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The Indian Army has achieved a significant milestone by completing the installation of indigenously manufactured Thermal Imaging Fire Control Systems (TIFCS) on 96 T-72 tanks. This upgrade, executed under the Western Command, marks a pivotal step in modernising the Army’s armoured fleet. The T-72, a mainstay of India’s mechanised forces since the 1980s, has long relied on legacy optical
The Indian Navy is set to expand into a formidable 200-plus ship force by 2035, with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi announcing ambitious plans during the commissioning of INS Anjadip at Chennai Port on 26 February.Admiral Tripathi revealed that the Navy intends to induct 15 additional vessels through 2026, marking the highest rate of ship induction in its history and underscoring
India and China have taken a significant step towards enhancing their bilateral relations through a high-level meeting held in Shanghai. On Friday, India’s Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, engaged in discussions with Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng during the inauguration of the SCO Cooperation Centre for Metabolic Diseases.This event, framed under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO),
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused India of orchestrating a proxy war against his country through Afghanistan, amid escalating cross-border tensions between Islamabad and Kabul.In a recent interview with France 24, Asif claimed that Delhi and Kabul are collaborating with terrorist outfits in Afghanistan to launch attacks on Pakistan. He stated unequivocally that "Delhi and Kabul
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit to Israel on 25-26 February 2026 has marked a watershed moment in bilateral relations, culminating in 17 historic agreements that span defence, trade, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and beyond.This summit with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has elevated the India-Israel partnership to the status of a "special strategic partnership,
The Indian Army has conducted a pivotal three-day joint artillery field firing exercise in Tezu, Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh, from 23 to 25 February 2026.This exercise involved seamless collaboration with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Arunachal Scouts, Para Special Forces, and the newly raised Bhairav Battalion.A defence spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat,
The Ministry of Home Affairs has unveiled ‘PRAHAAR’, the nation’s first comprehensive National Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy.This landmark document establishes a structured framework to tackle evolving security threats, including cross-border terrorism, drone attacks, cyber threats, and organised terror networks.It draws on decades of India’s experience in countering terrorism while
India has voiced serious security concerns regarding its diplomats and missions in the United Kingdom during the sixth India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue held in New Delhi.The dialogue took place on Friday, with India’s delegation led by Rajendra Kumar, Secretary for Border Management. The UK side was headed by Simon Ridley, Second Permanent Secretary at the Home Office.Security breaches targeting
The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Anjadip, a formidable ‘Dolphin Hunter’ warship designed to bolster its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) prowess. This 77-metre vessel was inducted into service on Friday at Chennai Port by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, in the presence of senior naval and government dignitaries.INS Anjadip represents the third unit in a series of eight
President Droupadi Murmu achieved a historic milestone on Friday by co-piloting the indigenously developed HAL Light Combat Helicopter ‘Prachanda’ from Jaisalmer Air Force Station.She became the first President of India to fly this advanced combat helicopter, underscoring India’s strides in self-reliant defence manufacturing.The sortie lasted approximately 25 minutes, commencing at 9:45 am in a