Payal Chhabra becomes 1st Woman Army Surgeon

Current Context: Major Dr Payal Chhabra is a remarkable woman who has achieved a historic feat by becoming the first woman surgeon to join the elite Para Special Forces of the Indian Army. She is a specialist surgeon pos…

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Indian Army secures patent for AI-driven Accident Prevention System

Current Context: The Indian Army has secured a patent for an AI-driven accident prevention system that alerts drivers from falling asleep. This system was developed indigenously by the Army’s research and development wi…

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Indian Army conducted Exercise Agneyastra 1 in Eastern Ladakh

Current Context: The Indian Army has conducted a massive military exercise called Agneyastra 1 in eastern Ladakh on June 19, 2023. The exercise showcased the prowess of the Indian Army with participation from all arms a…

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Indian Army Contingent Participates in Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise

Current Context: Indian Army Contingent participating in the multinational peacekeeping Joint Exercise Ex Khaan Quest 2023 in Mongolia, the exercise is co-sponsored by Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and United States Army…

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Colonel Geeta Rana is the First Woman to Command an Army Battalion in Ladakh

Current Context: Colonel Geeta Rana Negi is the first woman officer to command an independent field battalion deployed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. She is from the Corps of Electronics and M…

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Pinaka Mk-I (Enhanced) Rocket System & Pinaka Area Denial Munition Rocket Systems

Current Context: DRDO and Indian Army recently successfully flight-tested EPRS and ADM rocket systems. The rocket system was flight tested at Pokhran Firing Ranges. The Pinaka rocket system has been developed by Armament …

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258th Raising Day of Army Medical Corps

Current Context: Indian Army celebrated the 258th Raising Day of Army Medical Corps on 3 April 2022. The motto of the Army Medical Corps - is “Sarve Santu Niramaya” which means “Let all be free from disease and disabilit…

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Acquisition of Raven and Spike Firefly by Indian Army

Current Context: Indian Army is set to increase its weapon and ammunition inventory by acquiring unmanned aerial vehicle ‘Raven’ from the United States and a variant of Rafael ‘Spike Firefly’ from Israel.

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President's Colour to INS Shivaji

Current context: President Ram Nath Kovind, the Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces, presented the President's Colour to Indian Navy's INS Shivaji at Lonavala on 13th February 2020.

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Process to Procure Missiles by the Indian Army is Underway

The Indian Army is in the process of procuring Spike-LR Anti-Tank Missiles from Israel and Igla-S Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORAD) from Russia.

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Indian Army Signs MoU with NHPC to Build Underground Tunnels

Indian Army has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Limited to build four underground tunnels.

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Indian Navy Launches Guided Missile Destroyer Imphal

The Indian Navy launched a guided missile destroyer 'Imphal' at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders under 'Project 15B'.

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OFB receives clearance for producing 114 Long Range Artillery Gun 'Dhanush'

The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has received clearance from the Indian Army and the Ministry of Defence for production of 114 'Dhanush' long-range artillery guns.

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Indian Army conducts annual 'Exercise Topchi' at Deolali Camp near Nashik

Indian Army proudly showcased its artillery firepower by using Ultra Light Howitzers and indigenous Swathi Weapon Locating Radar at the annual "Exercise Topchi".

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DAC approves procurement of 1,000 engines for fitment in T-72 tanks

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved procurement of 1,000 engines of 1,000 BHP (brake horse power) for fitment in T-72 tanks of Indian Army.

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ATGM HELINA successfully test fired at Pokhran range

Death from above for enemy tanks!  Indigenously developed Helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) 'HELINA' was successfully flight tested from an Indian Army Helicopter at the Pokhran range.

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Operation Madad and Operation Sahyog launched

Indian Navy and Indian Army to the rescue!  Indian Navy has launched Operation Madad , a major rescue and relief operation in flood-hit Kerala.  Indian Army also has launched Operation Sahyog to rescue people in flood-hit K…

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V-46-6 and V92S2: Made in India tank engines handed over to Indian Army

Make in India theme makes the Army proud!  Two types of indigenously built high-power multi-fuel engines V-46-6 and V92S2 were handed over to the Indian Army for the first time under the Make in India campaign.

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Ashok Leyland to supply 10×10 heavy vehicles to Indian Army

Indian Army has awarded Rs. 100-crore contract for 81 high mobility 10×10 vehicles to India’s leading vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland.

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