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March 20, 2026
MSMEs and start-ups are safeguarding national interests by strengthening defence capabilities & contributing to self-reliance vision: Minister of State for Defence at National Defence Industries Conclave 2026The National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC) 2026, organised by the Department of Defence Production (DDP) on the theme...
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March 19, 2026
India must become global hub of drone manufacturing in next few years amid current geopolitical instability: Defence Minister at National Defence Industries Conclave 2026“Indigenous drone production ecosystem must for strategic autonomy, defence preparedness & self-reliance”
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March 17, 2026
HQ IDS Organises Second Niche Technology Nexus (NTN) Seminar on 'Cognitive Spectrum Operations and Quantum Technologies' in New DelhiThe Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) conducted the Second Niche Technology Nexus (NTN) Seminar on March 16, 2026, in New Delhi.
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March 17, 2026
GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate Autonomy at USAF Exercise Using IR Sensing for CCAGovernment Autonomy Starter Kit and MQ-20 Avenger® Used to Support Autonomous Mission Execution and Cooperative Targeting for Future CCA Operations
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March 17, 2026
Orbit Unveils MPT40: A New Standard for Compact, High-Performance, Combat Ready SATCOMMulti-platform terminal designed for vehicles, small vessels and maneuvering forces, combining minimal footprint, high performance and cost efficiency
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March 13, 2026
Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, Chief of Materiel (COM), Indian Navy, commissions first of its kind Pneumatic RAM Test Facility at Naval Group India Workshop, KarwarOn March 13th 2026, Naval Group India announced the commissioning of a Pneumatic RAM Test Facility at its technical workshop in Karwar by Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Materiel of the Indian Navy.
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March 12, 2026
Two-Day ADGs/DDGs Conference of NCC commences in New DelhiThe two-day conference of the Additional Directors General (ADGs) and Deputy Directors General (DDGs) of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) commenced at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on March 12, 2026.
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March 11, 2026
Defence Headquarters Training Institute Secures “Ati Utkrishth” NSCSTI AccreditationDefence Headquarters Training Institute (DHTI), Ministry of Defence has achieved a significant milestone by securing “Ati Utkrishth” (4-Star) accreditation under the National Standards for Civil Services Training Institutions (NSCSTI) framework.
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March 11, 2026
Global First in Minimally invasive Glaucoma Surgery with aqueous angiography at Army Hospital (R&R), DelhiIn a landmark advancement in glaucoma surgery, surgeons at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) have successfully performed a world's first implantation of the Hydrus Microstent guided by intraoperative aqueous angiography along with cataract surgery.
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March 11, 2026
India is Committed to welfare of its Neighbours: Minister of State for DefenceMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said today that India is committed to welfare of its neighbours, while steadfast on zero-tolerance towards terrorism.
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March 10, 2026
Tata Advanced Systems Limited Selects Ramco SystemsRamco Aviation Software to power the digital foundation of TASL's new Defence MRO facility supporting the Indian Airforce
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March 10, 2026
DRDO & Indian Navy conduct in-flight release trials of indigenous Air Droppable Container 'ADC-150' from P-8I AircraftDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy jointly conducted four successful in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container 'ADC-150' from the P8I aircraft off the coast of Goa between February 21 to March 1, 2026, at different extreme release conditions.
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March 10, 2026
Defence Minister releases ‘Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military’Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released 'Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military' at an event in South Block, New Delhi on March 10, 2026.
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March 9, 2026
Ministry of Defence releases Manual of Security Instructions 2026Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh released a new Manual of Security Instructions 2026 of the Ministry of Defence at a function in South Block, New Delhi on March 9, 2026.
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March 9, 2026
Indian Contingent Departs for Seychelles for Joint Military “Exercise LAMITIYE – 2026”Indian Armed Forces contingent arrived at Seychelles to participate in the Eleventh edition of Joint Military Exercise "LAMITIYE-2026" with Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). The Joint Exercise will be conducted at Seychelles Defence Academy from March 9-20, 2026.
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March 9, 2026
Dassault Aviation Awards Long-Term Contract to Hical Technologies to manufacture products for Critical Rafale Control Systems applicationsDassault Aviation and Hical Technologies, a Bengaluru-based leader in aerospace manufacturer for high-precision electromechanical systems...
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March 7, 2026
Indian Army's Central Command Conducts its First-Ever Strategic Communication Conclave in LucknowThe Indian Army's Central Command conducted its first-ever Strategic Communication Conclave in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on March 7, 2026. With close to 500 people in attendance, the conclave involved deliberations and panel discussions on strategic communication in the national security architecture.
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March 7, 2026
INS Tarangini Arrives at Colombo with SLN Seariders Embarked for Sea TrainingIndian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Tarangini arrived at Colombo on March 6, 2026, after completing sail training of Sri Lanka Navy Seariders. Three officers and 26 trainees from the Sri Lanka Naval and Maritime Academy had embarked the ship at Trincomalee for the sail training deployment.
