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)
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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
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026
News: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026 on the state of armaments, disarmament and international security. About Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026 Released by: It is an annual assessment released by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). It provides an overview… Continue reading Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026
Project UDAYAK
News: Border Roads Organisation celebrated the 37th Raising Day of Project UDAYAK on June 01, 2026, at Doomdooma in Assam. About Project UDAYAK Project UDAYAK is a specialized territorial wing of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for developing and maintaining strategic road infrastructure in Northeast India. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Defence Launched in: The project was… Continue reading Project UDAYAK
Operation Chakravyuh
News: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) carried out Operation Chakravyuh in Kerala and seized substantial quantities of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. About Operation Chakravyuh Conducted by: Operation Chakravyuh refers to an anti-narcotics operations carried out by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Seizures Made: 24 kilograms of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances have been seized… Continue reading Operation Chakravyuh
Agni-1 Ballistic Missile
News: Short-range ballistic missile Agni-1 was successfully test-launched from Chandipur, Odisha, on May 22, 2026, under Strategic Forces Command. About Agni-1 Ballistic Missile Agni-1 is an indigenously developed, nuclear-capable surface-to-surface Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM). The Agni missile series includes Agni-I, Agni-II, Agni-III, Agni-IV, Agni-V, with Agni-V being the most advanced missile in the series. Origin:… Continue reading Agni-1 Ballistic Missile
