Forge Strategic Partnership to Build India's Helicopter EcosystemThe programme will address the increasing demand and new military requirements, positioning India as a future hub for helicopter manufacturing
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February 3, 2026
Boeing Invites Applications for Fifth Edition of BUILD ProgramIn five years, Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development (BUILD) has rapidly emerged as a leading national platform turning university-led and early-stage startup innovation into scalable business solutions
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February 2, 2026
Third Edition of Future Warfare Course Begins in New DelhiThe third edition of the tri-services Future Warfare Course is scheduled to commence at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi from February 2-25, 2026, under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated defence Staff and in partnership with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS).
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February 2, 2026
Defence Minister approves grant of 'Miniratna' Category-I status to Yantra India LimitedDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of 'Miniratna' Category-I status to Yantra India Limited (YIL). Congratulating the Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) for its transformation from a Government...
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January 19, 2026
Mistral and Uvision Announce HERO 90 Selection for US Army's LASSO ProgramMistral Inc. and Uvision Inc. announced that the HERO 90 loitering munition has been selected by Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier to participate in the US Army's Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program...
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January 18, 2026
Government is committed to achieving Atmanirbharta in ammunition manufacturing & make the country a global production hub: Defence MinisterRajnath Singh inaugurates Medium Caliber Ammunition Manufacturing Facility at Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited in Nagpur; Flags-off first tranche of Guided Pinaka rockets to Armenia
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January 15, 2026
Op Sindoor was a balanced military response amidst global uncertainties, it is a symbol of India's courage, strength, restraint & national character: Defence Minister on Army Day in Jaipur"India's peace efforts will continue until terrorist ideology is eradicated"
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January 15, 2026
Indian Army Celebrates 78th Army Day at JaipurThe Indian Army celebrated its 78th Army Day at Jaipur, Rajasthan, on January 15, 2026. The parade commenced with a Wreath Laying ceremony at the Prerna Sthal, where General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff; General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) paid tribute to the brave soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
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January 14, 2026
Chief of Army Staff Visits NCC Republic Day Camp 2026The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) at Delhi Cantt on January 14, 2026.
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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.
