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President Droupadi Murmu conferred 51 gallantry awards during the Defence
Investiture Ceremony 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring acts of
extraordinary bravery across India’s Armed Forces, Central Armed Police
Forces, and State Police.
Among the recipients was Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, a Gaganyaan
astronaut-designate, who received the Kirti Chakra for
The Defence Ministry has given approval for the construction of a 250 MW solar power project integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on vacant defence land in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh.This marks the first large-scale renewable energy project of its kind to be developed on defence-owned land in India, representing a significant step in combining national security with clean energy
India has launched a sharp diplomatic offensive against Pakistan at the United Nations, exposing Islamabad’s latest propaganda narrative of “Fitna al Hindustan” as nothing more than state-sponsored disinformation.Speaking at a United Nations Security Council session on Afghanistan, India’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, accused Pakistan of deliberately manufacturing
House defense authorizers added a measure to their version of the next defense policy bill that would expand the list of weapons platforms eligible for multi-year contracts, to include the […]
Mahindra has unveiled a battlefield-ready All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) based on its Thar Roxx platform, purpose-built for the Indian Army.Stripped of excess ornamentation, the ATV is engineered for survivability, adaptability, and combat effectiveness, with features such as a gun mount, roll cage, underbody protection, and airdrop readiness.Mahindra’s new ATV is derived from the popular Thar Roxx
The Indian Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of indigenous Mortar Specialist Vehicles (MSVs), aiming to modernise infantry fire-support capabilities under the Make in India initiative.The vehicles will automate fire-data computation for 81mm and 120mm mortars, enhancing battlefield mobility, accuracy, and survivability in high-altitude and contested
A new agreement has been proposed to ensure the timely supply of high-quality Electronic Fuses from Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for proof firing, weapon evaluations, and ammunition trials.This initiative is expected to significantly strengthen the Indian Army’s testing and procurement process while enhancing its operational readiness. The move reflects a broader emphasis on modernising
India and the United States convened the 29th edition of their army-to-army staff talks in Hawaii, marking another milestone in the steady expansion of bilateral defence cooperation, reported News On Air.The discussions were co-chaired by Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Strategy), and Lieutenant General Joel Vowell, Deputy Commanding General of US Army Pacific. 
The Border Security Force (BSF) successfully foiled an infiltration attempt by 10–11 Bangladeshi nationals in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal, reinforcing India’s heightened vigilance along the sensitive India-Bangladesh border.The incident occurred in Sitalkuchi Block, where BSF personnel acted swiftly to prevent unauthorised entry.The infiltration attempt took place in the Sangarbari area
Larsen & Toubro’s unmanned medium‑calibre turret for India’s Future Infantry Combat Vehicle represents a decisive step forward in the evolution of mechanised warfare.Conceived as part of the effort to replace the ageing BMP‑2 fleet, the turret embodies the philosophy of maximising crew survivability by relocating soldiers into the safety of the main hull while enabling remote operation of