Indian Defence News

The joint military exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 between India and Malaysia has entered a high-intensity training phase, featuring advanced tactical drills, heliborne insertion techniques, ambush manoeuvres, live firing practices. 

Pakistan’s use of fake videos, doctored photos, and AI deepfakes targets India’s military credibility, from Rafale jets to naval tests, revealing a deliberate doctrine of information warfare.

Indian Navy chief Admiral has begun official visit to Brazil to strengthen the expanding maritime partnership between the two nations. He will meet Brazil’s defence leadership, review operational cooperation and explore new areas of collaboration.

Tata and Lockheed Martin have begun building a new Defence MRO facility in India to support C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. The centre will boost Indian Air Force sustainment, enable regional and global servicing, deepening US-India aerospace ties.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicates 125 BRO projects across 7 states & 2 UTs, including roads, bridges & Shyok Tunnel, boosting connectivity, security & rapid military deployment in strategic border areas.

The Indian Army has unveiled the indigenous “SapperScout RP 2.0” multi-utility unmanned ground vehicle, developed by Major Rajprasad RS. The advanced UGV supports mine detection, surveillance, logistics, strengthening India’s Aatmanirbharta mission.

Pakistan appoints Field Marshal Asim Munir as first Chief of Defence Forces, centralizing military power, controlling nuclear assets, and raising serious security threats for India and the region.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov co-chaired the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission in Delhi, discussing defence cooperation, indigenous production, and opportunities for technology collaboration.

India-Russia deepen military ties as the Duma ratifies the RELOS agreement, enabling Indian Navy access to Russian ports and boosting operations from Vladivostok to Murmansk.

Navy Day 2025: In just ten years, the Indian Navy has transformed from a coastal defender into a powerful blue-water force with carriers, nuclear subs, advanced networks and a bold push for self-reliance.