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

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 Ashutosh Dixit, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, inaugurated the three-day event, which will continue from September 14 to 16. Senior officials from the Ministry of Defence, Headquarters Integrated Defence St...

Rajnath Singh meets 30 tribal students from Andaman & Nicobar under ‘Aarohan’ Programme

August 14, 2025 4:43 PM

Rajnath Singh meets 30 tribal students from Andaman & Nicobar under ‘Aarohan’ Programme

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday interacted with 30 meritorious higher secondary students from tribal communities of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands at South Block, New Delhi. The meeting was part of 'Aarohan: Dweep to Delhi' - a seven-day National Integration Tour organised by the Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC). The students will also attend the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on August 15. During the interaction, Singh emphasised the importance of human values, ...