India Sends Ten Extra-Wide Bridges To Sri Lanka Under Operation Sagarbandhu

The Indian Army and Indian Navy have collaborated closely to deliver substantial humanitarian and infrastructural support to Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah. In a coordinated operation, they transported ten additional extra-wide Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka aboard INS Gharial under the banner of Operation Sagarbandhu.This action follows a sequence of assessments and preparations aimed at

February 7, 2026
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Simple WW2 infantry regiment arms

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I keep looking at historical army equipment and it’s fascinating how simple the equipment even of an entire infantry regiment can be.  An example from WW2:All an infantry regiment really needed (if I break it down to minimum required quanti…

February 6, 2026
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Technocrat At The Helm: Why India Should Consider A Younger, Tech-Led Defence Minister

India currently does not have a publicly verifiable, single definitive answer to whether India “needs” a new Defence Minister; however, the question raises valid debates about leadership profiles and defence governance.The case for change rests on leadership fit. A minister who combines political oversight with deep understanding of defence technology and industrial ecosystems could enhance

February 6, 2026
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Defence Secretary Visits Forward Areas In Bhuj – Witnesses Jointness, Infrastructure Development And Capability Building Initiatives

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited forward areas in the Creek Sector in Bhuj, Gujarat on 04-05 February 2026. He interacted with Lt. General Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command and other senior officers of the Konark Corps.He was briefed on various initiatives being undertaken in line with the Indian Army’s Decade of Transformation Road map, transforming

February 6, 2026
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Adani-Leonardo Pact To Power India’s 1,000-Helicopter Ambition

Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo announced a strategic partnership to establish an integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, aiming to address a projected demand of over 1,000 helicopters by the Indian Armed Forces across the Army, Navy, and Air Force over the next decade.The partnership, sealed with a Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi, targets the production of

February 6, 2026
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VTOL Aviation Develops VLM_X VTOL Loitering Kamikaze Drone For The Armed Forces

Navi Mumbai-based VTOL Aviation India Private Limited has unveiled the VLM_X, a cutting-edge Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) loitering munition designed as a kamikaze drone for precision strikes in modern warfare.This Made-in-India innovation integrates AI-powered target recognition with stealthy operation, marking a significant step forward in India’s indigenous defence capabilities.The

February 6, 2026
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Maoist Eliminated, AK-47 Recovered In Chhattisgarh Encounter

A body of a Maoist has been recovered during an encounter in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, with security forces confirming the find this morning. An AK-47 rifle was recovered at the site alongside the deceased cadre, while intermittent exchanges of fire between security forces and Maoists continued from early hours.The operation followed intelligence indicating armed Maoists stationed in

February 5, 2026
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One Pakistani Terrorist Killed In Fresh Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir’s Kishtwar

A suspected Pakistani terrorist has been killed during a fresh encounter in the snow-covered heights of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation unfolded on Wednesday evening amid challenging winter conditions, marking the fifth clash in the Chatroo belt over the past 18 days.Troops from the Counter-Insurgency Force Delta, White Knight Corps, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF

February 5, 2026
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