The 23rd edition of the bilateral naval exercise VARUNA, which showcases the strong maritime partnership between India and France, is scheduled to take place from March 19 to March 22, 2025. Since its inception in 2001, this annual exercise has evolved into a vital platform for boosting naval ...

India’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has just hit a significant milestone by successfully testing the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas AF MK1 prototype, right off the coast of Chandipur in Odisha. This test not ...

The 6th edition of the Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) and the 4th edition of the bilateral exercise ‘BONGOSAGAR’ between the Indian Navy and the Bangladesh Navy began on March 10, 2025, and will run until March 12, 2025. These naval exercises are taking place in the designated maritime areas of the ...

India has signed a $248 million deal with Russia’s Rosoboronexport to acquire advanced 1,000 horsepower (HP) engines for its T-72 battle tank fleet. This upgrade is intended to improve the Indian Army's battlefield mobility and offensive capabilities. Furthermore, the agreement includes technology ...

The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII is scheduled to occur in Kyrgyzstan from March 10 to March 23, 2025. Since it began in 2011, the KHANJAR exercise has developed into an important annual training event focused on strengthening military collaboration ...

Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister of India, made history on March 09, 2025, by being the first to visit the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This visit was a significant milestone in acknowledging the importance of aerospace medicine in ...

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out a high-altitude trial of an indigenous Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) designed for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. This On-Board Oxygen Generating System-based (OBOGS) ILSS removes the necessity for ...

The Indian Army, in partnership with the Indian Coast Guard and Marine Police, conducted a large-scale military exercise known as ‘Jal-Thal-Raksha 2025’ at Bet Dwarka, Gujarat. This exercise focused on strengthening island security, combating illegal encroachment, and improving coordination among ...

Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), a leading shipbuilder in the Indian defense sector, is featuring its indigenously designed Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) and Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) at NAVDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi. These vessels highlight India’s increasing maritime capabilities as part of the “Make in ...

The sixth edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian will take place from February 25 to March 9, 2025, at Mount Fuji, Japan. This annual military exercise between India and Japan is an important move towards bolstering the strategic and defense ties between the two nations. The focus for this upcoming ...