In a landmark development in the history of the Indian Defence Forces, the first batch of women cadets trained at the National Defence Academy #NDA has been commissioned as officers, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of women’s participation in military service. The pioneering batch of 17 women cadets, who joined the NDA in August 2022 as part of the 148th Course, successfully completed their rigorous pre-commission training at their respective Service academies. With their commissioning, these officers have joined the fraternity of military leaders entrusted with the responsibility of serving the nation. In the Indian Army, nine officers were commissioned during the Passing Out Parade of the 158th Regular Course held at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, on 13 June 2026. The parade was reviewed by the Hon’ble President of India. In the Indian Navy, three officers were commissioned during the Spring Term 2026 Passing Out Parade at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on 28 May 2026. The parade was reviewed by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command. In the Indian Air Force, five officers were commissioned during the Combined Graduation Parade of the 217th Course at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad, on 13 June 2026. The parade was reviewed by the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri. The commissioning of these officers marks a defining chapter in the transformation of the Indian Defence Forces and reflects the nation’s commitment to equal opportunity, merit and excellence in military service. Their achievement stands as a testament to their dedication, discipline and perseverance, and will inspire generations of young women across the country to pursue careers in uniform and contribute towards nation-building. pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…

CDS and all staff of HQ IDS and Department of Military Affairs congratulate Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth on his appointment as the next Chief of the Army Staff. Best wishes for a successful tenure ahead. x.com/spokespersonmod/status…

General NS Raja Subramani #CDS and all personnel of the #IndianDefenceForces pay heartfelt homage to the #Bravehearts Sqn Ldr Prashant Singh, Flt Lt Shubham Kumar, Sgt Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat and Agniveervayu Danish Alam who made the supreme sacrifice in the Line of duty. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved families; we stand firmly by your side in this hour of grief.

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit #CISC, addressed officers of the 82nd Staff Course and Permanent Staff at #DSSC, Wellington. He highlighted the evolving security environment, the importance of jointness and military transformation, along with the ongoing initiatives to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Indian Armed Forces. @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit #CISC visited HAL’s Aircraft Division, Bengaluru @HALHQBLR, and reviewed the progress of the Tejas - LCA Mk1A programme along with other key indigenous aviation projects, including the Hindustan Turbo Trainer (HTT) 40. The visit highlights the continued focus on strengthening India’s aerospace capabilities and accelerating defence manufacturing. @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit #CISC, visited the L&T Precision Engineering & Systems facility at Coimbatore to review progress of key indigenous defence programmes under the #MakeInIndia initiative. The Air Marshal reviewed the production status of Tejas Mk1A wings and BrahMos missile airframe validation facilities, reaffirming the Defence Services' steadfast commitment towards strengthening India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing. His visit underscores the active support being extended by the Defence Forces to indigenous industry partners and the vision of an #AatmanirbharBharat in defence and aerospace. #IndianAirForce #MakeInIndia #TejasMk1A #BrahMos #DefenceManufacturing #LNT @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India

#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR Concluding Session 2, Mr. Lalit Ambastha, delivered a vital presentation on "Gaining Inputs from IPR and Protecting IPR" under the Mission Raksha Gyan Shakti initiative. The session focused on the strategic value of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for MSMEs and start-ups developing defence technologies. It provided a clear framework for converting grassroots innovation, R&D, and indigenous solutions into protected, high-value, and scalable assets within the national security ecosystem. #CENJOWS #HQIDS #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #MakeInIndiaDefence #StrategicAutonomy #SelfReliantIndia #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #StartupIndia #MSMEIndia #DeepTechIndia #DefTech #DefenceManufacturing #IndianDefenceIndustry #DefenceProcurement #NationalSecurity #MilitaryModernisation #IndianArmedForces #FutureWarfare @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes

#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR Streamlining industry data is a major priority for domestic defence integration. Capt (IN) Pankaj Yadav, Capt (Indigenisation), Indigenisation Directorate, led a dedicated segment introducing the Competency Mapping Portal. The briefing included a live demonstration of the platform conducted by Col Suryavanshi (Retd), KPMG, showcasing how the portal acts as a vital tool for assessing and mapping the technical capabilities of Indian MSMEs and start-ups with actual military operational requirements. #CENJOWS #HQIDS #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #MakeInIndiaDefence #StrategicAutonomy #SelfReliantIndia #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #StartupIndia #MSMEIndia #DeepTechIndia #DefTech #DefenceManufacturing #IndianDefenceIndustry #DefenceProcurement #NationalSecurity #MilitaryModernisation #IndianArmedForces #FutureWarfare @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes

#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR Session 2, focused on "Indigenisation and Reforms," commenced with a detailed briefing by Cmde Sandeep Deshmukh, DoI (N), on "Atmanirbharta Schemes – Opportunities for Industry." The presentation provided an overview of Government of India schemes, core guiding documents, and the strategic implications of the Positive Indigenisation Lists. The session also highlighted the impact of the Swavlamban initiative in integrating private sector capabilities into the maritime and national defence supply chains. #CENJOWS #HQIDS #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #MakeInIndiaDefence #StrategicAutonomy #SelfReliantIndia #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #StartupIndia #MSMEIndia #DeepTechIndia #DefTech #DefenceManufacturing #IndianDefenceIndustry #DefenceProcurement #NationalSecurity #MilitaryModernisation #IndianArmedForces @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes

