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Rossell Techsys aims to double role in defence aircraft, eyes 15% share

The Bengaluru-based firm aims to double its role in defence aircraft output, targeting a 15% platform share in 3-5 years as it expands capabilities and workforce to meet rising global aerospace demand

Govt bolsters self-reliance in warfighting with indigenous weapon purchases

Latest acquisition drive appears to focus on Indian Navy's modernisation

Defence Acquisition Council approves defence purchases worth ₹1.05 trn

DAC clears defence buys to boost mobility, air defence, naval safety and promote indigenously designed, developed and manufactured military systems

Stealth frigate INS Tamal commissioned into Indian Navy in Russia

Indian Navy's Russian-manufactured guided missile frigate INS Tamal that features an array of guns, surveillance systems and BrahMos supersonic missile was commissioned into the force in Russia's coastal city of Kaliningrad. The 125m long, 3900-tonne warship, packs a lethal punch as it features an impressive blend of Indian and Russian cutting-edge technologies and best practices in warship construction. INS Tamal is the eighth Krivak class frigate to be inducted from Russia over the past two decades. The warship has been built at Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad, and is the last such platform that has been inducted from a foreign source, officials said. INS Tamal is the second ship of the Tushil Class, which are the upgraded versions of their predecessors, Talwar and Teg classes. The combat capability of the ship is augmented by a host of network centric warfare capabilities and advanced electronic warfare suite, the officials said. India as part of the broader contract for Tushil

Rajnath Singh empowers CDS to issue joint orders for all 3 services

In a major step towards modernisation and transformation of the Armed Forces, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has authorised the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) & Secretary, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) to issue Joint Instructions and Joint Orders for all three Services, Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.This marks a shift from the earlier system, in which Instructions/Orders pertaining to two or more Services were issued by each Service separately, an official statement issued by the Ministry read.The first Joint Order on 'Approval, Promulgation and Numbering of Joint Instructions and Joint Orders' released on June 24, 2025, emphasises the need to streamline procedures, eliminate redundancies and enhance Cross-Service cooperation.Defence Ministry said that his initiative lays the foundation for improved transparency, coordination and administrative efficiency in the three Services. "It also marks the beginning of a new era of jointness and integration, reinforcing the Armed .

Stealth frigate INS Tamal to join Indian Navy's western fleet on July 1

Indian Navy's Russian-manufactured guided missile frigate INS Tamal that carries an array of missiles and surveillance systems will be commissioned into the force at Russia's coastal city of Kaliningrad on July 1. The ship has 26 per cent indigenous components, including the BrahMos long-range cruise missile for targeting both at sea and land, officials said. The 125m long, 3900-tonne warship, packs a lethal punch as it features an impressive blend of Indian and Russian cutting-edge technologies and best practices in warship construction, according to the Indian Navy. Upon commissioning, Tamal will join the 'Sword Arm' of the Indian Navy, the Western Fleet. It will not only be a symbol of Indian Navy's growing capabilities, but also exemplifying collaborative strength of the India-Russia partnership, Indian Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said. INS Tamal would be the eighth Krivak class frigates to be inducted from Russia over the past two decades. The warship has been

Gujarat to build Sindoor Memorial Park near Indo-Pak border: Report

The Gujarat government plans to build a Sindoor Van memorial park in Kutch to honour Operation Sindoor and the collective efforts of the armed forces and civilians

Defence Ministry urges media to respect privacy of armed forces personnel

The Defence Ministry has issued an advisory asking media to avoid personal coverage of military officers and families, stressing respect for privacy during operations like Sindoor

Haryana to hold statewide civil defence drill 'Operation Shield' on May 31

The Haryana government will conduct a major statewide Civil Defence Exercise, "Operation Shield", on May 31, across all 22 districts to enhance the state's emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Scheduled to begin at 5 pm, this comprehensive drill is being organised under the guidance of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, to simulate critical incidents such as air raids, drone attacks, and other wartime scenarios in the light of current national security concerns, an official statement said here on Friday. The mock exercises are scheduled for May 31 between 5 pm to 9 pm and should not be the cause of alarm for the citizens, officials said. Earlier, this drill was scheduled for May 29 but was postponed as per the instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs, it said. Giving further details, Additional Chief Secretary, Haryana's Home Department, Sumita Misra on Friday stated that the exercise aims to test existing emergency mechanisms, improve coordination between the civ

Tech integration in Op Sindoor a global case study: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The finance minister said on Thursday that tech-led coordination during Operation Sindoor marks a turning point in India's defence strategy

Akashteer system's success in Operation Sindoor boosts global interest

India's top defence scientist is confident that the success of the indigenously-developed 'Akashteer' air defence system during Operation Sindoor will draw interest from other countries. 'Akashteer', the fully automated air defence control and reporting system, emerged as the invisible force of new war capabilities during Operation Sindoor, launched against nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. "Definitely, our air defence system has performed exceedingly well, and I am sure there will be interest from other countries," Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Samir V Kamat told PTI on Thursday evening. The DRDO chairman spoke about India's march for 'Atmanirbhar' (self-reliance) in the defence sector, saying that while substantial advancements have been made, more work is necessary to become completely self-reliant. "I think we have achieved a very significant level, but we still have some work to do. And I am sure in the coming years, we w

