Defence

March 24, 2026 11:51 AM

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend greetings on Assam Rifles Raising Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday extended greetings to the personnel of the Assam Rifles on its 191st Raising Day, lauding their courage, dedication, and service to the nation. In a post on X, HM Shah praised the force for its dual role in safeguarding the...

March 21, 2026 4:47 PM

Indian Navy to commission indigenous stealth frigate Taragiri on April 3

The Indian Navy is set to commission its latest stealth frigate, Taragiri (F41), on April 3, marking a step forward in India’s efforts to strengthen its maritime capabilities and indigenous defence production. According to an official statement, the commissioning ceremony will be presided over by...

March 9, 2026 5:58 PM

Defence Ministry releases Manual of Security Instructions 2026

The Ministry of Defence on Monday released the Manual of Security Instructions 2026, a comprehensive document outlining updated security guidelines for officials and security personnel within the ministry. The manual was released by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh during a function held at Sou...

March 9, 2026 4:19 PM

NATO drills for war in Arctic with focus on civilians being ready

NATO began its biennial drills in the Arctic on Monday, this ​time placing more emphasis on the role of civilians in supporting the military, at ‌a time of high tension over U.S. President Trump's push to take over Greenland from fellow NATO member Denmark. The drills, named Cold Response, focu...

March 9, 2026 2:58 PM

India-Japan joint exercise Dharma Guardian 2026 concluded

The seventh edition of the India-Japan Joint Military Exercise Dharma Guardian 2026 was conducted at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia, Uttarakhand, from February 24 to March 8. The annual exercise, held alternately in India and Japan since 2018, is an important facet of India-Japan defence coo...