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The armed forces have undergone a significant reshuffle in senior leadership positions, marking a major transition across both the Army and the Air Force.This change of guard comes at a time when the country has already seen new leadership at the very top of the defence establishment, with General Dhiraj Seth assuming charge as Chief of the Army Staff, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan taking over as
General Dhiraj Seth formally assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff on 30 June 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after more than four decades of distinguished service.The ceremonial transition was marked by a guard of honour accorded to General Dwivedi on the lawns of South Block, underscoring the significance of the occasion.An alumnus of the National Defence
Citizens of Venezuela have expressed heartfelt gratitude as India’s relief operations under Operation Amistad continue to provide critical support in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes. Videos shared by the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on X captured families thanking India for the care offered at the Indian Army Field Hospital.One resident, after receiving
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held their third conversation since the outbreak of the West Asia conflict, with Modi welcoming progress in negotiations and stressing dialogue, diplomacy, and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.The talks also touched on the recent Iran–US memorandum of understanding, funeral arrangements for Ayatollah Khamenei, and
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a conversation with his Irish counterpart as Ireland prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next six months.The discussion centred on deepening bilateral ties, with particular emphasis on trade and education, while also reaffirming cooperation in multilateral fora. Jaishankar conveyed his best wishes to
The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s Research Centre Imarat in
Hyderabad and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have signed a landmark Licensing
Agreement for Transfer of Technology on 27 June 2026, announced HAL on its X
handle.
This agreement enables domestic manufacturing of indigenous Electro Hydraulic
Servo Valves, a critical technology that directly supports
The Indian Army has firmly rejected recent media reports alleging encroachment by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in Arunachal Pradesh and the establishment of camps in the region.In a statement issued on Monday, the Army described such claims as incorrect and without basis, emphasising that no such activity has taken place along the sensitive frontier.The Army clarified that it had observed
India’s missile arsenal has expanded significantly, combining battlefield validation with rising exports to enhance its global profile.The trio of Agni, Pralay, and BrahMos represents a layered capability. Agni provides nuclear deterrence with ranges extending up to 8,000 kilometres and multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle technology.Pralay fills the tactical gap with a manoeuvrable
India’s nuclear posture has entered a new phase with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s latest yearbook noting that twelve of its estimated 190 warheads are now operationally deployed.This means they are positioned with active military forces, mated with delivery systems, and ready for use. It marks the first time India’s arsenal has been classified in this way, reflecting a
Mumbai-based GoFloat is developing indigenous Scuba Lifting Bags, designed to raise underwater loads with precision and reliability.These lifting bags are available in multiple capacities and are built with durable TPU-coated nylon to withstand harsh marine conditions. Their introduction marks another step in India’s growing self-reliance in marine safety and underwater engineering