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Exclusive: Indian Army begins raising third Dhanush regiment to boost artillery strength

Defence Ministry begins reforms in defence acquisition procedures for arms procurement

DRDO invites expression of interest for 5.5-Gen AMCA fighter prototypes

Indian Army scales Shahi Kangri, Silver Peak in Ladakh to honour Galwan heroes

India boosts nuclear stockpile to 180, China races ahead with 600 warheads

British F-35 fighter jet makes emergency landing in Kerala due to low fuel

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India, US air forces conduct first-ever “Tiger Claw” exercise

The Indian and US Air Forces concluded their first-ever independent joint Special Forces exercise, Tiger Claw 2025, strengthening their partnership and interoperability.

Indian Navy, UK Carrier Strike Group conduct joint passage exercise in North Arabian Sea

The Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Tabar, submarine and maritime patrol aircraft P8I participated in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the UK Carrier Strike Group in the North Arabian Sea on June 9 and 10.

Anil Ambani’s Reliance Defence, Germany’s Diehl Defence to produce advanced munitions for Indian armed forces

Reliance Defence and Germany's Diehl Defence have partnered to produce next-generation guided munitions in India. This collaboration aims to enhance India's precision strike capabilities and aligns with the Make in India initiative.

Indian Army begins nationwide tribute to families of Kargil War heroes

The Indian Army has begun a heartfelt outreach to honour families of the 545 soldiers martyred in the 1999 Kargil War. Representatives will visit homes across 25 states, offering gratitude, mementos, and assistance.

From Tejas to BrahMos: How India’s arsenal grew under Modi govt in 11 years

The main thrust of the BJP-led NDA government has been to focus on modernization of the Indian armed forces and enhancing their technological advancements as far the defence sector is concerned.

Transforming internal security: J&K, Red Corridor, Northeast see up to 70% dip in violence since 2014

India's internal security theatres — Jammu & Kashmir, the Red Corridor, and the Northeast — have reportedly seen a dramatic decline in violence since 2014, driven by coordinated counter-insurgency efforts and peace initiatives.

Exercise Nomadic Elephant: Militaries of India and Mongolia train in non-conventional warfare

The militaries of India and Mongolia are carrying out non-conventional operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain at the Special Forces Training Centre in Ulaanbaatar, as part of their 17th edition of the exercise “Nomadic Elephant”.

Fifth-batch of Agniveers all set to be inducted into Indian Army

Over 1,300 Agniveers from the fifth batch have completed training at Army centres in Gopalpur, Lucknow, and Danapur. With rigorous preparation and ceremonial parades, they are now formally inducted into the Indian Army.

Indian Navy to commission first anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft Arnala on June 18

The Indian Navy will commission its first anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, INS Arnala, on June 18 in Visakhapatnam. Built by GRSE under Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the vessel symbolizes resilience, precision, and maritime defence strength.

Dassault signs deal with Tata to build Rafale fuselages in India

Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems have partnered to manufacture Rafale fighter aircraft fuselages in India.