Bhairav Commando Battalions: The Indian Army is raising the first five ‘Bhairav’ commando battalions to strengthen swift strike capabilities along the borders with China and Pakistan. It is Newly raised light commando battalions (250 soldiers each) under the “Save and Raise” approach. Drawn from existing infantry battalions without fresh troop accretion. Complements the Army’s 10 […]
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Exercise Bright Star 2025
Exercise Bright Star 2025: Indian Armed Forces personnel are participating in the 19th edition of Exercise Bright Star 2025, which is being held in Egypt. It is a biennial multilateral military exercise, recognized as one of the largest and longest-running tri-service drills in the Middle East–North Africa (MENA) region. Hosted by Egypt in partnership with […]
UN Declares Famine in Gaza
UN Declares Famine in Gaza: The United Nations has officially declared a famine in Gaza, marking the first famine in West Asia, with over half a million people facing extreme hunger due to conflict and restricted access to food. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) defines Famine as a situation in which at least […]
Exercise Aarogya Setu
Exercise Aarogya Setu: The Indian Army recently organised the maiden Exercise Aarogya Setu at Rupai, Doomdooma in the Tinsukia district of Assam. Exercise Aarogya Setu was organised by the Indian Army at Rupai, Doomdooma, in the Tinsukia district of Assam. A first of its kind, it marked a civil-military medical fusion exercise in the region. […]
INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri
INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri: Indian Navy is set to commission the latest state of the art Project 17A multi-mission stealth frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri at Naval Base, Visakhapatnam, on 26 Aug 2025 Udaygiri and Himgiri are built under the Project 17 (Shivalik) class frigates. Udaygiri, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDL), Mumbai, and […]
14th edition of Exercise Maitree
14th edition of Exercise Maitree: The 14th edition of Exercise Maitree, a joint military exercise between India and Thailand, is scheduled to be held in Umroi, Meghalaya, from September 1 to 14, 2025. Exercise Maitree is a joint military exercise between India and Thailand. It will enable the two sides to share their best practices […]
Integrated Air Defence Weapon System
Integrated Air Defence Weapon System: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the first flight-tests of an Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS). It is a multi-layered air defence system, which includes three components — Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missiles (QRSAM), the advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles […]
Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025
Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025: The Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025 was inaugurated at Laipuli, in Tinsukia district of Assam. Exercise Samanvay Shakti is initiated by Indian Army collaboration with state officials of Assam & Manipur to foster efficient cooperation, cohesion and mutual understanding. It is a military-civil Integration exercise aimed at fostering synergy between security forces, […]
INS Aridhaman
INS Aridhaman: India is poised to significantly enhance its strategic defence capabilities with the upcoming induction of its third nuclear-powered Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman. INS Aridhaman is the second Arihant-class submarine. It is the second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) being built by India. It is being built under the Advanced Technology Vessel […]
Agni-5 Missile
Agni-5 Missile: India successfully test-fired its Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Agni-5 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. Agni-5 Missile is a nuclear-capable land-based Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) capability. It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is one of India’s most advanced long-range […]
