New Delhi, Feb 19”UN Convention on the Law of Seas legal framework can be further strengthened through a comprehensive global naval architecture”India aspires to establish an equitable maritime order based on international rules & freedom of navigation”Evolution of PM Modi’s vision from SAGAR …

New Delhi, Feb 18The Indian Navy successfully conducted the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 off the coast of Visakhapatnam on 18 February 2026, with participation from 74 countries, marking a grand maritime spectacle that showcased global naval cooperation, professional camaraderie and …

New Delhi, Feb 17H-125 final assembly line is a milestone in India-France strategic partnership: Rajnath Singh“Govt is committed to achieving self-reliance in critical tech & manufacturing high-end products through mutually beneficial partnerships”Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French …

New Delhi, Feb 17Defence cooperation agreement renewed for another 10 yearsBEL & SAFRAN ink MoU to manufacture Hammer missiles in IndiaBoth nations announce reciprocal deployment of officers at Indian Army & French Land Forces establishmentsDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of the …

New Delhi, Feb 17Yard 18003 (Krishna), the first of the three Cadet Training Ships (CTS) under construction at M/s L&T, Kattupalli (Chennai), has been launched on 16 Feb 2026. In keeping with the Naval traditions, Mrs Anupama Chauhan launched the ship in the presence of General Anil Chauhan, …

New Delhi, Feb 16Remotely inaugurates Centre of Excellence for AI in Pune; Formally unveils BEL’s AI PolicyRajnath Singh briefed on advanced indigenous defence tech & ongoing R&D activitiesRM praises BEL for strengthening network-centric operations & taking combat effectiveness to a new …

New Delhi, Feb 16Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on February 16, 2026, visited DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru, and reviewed the status of ongoing projects relating to indigenous military gas turbine engine development. He was briefed on the establishment’s projects on …

By Rohit SrivastavaDefence Acquisition Council (DAC), apex body of ministry of defence (MoD), on Thursday, approved purchase of French multi-role fighter aircraft Rafale along with other equipment worth USD 40 billion. Reportedly, India is planning to acquire 114 Rafale jets for INR 3.2 lakh crore …

New Delhi, Feb 11The Indian Air Force (IAF) will demonstrate it's prowess through Exercise Vayushakti-26 at Pokhran Air to Ground Range, Jaisalmer on 27 February 2026.As the first, fastest & fiercest responder, the Indian Air Force will highlight its ability to rapidly punish the enemy, …

New Delhi, Feb 12Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur for the acquisition of eight  Dornier 228 Aircraft along with Operational Role Equipment for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) at a cost of Rs 2,312 crore under Buy …