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March 29, 2026 2:37 PM

Indian Navy hosts IONS maritime exercise in Kochi

The Indian Navy hosted the IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 at the Maritime Warfare Centre under the Southern Naval Command in Kochi on March 27, bringing together naval representatives from across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to deliberate on emerging maritime security challenges. The high-level exercise saw participation from member navies of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), along with international officers of IOS SAGAR and Indian Navy personnel. Delegates from countries inclu...

March 27, 2026 4:50 PM

Defence Ministry signs Rs 858 crore deals for air defence systems and naval aircraft maintenance

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth ₹858 crore for the procurement of advanced air defence systems and maintenance of maritime reconnaissance aircraft, in a move aimed at strengthening India’s military capabilities. The agreements were signed on Friday at Kartavya Bhawan in Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. ₹445 Crore Deal for Tunguska Air Defence System A contract worth ₹445 crore has been signed with Rosoboronexport for the procureme...

March 19, 2026 2:48 PM

India must become global drone manufacturing hub amid geopolitical uncertainty: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called for India to emerge as a global hub for drone manufacturing within the next few years, stressing that building a robust indigenous ecosystem is critical for strategic autonomy and defence preparedness. Addressing the National Defence Industries Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, Singh said that ongoing global conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions between Iran and Israel, have highlighted the growing importance of drones and counter-d...

March 18, 2026 3:47 PM

Indian Navy launches IOS SAGAR initiative to boost maritime cooperation in Indian Ocean Region

The Indian Navy has commenced the second edition of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative from March 16, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening maritime partnerships and security in the Indian Ocean Region. The latest edition comes shortly after India assumed the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) in February 2026 and includes participation from 16 member nations of the region. Enhancing maritime collaboration The IOS SAGAR initiative is part of India’...

March 10, 2026 9:40 PM

DRDO, Indian Navy successfully test indigenous air-droppable container from P-8I aircraft

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted four in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container ‘ADC-150’ from a Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft off the coast of Goa between February 21 and March 1, 2026. The ADC-150, designed and developed in India, is capable of delivering payloads of up to 150 kilograms. The system is intended to strengthen the Navy’s operational logistics capabilities, enabling rapid delive...

March 9, 2026 5:58 PM

Defence Ministry releases Manual of Security Instructions 2026

The Ministry of Defence on Monday released the Manual of Security Instructions 2026, a comprehensive document outlining updated security guidelines for officials and security personnel within the ministry. The manual was released by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh during a function held at South Block in New Delhi. Addressing officials at the event, Singh highlighted the importance of strict adherence to security discipline in the face of emerging threats and evolving security challenges....

March 6, 2026 2:30 PM

India must pursue self-reliance amid global uncertainties: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday emphasised that self-reliance is essential for India to remain prepared in an increasingly uncertain global environment, highlighting the government’s push to strengthen indigenous defence production and shipbuilding capabilities. Speaking at “Sagar Sankalp - Reclaiming India’s Maritime Glory,” a defence and maritime dialogue organised by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata, the Defence Minister said global supply ...

March 6, 2026 10:41 AM

Rajnath Singh urges GRSE to develop advanced platforms to realise government’s Viksit Bharat goal

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called on Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) to continue developing state-of-the-art maritime platforms in line with the rapidly evolving technology-driven era, stressing that the shipyard has a crucial role in achieving the government’s vision of a developed India under the Viksit Bharat@2047 initiative. Addressing GRSE personnel in Kolkata on Thursday, Singh praised the shipyard’s contribution to nation-building and the growth of the Blue E...

February 3, 2026 9:27 PM

Union Budget 2026-27 puts strong emphasis on defence modernisation, self-reliance and veterans’ welfare

The Union Budget 2026-27 has placed national security at the centre of India’s development priorities, with the Ministry of Defence receiving its highest-ever allocation of ₹7.85 lakh crore. Announced by the central government on February 1, the defence outlay reflects a 15.19 per cent increase over the Budget Estimates of FY 2025–26 and accounts for 14.67 per cent of total Central Government expenditure - the highest share among all ministries. Over the last decade, India’s defence bud...

February 2, 2026 7:00 PM

Indian Air Force to showcase ALH Dhruv at Singapore Airshow 2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will showcase the indigenously designed and manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv through performances by its renowned Sarang Helicopter Display Team at the Changi Exhibition Centre during the Singapore Airshow 2026, to be held from February 3 to 8. Known for precision flying, close-formation manoeuvres and disciplined execution, the Sarang team’s aerobatic display will highlight the operational versatility, agility and reliability of the ALH Dhruv acro...