Asia’s largest Air Show returns to Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru: India’s premier aerospace and defence exhibition, Aero India, will return for its 16th edition at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, from February 8 to 12, 2027, bringing together leading global defence companies, armed forces, policymakers, technology firms and industry stakeholders. Organised by the Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence, the five-day event is expected to serve as a major platform for showcasing India’s expanding capabilities in aerospace, defence manufacturing, emerging technologies and indigenous innovation. Aero India has evolved into a key international forum for defence business,…
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The Army Recruiting Office (ARO) Mangaluru will conduct a recruitment rally from September 10 to 22, 2026, at Dr BR Ambedkar Stadium, Vijaypura, for eligible candidates from Karnataka and Kerala. The recruitment rally will cover Religious Teacher (RT) JCO, Soldier Technical (Nursing Assistant), Sepoy Pharma and Havildar Education categories for candidates from all districts of Kerala and Karnataka. It will also include Agniveer General Duty (GD), Agniveer Technical, Agniveer Tradesman (10th pass) and Agniveer Tradesman (8th pass) candidates under the jurisdiction of ARO Mangaluru. Eligible candidates have been advised to download their admit cards and carefully follow all instructions and…
Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Barcelona, Spain, on September 1 as part of her ongoing transoceanic expedition Lokayan 26, aimed at strengthening professional maritime training and fostering international naval engagement. During her stay in Barcelona, INS Sudarshini will undertake a series of professional and cultural engagements with the Spanish Navy and other maritime stakeholders. Sea trainees embarked onboard the vessel are also scheduled to participate in professional interactions and seamanship exchanges with their Spanish counterparts. As part of the port visit, INS Sudarshini will be open to visitors on September 4, offering an opportunity for the…
Rajnath Singh has called upon Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to increase investments in research and development, technology upgradation and workforce skills, urging them to transition from domestic suppliers to globally competitive technology developers, system suppliers and exporters. Addressing an MSME event in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday, Singh said the transformation of global supply chains and the search for reliable manufacturing partners have created a major opportunity for Indian industry. He urged MSMEs to invest a portion of their turnover in R&D and technology modernisation and forge partnerships with universities, IITs, research institutions, DRDO laboratories, startups…
Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reviewed the annual performance of all 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), calling for greater focus on timely delivery, self-reliance, defence exports, technological advancement and globally competitive quality. The review meeting, held in New Delhi in the presence of MOS Sanjay Seth, assessed the performance, key achievements and future roadmap of the DPSUs. Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar and the Chairmen and Managing Directors of the 16 DPSUs briefed the Defence Minister on developments across indigenous production, advanced defence technologies, exports, supply-chain strengthening and execution of major projects. Lauding the contribution of the DPSUs to India’s…
Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday called for greater innovation, self-reliance, jointness and civil-military fusion to prepare India for the evolving nature of warfare and emerging security challenges. Seth was addressing the Second Annual Trident Lecture, organised by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. He delivered a Special Address on the theme ‘Leveraging the Potential of Next Generation for Nation Building’. Highlighting the rapidly changing global security environment, the Minister underscored the need for stronger jointness, integration and civil-military coordination, backed by a robust and self-reliant defence ecosystem.…
The Indian Army has stepped up efforts to accelerate the adoption of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) across its establishments, with 41 Army Stations identified for conversion during Financial Year 2026–27. The PNG Transition Webinar-2026, organised at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment, brought together senior stakeholders from the Indian Army, government agencies, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), Defence Estates Organisation, Military Engineer Services (MES) and City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities. The initiative is aligned with the Government of India’s broader vision of promoting a gas-based economy and enhancing the adoption of cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions across…
Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Shakti Sharma of the Indian Air Force has scripted history by becoming the first woman officer from the non-medical stream in the Indian Defence Forces to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal, or equivalent two-star rank. AVM Shakti Sharma assumed charge as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) at Air Headquarters on 1 September 2026, marking a significant milestone in the growing participation and leadership of women officers in the Armed Forces. Commissioned into the Education Branch of the Indian Air Force on 18 June 1994, AVM Sharma has held a wide range of…
Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja assumed the appointment of the 47th Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) today. In his new capacity, he will spearhead the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and oversee the delivery of comprehensive and responsive medical support to the Defence Forces. His assumption of appointment comes at a pivotal juncture for the AFMS, with continued focus on operational medical preparedness, jointness, modernisation of military healthcare, digital health, medical research and innovation, human-resource development, and delivery of quality healthcare to serving personnel, veterans and their dependants. An alumnus of Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, Air Marshal…
Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will inaugurate the second Annual Trident Lecture of the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on September 1, 2026. During the event, the Union Minister of State for Defence will deliver a special address on ‘Leveraging the Potential of Next Generation for Nation Building’. The lecture is being organised as part of CENJOWS’ anniversary celebrations on the theme ‘National Resurgence through the Lens of Defence Forces’. The programme will feature a keynote address by Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and…