News
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April 10, 2026
Defence Secretary visits Defence Services Staff College, Wellington for convocation ceremony of 81st Staff Course“DSSC is playing a vital role in shaping future senior military leadership & promoting jointness among defence forces”
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April 9, 2026
The two-day national seminar on Multi Domain Operations – Ran Samwad kicks off in BengaluruThe second edition of Ran Samwad, a tri-service strategic seminar, under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) commenced in Bengaluru on April 9, 2026.
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April 9, 2026
Defence Minister congratulates General Phan Van Giang on his appointment as Deputy PM & Defence Minister of VietnamIndia looks forward to further strengthening longstanding defence ties with Vietnam: Rajnath Singh
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April 6, 2026
Defence Minister lays foundation stones of Ophthalmology, Oncology & Joint Replacement Centres at Army Hospital (R&R) & new infrastructure at Base Hospital, Delhi CanttThe new facilities, equipped with latest technologies, to provide quality medical care to serving personnel, veterans & their dependents
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April 4, 2026
CDS General Anil Chauhan Reviews Operational Readiness of Chinar CorpsChief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan visited the strategically important areas under Chinar Corps, Srinagar on April 4, 2026.
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April 3, 2026
Indian Navy's latest stealth frigate 'INS Taragiri' commissioned in VisakhapatnamThe warship is a symbol of India's growing technological prowess, self-reliance & formidable naval power, says Defence Minister
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April 2, 2026
Minister of State for Defence Flags Off IOS SAGAR from MumbaiIn a significant step to reinforcing India's commitment to regional maritime security and international cooperation, INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy, set sail from Mumbai as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, on April 2, 2026.
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April 2, 2026
India and Mozambique holds Fifth Joint Defence Working Group MeetIndia and Mozambique conducted the Fifth Joint Defence Working Group (JDWG) meeting from 1-2 April, 2026 in Maputo, Mozambique.
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April 2, 2026
Second meeting of Defence Minister -led IGoM on West Asia held in New DelhiRound-the-clock monitoring & calibrated response must for India to stay prepared & deal with any eventuality, says Rajnath Singh
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April 1, 2026
Lt General Dhiraj Seth Assumes Appointment of Vice Chief of the Army StaffLt General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM today assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS). An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, he was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986.
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April 1, 2026
Lt General Sandeep Jain Assumes Command of Southern CommandLt General Sandeep Jain has assumed command as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command on April 1, 2026.
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April 1, 2026
Lt General V.M.B. Krishnan Assumes Command of Eastern CommandLt General V.M.B. Krishnan has assumed the appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command. He takes over from Lt General R.C. Tiwari, who superannuated on March 31, 2026.
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April 1, 2026
Lt General Pushpendra Pal Singh Assumes Command of Western CommandLt General Pushpendra Pal Singh, formerly the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) has assumed command as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command on April 1, 2026.
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March 31, 2026
Embraer's KC-390 Millennium Successfully Concludes Cold Weather Campaign in SwedenThe next-generation aircraft demonstrated full suitability for Arctic operations and Agile Combat Employment
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March 31, 2026
Delivery of Malwan – The Second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Built by CSL, Kochi'Malwan', the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, was delivered to the Indian Navy on March 31, 2026.
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March 31, 2026
Launch of First Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (Yard 1280, Shachi) at GSL, GoaYard 1280 (Shachi), the first of eleven Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs), was launched at GSL, Goa on March 31, 2026 by Mrs Shagun Sobti, in the presence of Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff.
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March 31, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Trikand Concludes Port Call at Maputo, MozambiqueINS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, concluded her port call at Maputo, Mozambique on March 29, 2026.
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March 31, 2026
Indigenous Stealth Frigate 'Dunagiri' Delivered to Indian Navy – A Major Boost to Atmanirbharta in Warship BuildingIndian Navy Receives Indigenous Stealth Frigate 'Dunagiri' Under Project 17A At GRSE, Kolkata
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March 31, 2026
Indian Navy Inducts Final Survey Vessel (Large) 'Sanshodhak', Completing Four-Ship ProjectSanshodhak (Yard 3028), the last Survey Vessel (Large) ship steered by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau, being built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata was delivered to the Indian Navy on March 30, 2026.
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March 30, 2026
Delivery of Agray – the Fourth Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Built by GRSE, Kolkata'Agray', the fourth of eight ASW SWC (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft), indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, has been delivered to the Indian Navy on March 30, 2026 at Kolkata.
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March 29, 2026
IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 Held at Southern Naval Command, KochiThe Indian Navy hosted IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern Naval Command, Kochi on March 27, 2026.
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March 28, 2026
Defence Minister chairs first IGoM meeting to review West Asia situation & its impact on IndiaNeed to adopt medium to long-term preparedness approach & ensure swift decision-making, says Rajnath Singh
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March 27, 2026
MoD inks ₹858 crore contracts for Tunguska Air Defence Missile System & Inspection (Depot Level) of P-8I AircraftThe Ministry of Defence has signed contracts, worth a total of ₹858 crore, for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P-8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft.
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March 25, 2026
Defence Minister chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting for MoD on Border Roads OrganisationBRO is fostering an ecosystem along the borders encompassing national security, development & connectivity: Rajnath Singh
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March 24, 2026
Defence Minister reviews West Asia situation & its effect on India's defence preparednessOperational & technological lessons should be studied to improve our own preparedness: Rajnath Singh
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March 22, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Trikand Concludes Port Call at Port Victoria, SeychellesIndian Naval Ship Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has departed from Port Victoria, Seychelles, on March 20, 2026 on completion of an enriching port call.
