Defence

November 2, 2026 10:17 AM

South Korean army sergeant dies at frontline unit with external injuries

A South Korean army staff sergeant died after suffering external injuries at a frontline unit in Cheorwon near the North Korean border on Monday morning, Seoul's Defence Ministry said. Military and civilian investigators were examining the exact cause and circumstances of his death, the ministry sa...

November 1, 2026 2:00 PM

Indian Naval Ship Trishul Makes Port Call at Souda Bay, Greece

Indian Naval Ship Trishul arrived at Souda Bay in Greece on October 31 as part of its ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. During the port call, the ship’s crew will take part in a series of activities aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Na...

October 31, 2026 4:21 PM

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh Bids Farewell to IAF After 42 Years of Service

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh on Saturday bid farewell to the Indian Air Force (IAF) after completing 42 years of distinguished military service, marking the end of his tenure as Chief of the Air Staff. Earlier in the day, Air Chief Marshal Singh laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, paying tr...

October 30, 2026 11:56 PM

INS Tarkash Reaches Port Louis Ahead of Mauritius’ 192nd Aapravasi Diwas

Indian Naval Ship Tarkash arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on 30 Oct 2026 as part of its ongoing operational deployment to the Southern Indian Ocean Region. The port call reflects the close maritime partnership between India and Mauritius and provides an opportunity to strengthen bilateral naval c...

October 30, 2026 8:57 PM

Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia named next IAF Vice Chief

Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia will be the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff, the defence ministry announced on Friday. He will succeed incumbent Vice Chief Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, who will take charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff on Saturday. Air Marshal Walia is currently serving as t...

October 29, 2026 7:31 PM

INS Trishul Concludes Port Call at Civitavecchia, Italy

Indian Naval Ship Trishul concluded its port call at Civitavecchia, Italy, on 28 October as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Mediterranean Sea. The visit strengthened maritime engagement between the Indian Navy and the Italian Navy through professional interactions, cross-deck visit...