Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the Indian Armed Forces for their bravery and courage, citing a “confession” by a senior commander of Jaish-e-Mohammed who admitted the damage caused by Operation Sindoor. Singh said that this admission underscores the operation’s impact on terrorist

India has unveiled a strategic defence plan aiming to cover all strategic facilities across the country with multi-layered air security by 2035. As part of this plan, the Barak-8 medium-range surface-to-air missile system will be integrated. What Is Barak-8 The Barak-8 is an Israeli-Indian joint development. It is designed to intercept aerial threats including aircraft,

The Defence Ministry has cleared the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, aimed at streamlining and simplifying revenue procurement for the armed forces. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the framework, which will govern procurements worth nearly ₹1 lakh crore this year. Key Features of DPM 2025 The manual introduces measures to improve efficiency and transparency

Army Chief Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (Retired) revealed that Indian forces executed precision strikes on 11 Pakistani airbases during Operation Sindoor on May 10. He emphasized that the strikes showcased India’s advanced missile and targeting capabilities, with none of the missiles intercepted by Pakistan’s air defence systems. Ceasefire Request from Pakistan According to Lt Gen

The Indian Air Force is considering strengthening its fleet after the successful execution of “Operation Sindoor.” It is evaluating the option of acquiring more Rafale fighter jets to counter the shortfall in squadron numbers. MRFA Programme Under Review The additional jets are expected to come under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme. A

Delhi Police Special Cell arrested five suspected terrorists in coordinated raids across multiple states including Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Hyderabad, and Ranchi. The arrests happened over two days following intelligence-led surveillance. Recovered Equipment Authorities recovered materials used in IED (Improvised Explosive Device) construction. Seized items included acids

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the third GE-404 (F404-IN20) engine from the United States for its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark-1A programme. The fourth engine is expected to arrive in India by the end of this month. Engine Order And Supply Plan HAL is slated to receive 12 GE-404 engines by the end of […]

India has deployed a 65-member tri-service contingent to participate in Exercise Zapad 2025, a multilateral military drill organized by Russia. The contingent departed for the Mulino Training Ground in Nizhniy, Russia on September 9, 2025, ahead of the exercise scheduled from September 10 to 16. Force Composition The force includes 57 personnel from the Indian […]

Heavy firing between security forces and militants continued for a second day in the forested Guddar area of Kulgam district. The encounter resumed early Tuesday after a pause overnight. Casualties Confirmed Two Indian Army personnel – Subedar Perbhat Gaur and Lance Naik Narender Sindhu – were killed in the initial exchange of fire. An Army […]

Russia has confirmed that it is in talks with India to supply additional S-400 surface-to-air missile systems. Dmitry Shugayev, head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, said discussions are ongoing and highlighted that India already operates the system. Background on Existing Deal India signed a $5.5 billion deal in 2018 to acquire five S-400