Defence

July 26, 2026 11:04 AM

Heroes of Kargil War: The Bravehearts whose courage defined Operation Vijay

The victory in the 1999 Kargil War was forged through extraordinary courage, unwavering determination and the supreme sacrifice of India's Armed Forces. Every peak recaptured during Operation Vijay bore testimony to acts of exceptional gallantry, as soldiers battled enemy positions on some of the wo...

July 26, 2026 10:23 AM

Indian armed forces fully prepared to counter any threat: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that the Indian Armed Forces are fully prepared to face any challenge, warning that while the enemy's intentions remain unchanged and it continues to resort to proxy wars and infiltration, India's military remains vigilant and capable of safeguardi...

July 26, 2026 11:19 AM

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: Honouring the courage that secured India’s victory

Every year on July 26, India pauses to remember one of the defining moments in its military history - the victory in the 1999 Kargil War. As the nation observes the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, it pays tribute to the soldiers whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering determination ensured the success of O...

July 24, 2026 12:31 PM

India develops first indigenous 350kg thrust Expendable Turbo Jet Engine

India has achieved a major milestone in indigenous aerospace propulsion technology with the successful development of its first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine in the 350 kg thrust class. The engine, designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research E...

July 22, 2026 10:02 PM

DRDO signs two major industry contracts to advance AEW&C Mk-II programme

In a significant boost to India's defence indigenisation efforts under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday signed two major contracts with industry partners for the development of the Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)...