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Indian Army Hosts Exercise Pragati in Meghalaya

The Indian Army will host the first edition of the multilateral military exercise ‘Pragati’ at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya. Military delegations from 11 friendly countries...

April 29, 2026

India Becomes Fifth Largest Defence Spender Globally

India ranked as the world’s fifth-largest defence spender in 2025, according to the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). With military expenditure reaching $92.1...

April 28, 2026

Indian Army Raises 16th Bhairav Battalion

The Indian Army has raised its 16th ‘Bhairav’ Battalion at the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Belagavi, Karnataka. The new unit strengthens India’s infantry capabilities and reflects...

April 27, 2026

General Upendra Dwivedi Gets US Hall of Fame Honour

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has been inducted into the International Hall of Fame of the US Army War College in Pennsylvania. He became only the...

April 24, 2026

INS Nireekshak Visits Sri Lanka for Joint Naval Training

Indian Naval Ship INS Nireekshak has arrived at Colombo port in Sri Lanka for an operational turnaround and training visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between the two...

April 22, 2026

Defence Ministry Signs ₹975 Crore Tank Equipment Deals

The Defence Ministry has signed contracts worth nearly ₹975 crore to strengthen the Indian Army’s minefield breaching capability for its T-72 and T-90 tanks. The procurement focuses on...

April 22, 2026

DRDO Gives Prajna System to MHA, Navy Tests ADC-150

India has strengthened its internal security and naval logistics with two major indigenous defence developments led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The Ministry of Home...

April 21, 2026

Sikkim Sundari Radio Boosts Border Connectivity

The Indian Army has launched “Sikkim Sundari”, the first community radio station in a border village of Sikkim, marking a significant step towards improving communication in remote high-altitude...

April 12, 2026

Indian Navy Commanders Conference 2026 to Begin in Delhi

The Indian Navy is set to host the first edition of its biannual Commanders’ Conference 2026 at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi, from April 14 to April 16. The...

April 12, 2026

India Uzbekistan Joint Exercise DUSTLIK 2026 Begins

The Indian Army contingent has departed for Uzbekistan to participate in the 7th edition of the joint military exercise DUSTLIK, scheduled from April 12 to April 25, 2026....

April 12, 2026

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