Defence

September 15, 2026 12:37 PM

IAF Launches First Dronathon-2026 at Pokhran to Test Advanced Unmanned Systems

The Indian Air Force on Monday launched its first Dronathon-2026 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, bringing together more than 20 defence companies, start-ups, MSMEs, DPSUs and innovators to demonstrate advanced unmanned systems under realistic operational conditions. Air Marshal Ashu...

September 9, 2026 2:27 PM

India launches advanced ocean research vessel ‘Sagar Manthan’ in Kolkata

Union Minister for Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh on Wednesday launched India's advanced Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) ‘Sagar Manthan’ at Rishi Bankim Shipyard in Kolkata, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country's indigenous oceanographic research and maritime capabilities. ...