News: DRDO has invited industry partners to develop and deploy the Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS) for continuous submarine surveillance. About Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS) Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS): It is a fixed network of undersea sensors that provides round-the-clock monitoring of underwater submarine activity. Developed by: It is being… Continue reading Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS)
Category: Defence
INS Trikand
News: Indian Naval Ship INS Trikand will participate in the 58th National Day celebrations of Mauritius. About INS Trikand INS Trikand is a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy. It is the last of the three “Follow-On Talwar Class” frigates. Built by: It was built in the Russian Federation. Commission year: It was commissioned into… Continue reading INS Trikand
‘VIJAY’ Vision For a Technology-Driven Future Force
News: General Dhiraj Seth takes over as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff and unveils the ‘VIJAY’ vision aimed at building a technologically advanced and future-ready force. About ‘VIJAY’ Vision For a Technology-Driven Future Force ‘VIJAY’ is an acronym that defines the key priorities that will guide the Army’s future transformation. The acronym represents… Continue reading ‘VIJAY’ Vision For a Technology-Driven Future Force
Project BRAHMANK
News: Project BRAHMANK of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 16th Raising Day on 29 June 2026 at Ranaghat, Arunachal Pradesh. About Project BRAHMANK Project BRAHMANK is a specialized engineering and infrastructure development unit that builds and maintains strategic infrastructure in frontier areas. Operates under: It operates under the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Establishment: The project… Continue reading Project BRAHMANK
Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026)
News: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh released the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026) on June 29, 2026, as a major administrative reform. About Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026) Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026) is a major administrative reform that decentralizes financial decision-making to accelerate strategic defence R&D projects. Launched by: It was… Continue reading Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026)
ICGS Akshay
News: India inducted ICGS Akshay, a new-generation indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel, into the Indian Coast Guard at Goa Shipyard Limited in Goa. About ICGS Akshay Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshay is a 52-m-long indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel built to strengthen India’s maritime security capabilities. Naming: The vessel is named Akshay, which means “Indestructible.” Built by: The… Continue reading ICGS Akshay
Airborne Early Warning & Control System ‘Netra’
News: DRDO handed over the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) certificate of the indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control system to the Indian Air Force. About Airborne Early Warning & Control System ‘Netra’ Netra is an indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system that functions as a flying radar station for detecting, tracking and identifying… Continue reading Airborne Early Warning & Control System ‘Netra’
Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray
News: The Indian Navy will commission the indigenously built Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray platforms in Kolkata on Sunday. About Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray These are three indigenously built Indian Navy platforms designed to strengthen combat, survey and anti-submarine capabilities. Manufacturing & Design: The three vessels were designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau . Constructed… Continue reading Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray
AN-32 Aircraft
News: An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft crashed near Jorhat, Assam, resulting in the death of five personnel. About AN-32 Aircraft About: The Antonov AN-32 is a rugged, twin-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It serves as the “workhorse” of the Indian Air Force. It was built in the Soviet Union specifically for Indian… Continue reading AN-32 Aircraft
Gallantry Awards
News: President Droupadi Murmu conferred Gallantry Awards to the personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces, and State and Union Territory Police during the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan this evening. About Gallantry Awards Aspects Details History The first three gallantry awards – Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, and Vir Chakra were… Continue reading Gallantry Awards
