India–Japan Joint Military Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ Begins in Uttarakhand: The 7th edition of the India–Japan Joint Military Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ has commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubattia, Uttarakhand. The exercise will be conducted from 24 February to 9 March 2026.The annual drill is held between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense […]
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India–US Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ Begins in Himachal Pradesh
India–US Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ Begins in Himachal Pradesh: The 16th edition of the India–US Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ is set to be conducted at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, in Himachal Pradesh from 24 February to 16 March 2026.The exercise will witness participation from the Indian Army and the […]
Exercise Vajra Prahar 2026
Exercise Vajra Prahar 2026: The Indian and US armies will hold the 16th edition of joint Special Forces exercise, Vajra Prahar, at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. It is the joint Special Forces exercise between the Indian Army and US Army. The exercise is designed to deepen defence cooperation, enhance interoperability and […]
INS Krishna
INS Krishna: Indian naval cadets will now get to train aboard dedicated “floating classrooms” as the Indian Navy has commissioned ‘INS Krishna’, the first of three indigenously built cadet training ships (CTS). It is the first of three indigenously built cadet training ships (CTS) of the Indian Navy. These CTS will be utilised for training […]
Defence Acquisition Council
Defence Acquisition Council: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) recently cleared proposals worth nearly 3.60 lakh crore rupees to enhance the capability of the Armed Forces. It is the highest decision-making body of the Defence Ministry on procurement. The main objective of the DAC is to ensure expeditious procurement of the approved requirements of the armed […]
H-125 Helicopter
H-125 Helicopter: The Prime Minister of India and the French President inaugurated Final Assembly Line of the Airbus H-125 Light Utility Helicopter, located at Vemagal, Karnataka. It is a single‑engine light utility helicopter from the legendary Ecureuil family. It is valued for its reliability, low maintenance and adaptability. The H125 is the only helicopter in […]
Exercise MILAN 2026
Exercise MILAN 2026: The Indian Navy has established a dedicated MILAN village in Visakhapatnam to facilitate cultural and social exchanges among delegates participating in 13th Exercise MILAN 2026 (15th to 25th February 2026).13th Exercise MILAN 2026 features participation from over 70 countries, including first-timers like Germany, the Philippines, and the UAE.MILAN is a biennial (once […]
INS Tarangini
INS Tarangini: The sail training ship INS Tarangini is among several Indian and foreign naval vessels that arrived in Visakhapatnam for the international fleet review and MILAN exercise beginning February 18. It is the Indian Navy’s first Sail Training Ship (STS). It became the first Indian naval ship to navigate the globe in 2003-2004. The […]
Khorramshahr-4 Missile
Khorramshahr-4 Missile: Iran recently released dramatic footage of its Khorramshahr‑4 ballistic missile — one of Tehran’s most powerful medium‑range missiles — as tensions with the United States continue to rise. Also known as the Kheibar missile, it is a medium-range ballistic missile developed by Iranian state-owned defence company Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO). It is liquid-fuelled […]
India–Thailand Air Exercise
India–Thailand Air Exercise: The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted an In-situ Exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), expanding strategic partnership under India’s Act East Policy 2014.The IAF deployed Su-30MKI multirole fighters, IL-78 mid-air refuelling tankers, and Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The RTAF participated with […]
