India, France, and the UAE launched the “Desert Knight” air combat exercise over the Arabian Sea, aiming to enhance defense cooperation and military interoperability amid geopolitical dynamics.
India plans to induct INS Vagsheer into its fleet by January 2025, enhancing its deep-sea defense and maritime dominance, as part of Project 75.
Nepali Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel was awarded the honorary rank of General of the Indian Army by President Droupadi Murmu, recognizing his contributions to strengthening Nepal-India friendship.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned INS Tushil at Russia’s Yantar Shipyard, highlighting India’s maritime strength and a milestone in India-Russia relations. He reaffirmed the Indian Navy’s commitment to peace, security, and international collaboration in the Indian Ocean Region.
The Indian Navy is set to commission the final Kalvari-class submarine and the first Nilgiri-class frigate in January 2025, aiming to significantly enhance its underwater and surface combat capabilities.
The Indian Army has developed the ‘Kharga’ Kamikaze drone, a high-speed, low-weight aerial vehicle for intelligence and surveillance missions, equipped with GPS, navigation, and countermeasures against enemy jamming.
India’s Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission is nearing completion, with recovery trials completed by ISRO and the Indian Navy using a special ship off Visakhapatnam.
The Indian Air Force held a Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi to enhance multi-domain warfare readiness and operational preparedness, focusing on self-reliance and combat excellence.
India’s INS Tushil, a multi-role guided missile frigate, was officially commissioned into the Indian Navy on December 9, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the country’s maritime capabilities and commitment to peace and security in the Indian Ocean Region.
The Suryakiran aerobatic team, led by Group Captain Ajay Dasarathi, will showcase breathtaking maneuvers over Hussainsagar lake, part of the Indian Air Force Outreach Programme.
