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India and Myanmar are conducting joint Exercise Rahat Mitra in Chennai from November 5 to 7, 2026, to strengthen humanitarian assistance and disaster relief cooperation. The exercise showcases flood rescue, dewatering, bridge construction and coordinated military response capabilities

The Centre has introduced a second two-year service option for 75 per cent of Agniveers after their initial four-year tenure. They may subsequently be considered for regular induction based on performance, willingness, selection criteria and armed forces requirements

India and Indonesia have commenced the 48-hour validation exercise of joint military drill GARUDA SHAKTI 2026 in East Java. The Special Forces are testing combat skills, jungle warfare tactics, endurance, drone operations and coordination to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation

The Indian Army’s official fact-check account flagged an alleged disinformation campaign by Pakistan-based social media accounts using manipulated visuals and AI-edited content. The posts falsely linked Indian soldiers’ humiliation in Arunachal Pradesh with a misleading image of the Army Chief

Indian AI firm Sarvam signed an MoU with Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff to develop AI applications for the Army, Navy and Air Force. The partnership focuses on operational support, training, decision-making, sovereign AI infrastructure and strengthening self-reliance in defence technology

A delegation of 10 Young Officers from the Vietnam People’s Army visited India under the Young Officers Exchange Programme from October 17 to 23, strengthening professional exchanges and mutual understanding. The visit reaffirmed growing defence cooperation and bilateral ties between both nations

Drogo Aerospace has secured DGCA type certification for its JK 250e hybrid UAV, taking its certified platforms to six. Designed for the Indian armed forces’ surveillance needs, the aircraft offers two to three hours of endurance and supports operator training

A 34-member Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force delegation visited India to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and military ties. The delegation interacted with the Indian Army and DRDO, visited defence research institutions, and explored India's military capabilities and emerging technologies

Lt Gen Akhilesh Kumar has assumed charge as General Officer Commanding of 1 Corps at Mathura, succeeding Lt Gen V Hariharan. An experienced officer with over 34 years of service, he has served in varied operational environments, including Jammu and Kashmir

A top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander was killed in an encounter with joint security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district. The operation was launched in the Korag-Yousmarg area following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists, the Army said

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited Rajasthan’s Mahajan Field Firing Range during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, where Indian and US troops conducted coordinated drills and combined-arms training. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, joint planning, operational coordination and battlefield capabilities

The Indian Army has rejected social media reports alleging increased terrorist activity and an unusual military build-up along the Line of Control, including claims that residents near major garrisons in north Kashmir were asked to vacate their houses

A retired Army havildar was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly stealing rifles, pistols and ammunition from the Madras Regiment’s Bolarum unit. Police said Upputholla Mallesh, dismissed from service in June, broke into the armoury and concealed the weapons near his home before being tracked down.

Military veterans criticised Congress spokesperson Reetam Singh for suggesting retired Army officers should stay away from politics and public debates. Veterans, including Maj Gen Harsha Kakar and Lt Gen P R Shankar, defended their constitutional rights to participate in democratic discourse after retirement

A Pakistani national affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba was killed by the Army in an encounter in Budgam, officials said. Yasir was allegedly involved in three major terror incidents in 2024, while security forces continued operations to track down another terrorist

Indian Army Aviation pilots conducted a daring casualty evacuation at 18,600 feet near the Nun Kun massif in challenging weather and terrain. With limited fuel and a lightened helicopter, the crew executed a precise one-skid landing, rescuing a stranded person

Security forces recovered two hand grenades from a man during a joint checking operation in Baramulla and foiled a suspected Pakistani drone intrusion in Rajouri. Three drones crossed the LoC but were forced to retreat after counter-drone systems were activated

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a Rs 472-crore T-series tank overhaul facility in Jabalpur, stressing that tanks remain vital in modern warfare. The facility will overhaul 80 T-72 and T-90 tanks annually and strengthen domestic defence manufacturing

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said tanks remain vital to ground warfare despite the growing role of drones and missiles. Calling them an “iron wall” on India’s borders, he said the new Jabalpur facility would overhaul 80 T-72 and T-90 tanks annually

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a Rs 472-crore facility at Vehicle Factory Jabalpur to overhaul T-72 and T-90 tanks. The facility will overhaul 80 tanks annually and help bridge the Army's existing overhaul capacity shortfall