Ministry of Defence

July 31, 2026 7:41 AM

Navy inducts indigenous diving support vessel ‘Nipun’ to strengthen deep-sea rescue capabilities

The Indian Navy on Thursday took delivery of 'Nipun', the second indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV) built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), marking another milestone in India's drive towards self-reliance in defence shipbuilding under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. The vessel was formally delivered to the Navy at Visakhapatnam. Designed and constructed in accordance with the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), the ship has an indigenous content of nearly...

July 30, 2026 11:55 AM

Indian Navy launches ‘Machilipatnam’, seventh Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare craft

The Indian Navy on Wednesday marked another milestone in its indigenous shipbuilding programme with the launch of Machilipatnam (BY 529), the seventh of eight Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). The vessel was launched at Cochin Shipyard by Goolrukh Anand in the presence of Vice Admiral Atul Anand, Additional Secretary, Department of Military Affairs. Senior officials of the Indian Navy, Cochin Shipyard Limited and other ...

July 26, 2026 10:32 PM

Rajnath Singh says Operation Sindoor showed India’s ability to respond decisively; rules out talks with Pakistan except on PoK

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday asserted that the success of Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's capability to respond decisively to any provocation by Pakistan, while reiterating that there would be no dialogue with Islamabad except on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which he described as an integral part of India. Addressing the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, the Defence Minister said India's armed forces had sent a strong message throu...

July 26, 2026 11:04 AM

Heroes of Kargil War: The Bravehearts whose courage defined Operation Vijay

The victory in the 1999 Kargil War was forged through extraordinary courage, unwavering determination and the supreme sacrifice of India's Armed Forces. Every peak recaptured during Operation Vijay bore testimony to acts of exceptional gallantry, as soldiers battled enemy positions on some of the world's most inhospitable mountain terrain. The nation recognised this unparalleled bravery with its highest military honours. During the conflict, four soldiers were awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC)...

July 26, 2026 10:23 AM

Indian armed forces fully prepared to counter any threat: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that the Indian Armed Forces are fully prepared to face any challenge, warning that while the enemy's intentions remain unchanged and it continues to resort to proxy wars and infiltration, India's military remains vigilant and capable of safeguarding the nation's sovereignty. Addressing a commemorative event in Dras on the eve of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Defence Minister paid tribute to the soldiers who secured India's victory in the 1...

July 26, 2026 11:19 AM

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: Honouring the courage that secured India’s victory

Every year on July 26, India pauses to remember one of the defining moments in its military history - the victory in the 1999 Kargil War. As the nation observes the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, it pays tribute to the soldiers whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering determination ensured the success of Operation Vijay and safeguarded India's sovereignty. More than a commemoration of military success, Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrates the indomitable spirit of the Indian Armed Forces and serves as a remi...

July 24, 2026 12:31 PM

India develops first indigenous 350kg thrust Expendable Turbo Jet Engine

India has achieved a major milestone in indigenous aerospace propulsion technology with the successful development of its first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine in the 350 kg thrust class. The engine, designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), was successfully realised and delivered by Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering on July 22. GTRE had selected Azad Engineering as its industry partner for the manufacturing and assem...

July 24, 2026 10:11 AM

Indian Navy concludes multinational maritime security exercise ‘Operation Southern Readiness 26-2’ in Kochi

The Indian Navy on Thursday concluded Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime security training engagement at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, bringing together participants from 27 countries to strengthen regional maritime cooperation and interoperability. Conducted in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) under the aegis of the Southern Naval Command and the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, the exercise witnessed the participation o...

July 21, 2026 6:30 PM

Indian Navy hosts multinational maritime security exercise ‘Operation Southern Readiness 26-2’ in Kochi

Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime security training engagement hosted by the Indian Navy's Southern Naval Command, commenced in Kochi on July 20, bringing together participants from 26 countries to strengthen regional maritime cooperation and professional readiness. The exercise, being conducted under the aegis of the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154) in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), marks the first time that Operation So...

July 19, 2026 12:58 PM

Indian Air Force to join Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia with Rafale fighters

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) premier biennial multinational air combat exercise, beginning on July 20 at RAAF Base Darwin in northern Australia. The exercise will continue until August 7. Named after its focus on night flying over the vast unpopulated regions of northern Australia, Exercise Pitch Black has evolved over its 45-year history into one of the world's leading multinational air warfare drills. The 202...