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The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved military hardware purchases worth Rs 79,000 crore for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, including Nag Missile System, landing platform docks, high-mobility vehicles, and advanced torpedoes

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said every inch of Pakistan is now within BrahMos missile range, hailing the Lucknow facility’s first batch delivery. The project boosts India’s defence self-reliance, economy, and global credibility, producing 100 missiles annually.

Three Army personnel sustained minor injuries after unidentified terrorists fired at a military camp in Assam’s Tinsukia district. The attack occurred from a moving vehicle. Security forces retaliated and launched a joint search operation with police to trace the attackers

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as the finest example of India’s defence self-reliance, highlighting that most equipment used was indigenous. He said defence production rose to ₹1.5 lakh crore and aimed to reach Rs 3 lakh crore by 2029

The Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday, killing two terrorists in an ongoing encounter. Security forces remain on high alert ahead of winter’s closure of mountain passes.

From National Defence Academy ‘innovations’ to battlefield fitness — lessons that stayed for life

Months after Operation Sindoor showcased India’s drone-defence capabilities, the Army has begun procuring the indigenously developed ‘SAKSHAM’ Counter-UAS Grid System, designed by BEL to detect, track, and neutralise hostile drones in real time across the Tactical Battlefield Space

Security forces continued anti-terror operations in Rajouri’s Dhar Sakhri village on Wednesday after a brief gunfight with terrorists. No casualties were reported. A separate search was launched in Udhampur’s Basantgarh following reports of suspected terrorist movement.

Security forces in J&K engaged terrorists in Kishtwar while recovering arms and grenades in Poonch. The intensified operations are part of a broader crackdown on terrorists, OGWs, and drug-smuggling networks used to fund militancy in the region.

The 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 concluded in Alaska, with 450 soldiers from India and the US conducting field drills, command exercises, and live-fire training to enhance joint operations.

The Kulgam encounter in Jammu and Kashmir entered its second day on Tuesday, leaving two soldiers and two terrorists dead. An Army major was injured as security forces carried out a joint operation in Guddar forest based on intelligence inputs

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu paid homage at the Helmet Post war memorial in Anjaw, honouring soldiers of the 1962 India-China war. He recalled the Battle of Walong’s legacy of courage, resilience, and sacrifice, highlighting Arunachal’s role as India’s frontline defence

Kolkata Police stopped an army truck for reckless driving near Writers’ Buildings on Tuesday, a day after the army dismantled a TMC protest stage. Police filed a case, while the army denied wrongdoing, saying no traffic rules were violated

The Indian Army has arrived in Alaska for Yudh Abhyas 2025, a joint Indo-US exercise featuring heliborne operations, mountain warfare, and tactical drills to enhance interoperability, UN peacekeeping readiness, and multi-domain cooperation.

The Army successfully conducted ‘Yudh Kaushal’ 3.0 in Arunachal’s Kameng region, showcasing drone warfare, precision strikes, and the debut of ASHNI platoons. A parallel ‘Achook Prahar’ drill with ITBP validated joint high-altitude operations, underlining India’s combat readiness and indigenous defence integration

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Indian forces acted against terrorists in Operation Sindoor based on their deeds, not religion. Lauding Modi’s education reforms, he highlighted India’s progress, cultural heritage, and the need for spiritual growth in children’s education

The Indian Army rescued four civilians stranded by sudden flash floods in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, triggered by a cloudburst. Using drones and night-time operations, the Army evacuated the injured and ensured all were moved to safety.

Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar of the 23rd Maratha Light Infantry was laid to rest with full military honours in Surya Thanda, Khammam district, after being martyred along the Line of Control in Kashmir's Baramulla district.

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi likened Operation Sindoor to a chess game in the grey zone of warfare, saying it struck Pakistan’s heartland for the first time. He warned of future multi-front conflicts requiring technology-driven preparedness and narrative management

The Indian Army has intensified rescue efforts in Uttarkashi’s Dharali after a deadly cloudburst. At least four people are dead, with several missing. CM Dhami has returned to Dehradun, and red alerts remain in place for heavy rainfall and flooding.