The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Thursday (September 25) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A for the Indian Air Force. The order includes 68 single-seat fighters and 29 twin-seaters, along with associated equipment, at a total cost exceeding Rs 62,370 crore (excluding taxes). The delivery of these aircraft would commence during 2027-28 and be completed over a period of six years.Read News

The Indian Navy Car Rally, part of the NWWA Outreach 2025 initiative, concluded its memorable eight-day journey on 21 Sep 2025 in New Delhi, where it was ceremonially flagged in by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.Read News

The Indian Navy regularly interacts with the Sri Lanka Navy through medium of Annual Defence Dialogue, Staff Talks and other operational interactions which include Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise (SLINEX), Passage Exercises, Training and Hydrography exchanges. Read News

The visit highlights India's vision of 'MAHASAGAR' (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Region) and underscores the Indian Navy's role as a preferred secured partner in the Indian Ocean Region.Read News

Indian Naval Ship Trikand, stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Salamis Bay, Greece on 13 Sep 2025 during her ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. Read News

Reaffirming its commitment to the dignity and well-being of the armed forces, the Government has approved the extension of Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) facility to officer cadets who are invalidated from training on medical grounds attributable to or aggravated by military training.Read News

A search operation has been launched in the area, and an anti-terror operation is underway. The operation occurred near Naushehra Naar, where alert troops engaged a group of infiltrators attempting to cross into Indian territory, killing two terrorists in the exchange of fire.Read News

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight Tests of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), on Saturday (August 23) off the coast of Odisha. Read News

The recent involvement of the United States in high-precision aerial warfare against Iran has set new benchmarks in global military strategy. With the deployment of advanced munitions such as bunker busters and precision-guided bombs, countries worldwide are reassessing their defence capabilities. India is no exceptRead News

The Indian Navy is set to commission 'Arnala', the first warship under the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) series, on June 18 at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The commissioning will be presided over by Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan. sting domestic industry and generating employment.Read News