Defence

October 18, 2026 1:09 PM

India-UK maritime exercise Konkan-26 concludes off Plymouth

The Indian Navy and the Royal Navy concluded their bilateral maritime exercise, Konkan-26, off Plymouth in the United Kingdom on October 15, strengthening interoperability through joint training in complex maritime operations. Held from October 8 to 15, the exercise involved the Indian Navy’s ste...

October 16, 2026 7:58 PM

PM Modi Extends Greetings to NSG Personnel on Raising Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to personnel of the National Security Guard (NSG) on its Raising Day, lauding their courage, precision, and unwavering commitment to duty. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Greetings to the personnel of the National Security Guard ...

October 15, 2026 5:33 PM

MoD signs Rs 4,106 crore contracts for GSAT-7C satellite, Varunastra torpedoes

The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed contracts worth approximately Rs 4,106 crore for the acquisition of the GSAT-7C communication satellite for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy, strengthening defence capabilities. The contract for GSAT-7C, ...