Ministry of Defence

October 15, 2025 8:46 PM

Defence Ministry signs Rs 659.47 crore contract for advanced Night Sights for Indian Army’s assault rifles

In a move to strengthen the night-fighting capability of the armed forces, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Wednesday signed a ₹659.47 crore contract for the procurement of advanced Night Sight (Image Intensifier) systems for 7.62 x 51mm assault rifles of the Indian Army. These advanced sights will enable soldiers to fully utilize the longer effective range of the SIG 716 assault rifle, enhancing operational effectiveness during low-light and night-time engagements. The newly procured night ...

May 15, 2025 2:23 PM

DRDO develops advanced polymeric membrane for desalination of sea water

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed a high-pressure nanoporous multi-layered polymeric membrane for seawater desalination. The advanced membrane, designed to withstand harsh saline conditions, has been developed by the Kanpur-based Defence Materials Stores and Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a premier laboratory under DRDO. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence on Thursday, the indigenous technology has be...

May 8, 2025 12:47 PM

India hosts second MRSAM Eco-system summit to boost indigenous air defence capabilities

The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), in collaboration with Aerospace Services India (ASI) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), organised the second edition of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) India Eco-System Summit at the Manekshaw Centre on Wednesday. The event, according to the Ministry of Defence, focused on strengthening India’s air and missile defence capabilities in alignment with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India initiatives. The day-long summit bro...

May 7, 2025 5:35 PM

Operation Sindoor: Tendulkar, Punia, Gambhir, Harbhajan lead sports stars in saluting India’s response to terror attack

In the wake of Operation Sindoor—India’s precise and strategic military response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives—the country’s sporting icons have united in a powerful show of support for the armed forces. From cricketing legends Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh, and Suresh Raina, to Olympic and Paralympic heroes like Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Devendra Jhajharia, sports stars across disciplines have hailed the Indian Army’s swift and calibra...

April 16, 2025 5:01 PM

India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK-VI begins in Pune

The 6th edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI commenced on Wednesday at the Foreign Training Node in Aundh, Pune. The exercise will continue till April 28 and aims to enhance interoperability and cooperation between the armed forces of the two countries. The Indian contingent, comprising 60 personnel, is represented by a battalion of the JAT Regiment along with units from the Indian Air Force. The Uzbekistan side is represented by personnel from the Uzbekistan Army....

April 14, 2025 1:48 PM

Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS seize narcotics worth Rs. 1,800 crore in joint operation

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in a joint operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), seized over 300 kg of methamphetamine valued at approximately Rs. 1,800 crore, according to a statement by the Ministry of Defence on Monday. The overnight operation, conducted between April 12 and 13, was based on actionable intelligence provided by the Gujarat ATS. An ICG vessel from the Coast Guard Region (West), deployed on a multi-mission patrol of...

April 2, 2025 1:49 PM

Indian Navy’s INS Tarkash seizes 2,500 kg of narcotics in Western Indian Ocean

In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Indian Navy’s frontline frigate INS Tarkash has seized over 2,500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Wednesday. The successful interception highlights the Navy’s commitment to maritime security and combating transnational crime. Deployed in the region since January as part of Maritime Security Operations, INS Tarkash has been supporting Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, a Bahrain-based multination...

March 28, 2025 1:35 PM

COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi stresses Jointness and Integration in Armed Forces amid evolving warfare

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Upendra Dwivedi emphasized the critical need for jointness and integration among India's Armed Forces in response to the evolving nature of warfare. Addressing officers undergoing the 80th Staff Course at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington on Wednesday, Gen Dwivedi outlined the strategic challenges facing India and the necessity for synergy between the Army, Navy, and Air Force to tackle future security threats. According to the Ministry of De...

March 28, 2025 12:43 PM

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurates Techkriti 2025 at IIT Kanpur, emphasizes tech modernization in defence

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan inaugurated Techkriti 2025, Asia’s largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival, at IIT Kanpur. During a Fireside Chat, Gen Chauhan discussed the necessity of technological advancement and modernization within the Indian Armed Forces, focusing on preparing for future wars in domains such as Cyber, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Cognitive Technologies, according to a Ministry of Defence statement on Friday. In...

March 27, 2025 1:26 PM

DRDO and Indian Navy successfully test indigenous VLSRSAM

In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully flight-tested the indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) on Wednesday at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. The missile, launched from a land-based vertical launcher, effectively destroyed a high-speed aerial target at close range and low altitude, demonstrating its agility, precision, an...