Ministry of Defence

May 21, 2026 9:52 AM

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

The Indian Navy on Wednesday achieved another milestone in its indigenous shipbuilding programme with the launch of ‘Sanghmitra’, the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. The vessel, designated as Yard 3039, was launched by Sarita Vatsayan, Vice President, Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), in the presence of Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan. The ceremony was conducted with full n...

May 20, 2026 12:12 PM

DRDO successfully completes trials of indigenous UAV missile in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the final development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes, marking a major milestone for India’s indigenous defence capabilities and the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The trials were conducted at the DRDO test range near Kurnool using an integrated Ground Control System (GCS) designed to command and control the ULPGM we...

May 8, 2026 11:26 AM

DRDO, IAF successfully conduct maiden flight-trial of indigenous TARA glide weapon

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday successfully carried out the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system off the coast of Odisha, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence capabilities. TARA, a modular range extension kit developed indigenously, is India’s first glide weapon system designed to convert unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons. The system aim...

May 6, 2026 2:58 PM

India, Algeria agree to expand defence cooperation at first joint commission meeting

India and Algeria have agreed to further expand their defence cooperation following the inaugural meeting of the Joint Commission held in New Delhi on Tuesday. The meeting, co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), and Kaid Nour Eddine, Chief of Staff of the Algerian Naval Forces, focused on enhancing collaboration across a range of key areas. These included military training, joint exercises, medical cooperation, and defence industry engagement. According to t...

May 6, 2026 2:53 PM

Dutch Naval Ship HNLMS De Ruyter visits Kochi, boosts India-Netherlands maritime cooperation

The Royal Netherlands Navy ship HNLMS De Ruyter (F804) arrived at Kochi on Monday, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation between India and the Netherlands. The De Zeven Provinciën-class frigate was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Kochi Harbour, escorted by Indian Navy Fast Interceptor Craft and received with full naval honours, including a band performance. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that the visit coincides with a high-level Dutch delegation led by Rob De ...

May 4, 2026 3:06 PM

Research, innovation key to future warfare as India boosts defence capabilities: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday stressed that sustained research and the ability to create a “surprise element” will be decisive in future warfare, as he addressed the inaugural session of the North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj. He said countries that adapt fastest to rapid technological change will hold a clear advantage on the battlefield. Highlighting the evolving nature of modern conflicts, Singh pointed to how warfare has shifted dramatically in recent years, citing the rapid t...

May 1, 2026 2:49 PM

Vishvajit Sahay takes charge as Defence Finance Secretary at Ministry of Defence

Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), on Friday assumed charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence. Prior to taking over the new role, Sahay served as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA). An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi, and a law graduate, he brings more than three decades of experience in defence finance and public administration. Over the course of his career, he has held several ke...

April 30, 2026 7:50 PM

Indian Coast Guard holds talks with Fincantieri to boost maritime technology collaboration

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday held high-level discussions with an Italian delegation, including representatives from Fincantieri, to explore collaboration in shipbuilding and advanced maritime technologies. The interaction, held at Coast Guard Headquarters in New Delhi, focused on potential partnerships with Indian shipyards for future projects, with an emphasis on enhancing vessel capabilities and operational efficiency. Key design features discussed included resilient hulls suited ...

April 30, 2026 3:48 PM

India, Italy deepen defence ties; Rajnath Singh holds talks with Italian counterpart, exchange military cooperation plan

India and Italy on Thursday took a step forward in strengthening their defence partnership, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holding bilateral talks with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in New Delhi and exchanging a Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan (MCP) for 2026-27. The meeting, held at the Manekshaw Centre, focused on enhancing military engagements and expanding defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. Both ministers reaffirmed that the India-Italy Strategic Part...

April 29, 2026 9:55 PM

India successfully conducts maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-Ship Missile from helicopter platform

In a major boost to India’s maritime strike capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy on Wednesday successfully carried out the maiden salvo launch of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR) from a naval helicopter off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal. During the trial, two missiles were launched in quick succession from the same helicopter, marking the first-ever salvo launch of an advanced air-launched anti-ship missile sy...