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

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...

India develops first indigenous 350kg thrust Expendable Turbo Jet Engine

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Indian Navy to host multinational maritime training exercise Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 in Kochi

July 16, 2026 2:11 PM

Indian Navy to host multinational maritime training exercise Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 in Kochi

The Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime training engagement, at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi from July 20 to 23 in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).   The exercise will be conducted under the aegis of the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154), the CMF's dedicated Training Task Force, bringing together personnel from CMF partner nations for professional maritime security training, practical exercises a...

1999 Kargil victory reflects India’s resolve to respond with full might to any threat: Rajnath Singh

July 14, 2026 1:55 PM

1999 Kargil victory reflects India’s resolve to respond with full might to any threat: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday flagged off the 13-day 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra', a commemorative motorcycle expedition from the National War Memorial in New Delhi to the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh, as part of the nationwide observance of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026. The expedition, themed "One Ride, One Nation, One Salute," will see 28 riders, including serving and retired armed forces personnel along with their family members, cover nearly 1,900 kilometres through the challenging te...

Indian Navy commissions indigenous stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri, boosting maritime capabilities

July 11, 2026 2:21 PM

Indian Navy commissions indigenous stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri, boosting maritime capabilities

The Indian Navy on Saturday commissioned the indigenously built advanced stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri into its Eastern Fleet in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marking another milestone in India's drive towards defence self-reliance and maritime modernisation. Commissioned at Visakhapatnam, the warship is the sixth Project 17A stealth frigate to join the Navy within just 18 months, reflecting the rapid expansion of India's indigenous naval shipbuilding programme. Designed by...

Indian Navy to commission indigenous stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri on July 11

July 7, 2026 11:34 AM

Indian Navy to commission indigenous stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri on July 11

The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Mahendragiri (F38), the sixth indigenous stealth frigate under the Project 17A programme, at Visakhapatnam on July 11, marking another milestone in India's indigenous warship-building capabilities and maritime defence preparedness. The naval warship is named after the Mahendragiri mountain range in the Eastern Ghats. Designed in-house by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, INS Mahend...

IAF concludes fifth Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Programme, focuses on future of aerospace power

June 30, 2026 11:11 AM

IAF concludes fifth Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Programme, focuses on future of aerospace power

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully concluded the fifth edition of its Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Programme (WASP) with a Capstone Seminar, bringing together senior military leaders, strategic experts and programme participants to deliberate on the evolving nature of aerospace warfare and national security. Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh was the chief guest of the seminar held on June 29. Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan (Retd.), former Chief...