#CENJOWS_HQIDS_DEFENCE_PROCUREMENT_SEMINAR CENJOWS, in collaboration with the Indigenisation Directorate of HQ IDS, has officially commenced a landmark two-day workshop on "Demystifying Defence Procurement, iDEX, TPCR and Testing Procedures for MSMEs and Start-ups." This targeted initiative brings together top military leadership, strategic planners, and industry experts to simplify procurement pathways, break down regulatory frameworks, and accelerate the integration of cutting-edge technology into the Armed Forces. Over the next two days, the workshop will provide actionable roadmaps for private sector partners to drive national self-reliance and defence modernisation. #CENJOWS #HQIDS #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #MakeInIndiaDefence #StrategicAutonomy #SelfReliantIndia #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #StartupIndia #MSMEIndia #DeepTechIndia #DefTech #DefenceManufacturing #IndianDefenceIndustry #DefenceProcurement #NationalSecurity #MilitaryModernisation #IndianArmedForces #FutureWarfare @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes

General NS Raja Subramani #CDS and all personnel of the #IndianDefenceForces pay heartfelt homage to the #Braveheart Sowar Chavan Vikram Balkrishna and Sapper Jadhav Arjun Rajendra who made the supreme sacrifice in the Line of duty. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved families; we stand firmly by your side in this hour of grief.

General NS Raja Subramani #CDS made his maiden visit to HQ Western Air Command @hqwaciaf . Interacting with Air Mshl George Thomas, AOC-in-C, & addressing officers, he underscored the transformative power of #JAI—Jointness, Atmanirbharta & Innovation. He highlighted Human Resource Capital as the ultimate force multiplier for building a future-ready, self-reliant Defense Forces. @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India

LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu presents Gallantry Awards in Defence Investiture Ceremony - 2026 (Phase-1) x.com/i/broadcasts/1YxNrrBDa…

Glimpses of Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-1) in New Delhi on June 08, 2026

#DSTSC09 begins at #MILIT, Pune. Major General Naveen Kumar Thapliyal, Commandant, MILIT, welcomed 179 officers, including 20 from Friendly Foreign Countries. Emphasising professional excellence, technological awareness and adaptability, he highlighted the need to prepare for the challenges of an evolving battlespace. The course is designed for tri-services officers, to enhance technical knowledge, strengthen jointmanship, foster inter-service understanding and develop analytical as well as decision-making competencies essential for future military leaders. #ProfessionalMilitaryEducation @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India

General NS Raja Subramani, Chief of Defence Staff #CDS and all personnel of the #IndianDefenceForces salute #Braveheart Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami, who made the supreme sacrifice while on operational duty. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family; we stand firmly by your side in this hour of grief. @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India

A defense-ready product requires more than innovation. It requires: ✔ Compliance readiness ✔ Testing awareness ✔ Procurement understanding ✔ Institutional alignment ✔ Strategic positioning This workshop is designed to help MSMEs and start-ups build that foundation. 📍 11–12 June 2026 📍 Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #MSME #StartupsIndia #AtmanirbharBharat #DefenceSector #MakeInIndia #ApplyNow #HQIDS @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes

Air Vice Marshal GKJ Reddy assumed appointment as Commandant, College of Defence Management, Secunderabad (#CDM_IDS) succeeding Major General G Srinivas who moves on as GOC, Telangana and Andhra Sub Area. A distinguished fighter pilot and Cat A Qualified Flying Instructor, AVM Reddy brings rich operational and leadership experience, having held key command and staff appointments, most recently as Associate Director (PMT) at ADE, DRDO. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy and commissioned in 1990 from Air Force Academy, Dundigal, he has over 4500 hours of incident-free flying on MiG-21, MiG-29 UPG, HPT and Hawk. He is a graduate of DSSC Wellington, Higher Air Command Course (CAW) and National Defence College, New Delhi. @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India

India’s defence innovation landscape is evolving, and organisations that understand the system early will have the strongest advantage. This workshop, curated for Venture Capitalists, investors, industry representatives, MSMEs, and start-ups, jointly organised by HQ IDS (Indigenisation DTE) and CENJOWS, is an opportunity to gain practical exposure to the structures, procedures, and expectations shaping defence procurement and innovation today. 📍 Ashoka Hall, Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi 📅 11–12 June 2026 #DefenceInnovation #iDEX #MSME #StartupsIndia #AtmanirbharBharat #DefenceSector #MakeInIndia #ApplyNow #HQIDS @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @IDSAIndia @ICWA_NewDelhi @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @CAPS_INDIA @nmfindia @vifindia @orfonline @ficci_india @phdchamber @sicci_in @TNdefence @nccudaan @airnewsalerts @ANI @DDNewslive @prasarbharati @IndiaToday @ndtv @htTweets @TOIIndiaNews @FinancialTimes @DainikBhaskar @TheNavbharatliv @republic @AmarUjalaNews @EconomicTimes

A high-impact lecture on Information Security was delivered by Mr Krishna Sastry Pendyala, distinguished cybersecurity specialist, for participants of #HDMC22 at the #CDM_IDS. The session underscored the strategic implications of the evolving cyber threat landscape, information warfare and resilient risk mitigation frameworks essential for defence forces in the digital battlespace. #CyberSecurity #InformationSecurity #InformationWarfare #CyberThreat #MilitaryStrategy #DefenceManagement #NationalSecurity @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India