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Deputy Chief of Army Staff Rajiv Ghai appointed in June 2025 while continuing as DGMO, highlighting India’s military strategic reforms and leadership modernization. Operational Experience and Dual Responsibility Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, a distinguished officer from the Kumaon Regiment, has been officially appointed as the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) on June 9, 2025,…
Indian Coast Guard jetty Vizhinjam inaugurated on June 7, 2025, to enhance coastal security near international shipping lanes, aligning with Maritime Vision 2030 and Sagarmala Programme. Introduction: A Maritime Milestone for Coastal Security On June 7, 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) formally inaugurated a high-tech jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour, Kerala, under the leadership of…
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann has been appointed as the Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) of the Western Air Command (WAC) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) as of June 1, 2025. This significant appointment places him in a pivotal role within one of the IAF’s most operationally critical commands, responsible for safeguarding India’s western…
India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant 2025’ Commences in Ulaanbaatar Introduction: Strengthening Strategic Ties Through Military Collaboration The 17th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise, ‘Nomadic Elephant 2025’, has commenced in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, running from May 31 to June 13, 2025. This annual bilateral exercise underscores the deepening defense cooperation between the two nations,…
Miniratna Status Granted to MIL, AVNL, and IOL: A New Milestone in India’s Defence Sector Introduction The Government of India has recently granted the prestigious Miniratna Category-I status to three Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) — Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), and India Optel Limited (IOL). This move marks a significant…
DRDO Chief Dr. Samir V. Kamat’s Tenure Extended Again by One Year The tenure of Dr. Samir V. Kamat, the Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has been extended by another year until May 31, 2026. This extension, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, marks the second consecutive one-year extension…
DRDO Inaugurates Quantum Technology Research Centre in Delhi to Strengthen India’s Defence Capabilities Introduction: A Leap Towards Quantum Sovereignty On May 27, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House, Delhi. This state-of-the-art facility aims to bolster India’s indigenous quantum capabilities, focusing on strategic and…
India Takes Flight with E-Hansa: Indigenous Electric Aircraft Initiative Launched India has embarked on a significant step towards sustainable aviation with the launch of the E-Hansa, an indigenous electric trainer aircraft. Developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) in Bengaluru, the E-Hansa aims to revolutionize pilot training by…
INS Tarini Completes World Voyage: A Triumph of Nari Shakti and Seamanship Introduction In a historic achievement, two Indian Navy officers, Lieutenant Commanders Roopa A and Dilna K, have successfully completed a circumnavigation of the globe aboard the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini. This expedition, known as Navika Sagar Parikrama II, covered over 25,000…
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) recently conducted the ‘Sagar Kavach’ coastal security exercise along West Bengal’s 158 km coastline. This two-day operation aimed to enhance the coastal security framework by involving multiple agencies in simulated threat scenarios. The exercise focused on refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and strengthening inter-agency coordination to counter potential threats along…
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