Airspace over Andaman closed for 3 hours for high altitude weapon test

The airspace over Andaman and Nicobar Islands was closed for three hours from 7 am on Friday for high altitude weapon test by the tri-services command, an official said. A senior Andaman and Nicobar Command official said, "Like today, the airspace over and around Andaman and Nicobar Islands will be closed tomorrow for three hours (7 am to 10 am). We have already issued Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on May 16 and instructed that no civilian aircraft will be allowed to fly over Andaman on May 23 and May 24." "Airspace over and around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with maximum corridor length of around 500 km will be restricted between 01:30 and 04:30 Universal Time Coordinated UTC (7 am and 10 am IST) on May 23 and 24," the excerpts of the NOTAM said. In the context of airspace closure, the official said, "We have successfully done a high-altitude weapon test today and tomorrow a similar test will be done. This is a routine practice here in Andaman and Nicobar Islands as we have done ...

Indian forces acted like surgeons during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the forces for surgical precision during Operation Sindoor, saying they struck at the root of terrorism while sparing civilian lives

World hailing Indian Army, PM Modi's resolve in Operation Sindoor: Shah

This was the first time since independence that Indian armed forces struck 100 km inside Pakistan, delivering a befitting response to terrorists, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday, as he praised Operation Sindoor'. Addressing a gathering in Kolavada village in Gandhinagar district, Shah said the entire world is praising the capability of the Indian Army and the firm resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said Indian armed forces eliminated nearly 100 terrorists, devastated the headquarters of terror outfits, and also destroyed 15 military installations, which eventually reduced the ability of Pakistan's air force to hit back. Shah, who is on a two-day Gujarat visit from Saturday, said PM Modi coined the term Operation Sindoor' in honour of the country's women. Before Modi became the PM, terrorist attacks had been taking place at regular intervals for several years, but that is no longer the case now. Terrorists used to come from Pakistan, kill our soldiers and ..

Maharashtra govt plans to bolster civil defence force amid staff shortage

With the spotlight on civil defence, a course will be introduced in the engineering college syllabus from the upcoming academic year, a senior Maharashtra government official said

PM Modi meets tri-services chiefs, NSA, CDS amid India-Pak border tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with the top defence establishment on Friday to take stock of the security situation. With conflict between India and Pakistan heating up, Modi met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and the three service chiefs and the Chief of Defence Staff to strategise over the future course of action. The conflict with Pakistan has intensified with the armed forces responding proportionately and adequately to Pakistani attempts to target Indian installations on the intervening night of May 8 and 9. Pakistan violated Indian airspace to target the military installations, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said at a briefing. She said Pakistan sent 300-400 drones in 36 locations from Leh to Sir Creek to target Indian military installations. The drones were shot down by the Indian military. Earlier in the day, Modi held interactions with veterans, including former chiefs of the three services, taking their ...

Rajasthan on alert after India strikes Pak, state leaders hail Op Sindoor

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and former chief minister Ashok Gehlot were among several leaders who welcomed 'Operation Sindoor' carried out by the Indian Armed Forces in Pakistan on Wednesday. Sharma, who returned from Gujarat on Tuesday morning, is monitoring the situation in the state following the operation, a state government spokesperson said. The chief minister is in constant touch with Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant and Director General of Police U R Sahu, and the state government and administration are on high alert, the spokesperson added. Special instructions have been issued to the administration in the border districts of Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Barmer, which share a border with Pakistan. All schools in these four districts have been shut as a precautionary measure. The chief secretary appealed to the public to remain calm and not fall for rumours. Welcoming the strikes targeting nine terrorist camps across the border, Sharma in a post on X in ..

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes charge as AOC-in-C of SW Air Command

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, a highly experienced fighter pilot with more than 3,400 flying hours to his credit, on Thursday took charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the South Western Air Command (SWAC). He succeeds Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, who is set to take charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff on May 2. South Western Air Command is headquartered in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. On arrival, he was presented with a ceremonial guard of honour at the headquarters in Gandhinagar. The air marshal graduated from the National Defence Academy in December 1985 and commissioned in the IAF on December 6, 1986, according to a statement shared by the IAF. He is a highly experienced fighter pilot, a qualified flying instructor and a fighter combat leader who has flown a variety of combat and trainer aircraft, it said. The air marshal has flown all variants of MiG-21 and the MiG-29 with more than 3,400 flying hours to his credit. He is also an alumnus of the Defence .

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, an accomplished fighter pilot with over 3,300 hours of flying experience on over 20 types of aircraft, on Thursday assumed charge as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC), considered to be a key position at the headquarters of Integrated Defence Staff. He succeeds Lt Gen JP Mathew who superannuated on Wednesday. Before assuming charge, Air Marshal Dixit laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, and paid homage to the fallen soldiers. In a distinguished career spanning close to four decades, the Air Marshal has held a variety of Command, Staff and Instructional appointments, and has been conferred with the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal and Vayu Sena Medal for his services. Prior to taking over as CISC, Air Marshal Dixit was serving as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command. He focused on enhancing operational readiness and fostering coordination with other services in Uttar Bharat and central region. The Air Marsha

India set to join Australia's biggest military exercise for first time

Dubbed as the 'Olympics of military exercises', Talisman Sabre is the most important military exercise that the Australian Defence Force engages in every second year