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March 6, 2026
Self-reliance is the only way to stay relevant & ready in today's global uncertainties: Defence Minister at Sagar Sankalp“Defence exports poised to reach approximately ₹29,000 crore by April 2026”
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March 5, 2026
Defence Minister exhorts GRSE to build niche platforms in today's evolving tech-driven era to realise Government's Viksit Bharat goalDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited to continue coming forth with state-of-the-art platforms...
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March 3, 2026
MoD inks ₹5,083 crore contracts for ALH Mk-II (MR) & VL-Shtil missilesMinistry of Defence, on March 3, 2026, signed contracts worth a total of ₹5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-II (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch - Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy.
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March 3, 2026
Contract for 04 X 500T Self Propelled Fuel Barges for Indian Navy with Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, ThaneA contract for construction of 04 X 500T Self Propelled Fuel Barges has been concluded with Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, Thane (MSME Shipyard) on March 2, 2026.
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March 2, 2026
Minister of State for Defence flags-in INSV Kaundinya following successful completion of its maiden overseas voyage to OmanSanjay Seth encourages youth to embrace adventure & innovation rooted in civilisational confidence
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February 27, 2026
Secretary (Defence Production) holds key meetings with senior Italian defence officials in RomeSecretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar called on Italy's Under Secretary of State for Defence Matteo Perego di Cremnago and held meetings with National Armaments Director Admiral Giacinto Ottaviani and Chief of Italian Defence Forces General Luciano Portolano during his visit to Rome on February 26 & 27, 2026.
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February 27, 2026
DRDO conducts successful flight-trials of Very Short-Range Air Defence SystemDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted three successive flight-trials of Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
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February 27, 2026
Indian Air Force Conducts Exercise 'Vayushakti-26' at Pokhran Range, JaisalmerThe Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted Exercise Vayushakti-26 at Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer, demonstrating its formidable combat readiness, operational synergy and technological prowess across full spectrum of air operations.
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February 27, 2026
President of India Undertakes a Sortie in the Indigenous Light Combat Helicopter Prachand at Air Force Station JaisalmerSortie in Prachand has filled me with a Renewed Sense of Pride in the Nation's Defence Capabilities: President Droupadi Murmu
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February 27, 2026
Commissioning of INS Anjadip at ChennaiINS Anjadip, the fourth ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project, was formally commissioned into the Indian Navy in an official ceremony held at Chennai Port on February 27, 2026.
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February 26, 2026
Minister of State for Defence inaugurates Chungthang-Lachen Axis and Taram Chu Bridge in SikkimMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth inaugurated Chungthang – Lachen axis and a 400 ft Bailey Suspension Taram Chu Bridge in North Sikkim restored by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
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February 26, 2026
CDS inaugurates two-day CBRN Conclave organised by DRDO in New DelhiDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is organising Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Conclave at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on February 26 & 27, 2026.
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February 26, 2026
Orbit Receives $3.2M Follow-On Order from Israeli Ministry of Defense for SATCOM SystemsOrbit Communication Systems Ltd., a leading provider of airborne communications management systems, satellite-tracking maritime and airborne terminals...
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February 25, 2026
MILAN 2026 Concludes Successfully; Closing Ceremony Onboard INS Vikrant Marks Maritime MilestoneExercise MILAN 2026, the Indian Navy's premier multilateral maritime exercise, culminated on February 25, 2026 with a closing ceremony conducted onboard India's indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, off the coast of Visakhapatnam.
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February 25, 2026
CDS Addresses the Annual Seminar on 'MITRA' at CDM, SecunderabadAs warfare expands from the physical to the synthetic and cognitive realms, the Indian Armed Forces need to transition from net-centric operations toward Intelligent Warfare and move beyond Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)...
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February 25, 2026
India enters Elite Global Club in Advanced Rocket Ignition ArchitectureThrustworks Dynetics Becomes First in India to Validate Resonance Ignition System
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February 24, 2026
Brahmastra Explosives Ammunition Signs Exclusive Business and Technical Cooperation Agreement with Holding Corporation Krušik, SerbiaBrahmastra Explosives Ammunition today announced the signing of an exclusive Business and Technical Cooperation Agreement with Holding Corporation Krušik, Serbia, marking a significant breakthrough in the defence and technology sector.
