India-Japan Forces Forge Stronger Ties In Rigorous Dharma Guardian 2026 Manoeuvres; Exercise Culminates

The seventh edition of the India-Japan Joint Military Exercise, Dharma Guardian 2026, has successfully concluded at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubattia, Uttarakhand. Running from 24 February to 8 March, this annual event underscores the deepening defence ties between the two nations.Held alternately in India and Japan since 2018, the exercise forms a cornerstone of their bilateral defence

March 9, 2026
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Seychelles Hosts Tri-Service India Drill in ‘Friendship’ Exercise Lamitiye 2026

India and Seychelles have launched the 11th edition of their biennial joint military exercise, Exercise Lamitiye 2026, underscoring deepening defence ties in the Indian Ocean region.A tri-service contingent from the Indian armed forces departed New Delhi on Monday to participate alongside Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) troops from 9 to 20 March at the Seychelles Defence Academy.The term ‘

March 9, 2026
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Redefining Deterrence: General Upendra Dwivedi Outlines India’s Strategic Shift After Operation Sindoor

During the Raisina Dialogue 2026, the Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, provided a comprehensive analysis of the strategic outcomes following Operation Sindoor.In a conversation with Harsh V Pant of the Observer Research Foundation, a renowned policy expert, the General emphasised that the operation marked a significant departure from previous military doctrines, establishing a "

March 8, 2026
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Kerala Firm Delivers 30 Indigenous ‘Peregrine’ Drones To Army, Boasting 54 km/h Speed And 4K Thermal Vision

A Kerala-based firm, Axl Drone, has achieved a significant milestone by supplying 30 indigenously developed drones to the Indian Army, all bearing the ‘Made in Kerala’ label.Christened Axl Peregrine after the world’s fastest bird, the peregrine falcon, these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are tailored for critical military missions, showcasing Kerala’s growing prowess in defence technology.The

March 8, 2026
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130 Maoists Surrender In Hyderabad As CM Revanth Reddy Urges Others To Embrace Peace

In a significant development in Hyderabad, 130 Maoists have formally surrendered to the authorities, marking a major step towards peace and stability in the region.The surrender was facilitated through coordinated efforts by the police and state administration, who have been working to encourage those involved in insurgent activities to abandon violence and reintegrate into society.The Chief

March 8, 2026
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Low-Cost Capital Acquisition in DAP 2026: Accelerating Indigenous Defence Innovation Through Agile Procurement

The Ministry of Defence’s proposal to introduce a Low-Cost Capital Acquisition route under the draft Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026 marks a significant evolution in India’s procurement architecture.The focus of this mechanism is squarely on indigenous, innovative and relatively low-cost technologies that often struggle to cross the “valley of death” between prototype and full-scale

March 7, 2026
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Kharga Shakti 2026: Forging Unyielding Deterrence On Western Fronts

Exercise Kharga Shakti 2026 has drawn to a triumphant close, marking a pivotal milestone in the Indian Army’s operational evolution. Conducted under the aegis of the Kharga Corps, this intensive training cycle pushed formations to their limits across a spectrum of contemporary battlefield challenges.The exercise validated the Corps’ combat readiness with unflinching precision, simulating

March 7, 2026
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