Defence Preparedness

Indian Army Inducts 106 Turbojet-Powered Peacekeeper (AGNIVEG) Kamikaze Drones With Precision Strike Capability

The Indian Army has received a major boost to its unmanned warfare arsenal with the induction of 106 advanced kamikaze drones. These turbojet-powered systems, named Peacekeeper (Agniveg), have been delivered by defence technology firm SMPP and are designed to strike deep inside enemy territory while operating effectively in contested electromagnetic environments.This milestone marks a significant

June 11, 2026
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Agni-6 Missile Test Buzz Intensifies As Thousands Evacuated Near Integrated Test Range

On the morning of 11 June 2026, Indian authorities carried out a large-scale precautionary evacuation ahead of a planned missile test from Launch Complex-3 (LC-3) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Balasore district, Odisha.The operation involved moving over 11,000 residents, precisely 11,442 people, along with livestock, to temporary shelters. The evacuation was coordinated by

June 11, 2026
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MoD Signs ₹449 Crore Deal With Accord Software For Indigenous GNSS Jammers To Boost Naval Electronic Warfare Edge

India’s Defence Ministry has signed a ₹449 crore contract with Accord Software and Systems Private Limited, Bangalore, for the procurement of 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) jammers for the Indian Navy, marking a major boost to indigenous electronic warfare capabilities.Designed to thwart enemy navigation systems, the GNSS jammers can disrupt tracking and

June 10, 2026
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India’s Aviation Challenge Lies In Supporting Russian IL-114-300 And SJ-100 Aircraft Fleets, Not Just Building Them

Manufacturing aircraft is often described as the most visible part of the aviation industry, but sustaining them over decades is the true test of capability.In India’s case, even the manufacturing stage is fraught with delays and bottlenecks, yet the far greater challenge lies in ensuring that fleets remain operationally available for forty years or more.The acquisition of 100–200 Russian

June 10, 2026
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Army Chief Reviews Operational Preparedness And Modernisation At Northern Command

General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff, has undertaken a significant review of the Northern Command’s operational preparedness and modernisation initiatives during his visit to Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir.The visit underscored the Army’s focus on strengthening capability development and ensuring readiness across the full spectrum of military operations.According to the Army’s

June 10, 2026
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Defence Minister To Review Combined Graduation Parade At Air Force Academy On June 13

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of the 217th Course at the Air Force Academy (AFA) in Dundigal, near Hyderabad, on 13 June.The CGP is a prestigious event that marks the successful completion of pre‑commissioning training for Flight Cadets across various branches of the Indian Air Force.It represents the culmination of rigorous training and

June 10, 2026
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Know Why India Loaded Nuclear Warheads Onto Its Missiles And Submarines

India’s decision to load nuclear warheads onto missiles, as revealed in the SIPRI Yearbook 2026, marks a historic departure from its traditional posture of keeping warheads separate from delivery systems.For the first time, 12 warheads have been operationally deployed, signalling heightened readiness and a shift in deterrence logic following the 2025 India–Pakistan crisis.India’s nuclear arsenal

June 10, 2026
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Tonbo Imaging Launches Indigenous Avenger AVG-30HD EO/IR Gimbal For Indian Naval Vessels

Tonbo Imaging has unveiled the Avenger AVG-30HD, a breakthrough in indigenous stabilised electro-optical and infrared gimbal technology for Indian naval vessels. After years of reliance on imported systems, this marks a decisive shift towards self-reliance, with the new system designed, developed, and manufactured entirely in India.The Avenger AVG-30HD is set to replace foreign systems and

June 10, 2026
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Zorawar Light Tank To Join Indian Army By 2028–29 After Updates

India’s indigenous Zorawar light tank is now expected to enter service with the Indian Army between 2028 and 2029, following the resolution of technical refinements identified during early testing. Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi confirmed this revised timeline, emphasising that the combat vehicle is progressing through a standard process of design enhancements and rigorous user

June 10, 2026
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How Pralay Missile Strengthens India’s Conventional Strike Capability

Iran’s extensive use of ballistic missiles in the ongoing West Asian conflict has underscored the expanding role of these weapons beyond their traditional nuclear delivery function, according to a report by TOI.Once primarily associated with carrying nuclear warheads, ballistic missiles are now increasingly employed with conventional high‑explosive payloads to strike deep inside enemy

June 10, 2026
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