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February 24, 2026
NIM and JIM&WS Joint Team Successfully Summits Mt. Aconcagua in ArgentinaIn a historic milestone for Indian mountaineering, a six-member team from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi and the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM&WS), Pahalgam successfully summited Mt. Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America and the second-highest peak in the world outside of Asia, on February 22, 2026, at 14:10 hours
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February 21, 2026
DEFSAT 2026: India's Prominent Defence-Space Forum Poised for Industry Expansion as Military Space Becomes Strategic PriorityIndia's flagship defence-space Conference & Expo – “DEFSAT 2026” scheduled from 24th–26th February 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
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February 19, 2026
Embraer reinforces its commitment to ‘Make in India’Embraer and Mahindra Group Advance Localization Strategy in India with Planned C-390 Millennium MRO Capability
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February 18, 2026
President of India reviews the International Fleet Review 2026 off VisakhapatnamThe Indian Navy successfully conducted the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 off the coast of Visakhapatnam on February 18, 2026, with participation from 74 countries, marking a grand maritime spectacle...
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February 17, 2026
BEL and Safran sign Joint Venture Agreement and Master Production Agreement for HAMMER Production in IndiaNavratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Safran Electronics and Defense (SED), France, today signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) to establish a Joint Venture Company (JVC) for the production of Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (HAMMER) Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground Weapon in India.
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February 17, 2026
Visit of high-level delegation of Tanzania Peoples' Defence Forces to IndiaA high-level delegation of the Tanzania Peoples' Defence Forces (TPDF) is on a three-day visit to India from February 17-19, 2026.
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February 16, 2026
Defence Minister Inaugurates Centre of Excellence for AI in BELThe Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, visited Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru on February 16, 2026.
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February 12, 2026
DAC clears ₹3.60 lakh crore worth of capital acquisition proposals to enhance the combat readiness of defence forcesThe Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various proposals of the Services at an estimated value of about ₹3.60 lakh crore, on February 12, 2026.
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February 11, 2026
Curtain Raiser Exercise Vayushakti 2026The Indian Air Force (IAF) will demonstrate it's prowess through Exercise Vayushakti-26 at Pokhran Air to Ground Range, Jaisalmer on February 27, 2026.
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February 11, 2026
Teledyne FLIR OEM Expands Neutrino ISR Series with Longest-Range SX8 ISR 50-1000 ModelNDAA-compliant, AI-ready, and ITAR-free infrared camera module provides superior performance, industry-leading reliability, and simplified integration for long-range surveillance and C-UAS applications.
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February 10, 2026
Defence Secretary calls on Seychelles' Minister for Foreign Affairs & Diaspora and Chief of Defence Forces in New DelhiBoth sides agree to enhance defence cooperation, reaffirm shared commitment towards peace, stability & security in Indian Ocean Region
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February 10, 2026
India Showcases Indigenous Defence Might at World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth led a high-level Indian delegation to the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 8-9, 2026.
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February 9, 2026
Defence Minister holds bilateral talks with Minister of National Defence of Hellenic Republic in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Minister of the National Defence of the Hellenic Republic Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias in New Delhi on February 9, 2026.
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February 6, 2026
Minister of State for Defence to Lead the Indian Delegation to Saudi Arabia Participating in the 3rd World Defence Show 2026Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will lead a high-level Indian delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the third World Defence Show (WDS) 2026, on February 8-9 2026.
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February 6, 2026
Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile 'Agni-3' successfully test-firedIntermediate Range Ballistic Missile 'Agni-3' was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha on February 6, 2026.
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February 5, 2026
24th India-US Joint Technical Group Plenary held at DRDO HQs in New Delhi to advance cooperation in Defence Science & TechnologiesDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) hosted the 24th Indo-US Joint Technical Group Plenary Meeting in New Delhi on February 3-4, 2026.
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February 5, 2026
Defence Minister flags-off NIM-JIM&WS joint expedition to Argentina's Mt AconcaguaPhysical endurance, leadership, teamwork & mental resilience define India's finest mountaineers: Rajnath Singh
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February 5, 2026
Defence Secretary visits Forward Areas in Bhuj - witnesses Jointness, Infrastructure Development and Capability Building InitiativesDefence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited forward areas in the Creek Sector in Bhuj, Gujarat on February 4-5, 2026.
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February 4, 2026
Future Warfare Course 3.0 Emphasises Cognitive and Cyber Domains at Manekshaw CentreThe third edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course (FWC 3) being held between 02 Feb and February 25, 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, entered its Cognitive and Cyber Warfare module, a segment critical to understanding emerging domains of conflict and the evolving character of warfare.
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February 4, 2026
India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar Commences in AssamThe 13th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR, scheduled from February 4 to 17, 2026, has commenced in Missamari, Assam.
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February 4, 2026
Embraer positions Thai Aviation Industries for local maintenance and support to the Royal Thai Armed ForcesEmbraer has advanced discussions with Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) for a potential partnership aimed at establishing TAI as a future local authorized service center.
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February 3, 2026
DRDO carries out successful demonstration of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technologyDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out successful demonstration of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at around 1045 hrs on February 3, 2026.
