New Delhi, Oct 1Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit PVSM AVSM VM VSM, as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, on 01 November 2026, commenced his tenure by paying homage at the National War Memorial to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the Nation. This was …

In response to a questionnaire shared by IDI on the eve of Air Force Day, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, shared the IAF’s perspective on various fighter programmes, as well as the role and relevance of air power in future warfare.By Rohit SrivastavaQ1. What is the IAF’s …

New Delhi, Oct 6Government of India has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff, in the rank of Air Chief Marshal, with effect from the afternoon of October 31, 2026. Thepresent Chief of the Air …

New Delhi, Sept 30 Defence Minister addresses Naval Commanders; highlights Indian Navy’s growing strategic role and operational reachCDS acknowledges Indian Navy as a strategic force multiplier; stresses technology transformation, data sharing and resilience in modern warfareThe second edition of …

New Delhi, Sept 27Following the inaugural ceremony held yesterday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to commence the operational phase of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur. Being conducted from 26 September to 12 October 2026, the multilateral air exercise is themed “Power in …

New Delhi, August 31The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar Class, at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on 31 Aug 2026, marking a significant enhancement of the Navy’s deep-sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue capabilities.The …

New Delhi, August 25T-Hub, the world's largest home for startups, has joined forces with the Central Command of the Indian Army. This partnership will create a direct path for defence startups to work with the Indian Army on practical military deployments. Founders will develop and validate …

New Delhi, Aug 1Air Marshal Tejpal Singh AVSM VM, assumed the appointment of Deputy Chief of the Air Staff on 01 Aug 26. On the occasion, he laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid homage to the brave souls who laid down their lives in the service of the nation. Commissioned on 16 Jun …

New Delhi, Aug 3The Fourth Edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course commenced at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on August 03, 2026, with the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), General N.S. Raja Subramani, delivering the keynote address at the inaugural session.In his address, the CDS …

New Delhi, Aug 1Vice Admiral AN Pramod, AVSM, YSM, assumed charge as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff on 01 Aug 2026.An alumnus of the 38th Integrated Cadet Course, Naval Academy, Goa, Vice Admiral AN Pramod was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 Jul 1990. The Flag Officer is a CAT ‘A’ Sea King …