August 31, 2026 5:49 PM

Indonesia and US launch annual military exercises

The United States and Indonesia launched their annual joint military exercises on Monday, the first since announcing a new defence partnership this year, with drills ranging from tactical airborne jumps and missile firing to jungle training and cyber defence. “Super Garuda Shield”, held annually since 2006, will run until September 11 and include more than 4,700 personnel, with 13 other countries taking part, including Japan, South Korea, Australia and Canada. The exercises will take place...

September 30, 2025 3:18 PM

Rajnath Singh calls for deeper jointness among Armed Forces to meet evolving security challenges

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday underscored the need for greater jointness and integration among India’s Armed Forces to meet the demands of modern warfare, stressing that collaborative strength across services is no longer a matter of choice but a necessity for national security. Speaking at a seminar organised by the Indian Air Force at Subroto Park, New Delhi, on the theme “Fostering Greater Jointness — Synergy through Shared Learning in the domain of Inspection and Audits, A...