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2 Sep 2025
BREAKING: India requests Russia to replace the Su-57E’s Byelka AESA radar with its indigenous Virupaksha AESA radar for any potential purchase by the Indian Air Force.
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Jun 14
Indian Army has unveiled Army Uniforms–2026, introducing bandi jackets, redesigned winter uniforms & other Indian-inspired changes.
New regulations phase out several colonial-era traditions as part of efforts to modernise military identity while preserving discipline & heritage.
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Jun 13
The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat, Assam.
Sqn Ldr Prashant Singh, Flt Lt Shubham Kumar, Sgt Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat and Agniveervayu Danish Alam made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
IAF extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and stands firmly with them in this hour of grief.
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Jun 10
India slammed Pakistan for repression & human rights abuses in PoK, saying police brutality, arbitrary arrests, & denial of basic rights are fueling public anger.
As anti-government protests intensify in PoK, India says Pakistan is trying to deflect attention from the unrest.
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Jun 10
India has deployed 12 nuclear warheads for the first time, marking a significant development in its nuclear deterrence posture.
The report also estimates India’s total nuclear arsenal at 190 warheads, up from 180 last year, According to SIPRI’s 2026 Yearbook.
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The India–France partnership is evolving far beyond defence procurement. 🇮🇳🇫🇷
Ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to France for the Bharat Innovates Summit 2026, the India–France partnership continues to expand across defence, innovation, technology and the Indo-Pacific.
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The partnership is also strengthening India’s indigenous capabilities.
From DRDO’s AIP system for the Scorpène fleet to 100 Indian engineers at Naval Group India and new maintenance facilities at Karwar, the focus is increasingly on technology, talent and self-reliance.
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Through defence cooperation, technology transfer and industrial development, India and France are helping build the capabilities, expertise and strategic autonomy that will shape India’s maritime future for decades to come.
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Jun 6
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke arrives in New Delhi on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
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22 Nov 2021
President Kovind presents Shaurya Chakra to Amit Singh Rana, LME. He displayed exemplary courage, tactical acumen and gallantry of a very high order and played a vital role in neutralising 8 terrorists in two back to back operations.
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May 31
General N.S. Raja Subramani Assumes Charge as India’s 3rd Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
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Neet Exam: Govt mulls defence forces to provide logistical support
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May 27
Defence Ministry issues RFP for the 5th Generation #AMCA fighter programme.
L&T-BEL, Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge-BEML shortlisted. First prototype flight targeted within 30 months of contract signing.
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May 24
Honsla Eendhan Badla!
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Fun Fact:
Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani is set to become the first-ever officer from the Garhwal Rifles to attain four-star rank as India’s CDS.
Interestingly, the first two CDS — Gen Bipin Rawat & Gen Anil Chauhan — both hailed from Pauri Garhwal.
Government of India appoints Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd.) as the Chief of Defence Staff, who shall also function as Secretary to Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, with effect from the date of assumption of charge and until further orders.
The present Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, will complete his tenure on 30th May, 2026. Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani is currently Military Adviser, National Security Council Secretariat since 01st Sep 2025. Prior to that, he was the Vice Chief of the Army Staff from 01st Jul 2024 to 31st July 2025 and was General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command from March 2023 till June 2024.
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6 May 2025
PAKISTAN Military realizing FlightRadar app can't show the incoming Indian missiles.
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