Ministry of Defence

August 17, 2026 6:43 PM

India inks Rs 1,943 crore deal to lease two MQ-9B sea guardian unmanned aircraft systems

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Monday signed a contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for leasing two MQ-9B Sea Guardian High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for the Indian Navy for a period of 30 months. The contract, valued at approximately ₹1,943 crore, was signed at Kartavya Bhawan-2 in New Delhi in the presence of Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisition), Department of Defence, A. Anbarasu. The leased MQ...

August 14, 2026 11:50 PM

President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumous, on eve of Independence Day

President Droupadi Murmu has approved 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumous honours, for personnel of the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces on the eve of the 80th Independence Day. The awards recognise acts of exceptional courage, bravery and devotion to duty by personnel of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Central Armed Police Forces. The 78 gallantry awards include nine Kirti Chakras, including seven posthumous; one Bar to Shaurya Chakra; 19 Shaurya Chakra...

August 14, 2026 9:46 PM

Self-reliant, future-ready defence sector top priority for military modernisation: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said military modernisation driven by a self-reliant and future-ready defence sector is the government's top priority, asserting that India's defence industry has undergone a major transformation over the past 12 years. Addressing soldiers through Akashvani on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, Singh said initiatives such as Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India have enabled India to increasingly meet its own security requirements while emerging as a g...

August 14, 2026 9:14 PM

Defence Ministry signs Rs 1,577 crore contracts with TATA Advanced Systems, NIBE for loiter munition systems

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday signed contracts worth approximately Rs 1,577 crore with TATA Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited for the procurement of Loiter Munition Systems, along with munitions and other accessories, for the Indian Army. The contracts were signed in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The procurement is aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of the Indian Army, particularly its Artillery Regiments. Loiter M...

August 14, 2026 6:33 PM

PM Modi to lead 80th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort; ‘Vande Mataram’ to be sung for first time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15, with this year's ceremony centred on 150 years of the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ and the contribution of ‘Yuva Shakti’ towards Viksit Bharat @2047. https://x.com/ddnewslive/status/2088129151937163302?s=46 For the first time, Vande Mataram will be rendered as part of the Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort. Around 5,000 special guests from different sections ...

August 11, 2026 10:45 PM

Indian Navy’s next-generation offshore patrol vessel ‘Shruti’ launched at GRSE Kolkata

The Indian Navy’s next-generation offshore patrol vessel (NGOPV), Yard 3037, named Shruti, was launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata on Tuesday, marking another milestone in India’s drive towards indigenous warship construction. The vessel was launched by Manika Sadhu in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition. Senior officials from the Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence (MoD) and GRSE attended the launch cere...

August 6, 2026 11:27 PM

India successfully test-fires Agni-4 Medium-Range Ballistic Missile

India on Thursday successfully test-fired the Agni-4 Medium-Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha, marking another milestone in the country's strategic missile capability. According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the test was conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Strategic Forces Co...

August 3, 2026 7:25 PM

CDS General Subramani stresses preparedness for emerging security challenges at fourth edition of Tri-Services Future Warfare Course

Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General N.S. Raja Subramani on Monday inaugurated the Fourth Edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, highlighting the rapidly evolving nature of warfare and the growing importance of emerging technologies in shaping future military operations. Delivering the keynote address at the inaugural session, the CDS emphasised the need for India's Armed Forces to anticipate future security challenges and strengthen their ca...

August 2, 2026 5:02 PM

4th Tri-Services Future Warfare Course to begin in New Delhi on August 3

The fourth edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course will commence at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on August 3, bringing together military officers and experts from across sectors to examine the evolving character of modern warfare and emerging security challenges. The four-week course is being conducted under the aegis of the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and coordinated by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS). The programme will bring together officers...

August 2, 2026 11:57 AM

Indian Navy launches fifth Diving Support Craft at Titagarh Shipyard

The Indian Navy on Saturday launched DSC A24, the fifth and final vessel under the Diving Support Craft (DSC) Project, at Titagarh in West Bengal, marking the completion of the five-ship programme aimed at strengthening the Navy's underwater operational capabilities. The vessel was launched in the presence of Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Chief of Personnel, at a ceremony conducted with full naval traditions. Senior officials of the Indian Navy and representatives of M/s Titagarh Rail Systems L...