Indian Defence News

India will retrofit INS Khanderi, the second Kalvari-class submarine, with an indigenous Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) system developed by DRDO by December 2026. The fuel-cell based module will allow the submarine to remain underwater for weeks without surfacing, significantly improving stealth and endurance.

Two Indian Air Force fighter pilots died after a Sukhoi-30MKI crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district during a training mission. Squadron Leader Anuj Vashisth from Gurugram was the son of a retired Army JCO. Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar from Nagpur was commissioned in 2022 and had an NCC background. 

An Indian Air Force Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet went missing from radar over Assam after taking off from Jorhat air base. Search and rescue teams have been launched as locals report a possible crash in a forested area.

India has clarified it had no role in the sinking of the Iranian naval ship IRIS Dena by a US submarine near Sri Lanka. Officials said the warship had already left Visakhapatnam after participating in the Indian Navy’s MILAN exercise.

The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed two contracts for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-II (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch - Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy.

Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar revealed Operation Sindoor is ongoing, calling the initial phase a 'small sample' that brought Pakistan to its knees. He warned preparations for 'Operation Sindoor 2' are extensive and will cause significant damage to the enemy.

Indian Army has issued an RFI for a hard-kill Drone Interception System to detect and destroy hostile drones and swarms. The system will integrate with Akashteer, addressing gaps exposed after Jammu Air Force Station drone attack and LoC intrusions.

Indian Army held Exercise Agni Varsha in Rajasthan’s desert, showcasing integrated combat readiness. The drill featured coordinated mechanized forces, precision strikes, and network-enabled command in a realistic battlefield scenario.

Participation of LCA Tejas in Vayu Shakti 2026 at Pokharan is uncertain after it skipped full-dress rehearsal. The Indian Air Force is conducting fleet-wide checks with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited following a February 7 ground incident in Gujarat.

Indian Army and US have launched the 16th edition of Vajra Prahar in Himachal. With 45 Indian and 12 US Green Berets, the drill runs till March 16, focusing on mountain warfare, joint planning and tactical drills.