Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off ‘Samudra Pradakshina’, the world’s first tri-service all-women sailing expedition, where ten officers will sail 26,000 nautical miles over nine months.
After Operation Sindoor exposed gaps in India’s air defence, the Army is moving to strengthen its drone shield with advanced radars along northern and western borders, aiming for faster detection and response.
DRDO’s Defence Technology and Test Centre in Lucknow hosted a conclave with MSMEs and start-ups, focusing on defence R&D, technology transfer, and industry participation to strengthen India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
India revealed a 15-year defence plan that includes building its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, adding homegrown naval fighter jets, expanding drones, and modernising carriers.
Madhya Pradesh has rolled out its Draft SpaceTech Policy 2025 for public consultation for electronics, defence, and space manufacturing while inviting feedback from citizens, startups, academia, and more.
India and Russia are holding talks for more S-400 missile deliveries after Modi met Putin at the SCO summit in Tianjin. India already received three units, with more expected by 2026.
Indian warships INS Tamal and INS Surat reached Jeddah for naval exchanges, meetings, training visits, a football match, and a sea exercise, strengthening India and Saudi defence ties.
Disabled military cadets discharged during training will now get free medical care under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme, the defence ministry announced, waiving fees but limiting the benefit only to cadets.
PM Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba met in Tokyo for the 15th India-Japan Summit, announcing $68bn investment and stronger defence ties.
The Defence Ministry signed an MoU with QCI to improve pensions, healthcare, resettlement and welfare for over 63 lakh veterans and their dependents.
