India and Greece have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, with a focus on enhanced military-to-military engagement, technical-level exchanges and defence industrial collaboration.Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh met General Dimitrios Choupis, Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, to discuss a wide range of issues concerning bilateral defence ties and strategic cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Recognising the significant strategic convergence between the two countries, both sides underscored the importance of maintaining regular interactions between their respective armed forces to enhance engagement, strengthen mutual understanding and expand cooperation. The discussions also highlighted the need to…
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Air Commodore Kamal Chadha, Deputy Director General of the NCC Directorate (Karnataka & Goa), felicitated the victorious contingent of NCC cadets at Jakkur Aerodrome, Bengaluru, in recognition of their outstanding achievement at the All India Vayu Sainik Camp (AIVSC), held at Air Force Station Tambaram, Chennai, from 3 September to 13 October 2026. In a remarkable display of excellence, the Karnataka and Goa NCC Directorate secured the prestigious Best Air Contingent title for the fourth consecutive year, marking a historic milestone. The achievement reflects the cadets’ exceptional discipline, technical proficiency, dedication and unwavering commitment to excellence. Addressing the victorious contingent…
The 14th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) was held at Incheon, Republic of Korea, on 14 October 2026, with a focus on strengthening bilateral maritime co-operation and enhancing strategic engagement between the two maritime security agencies. The Indian Coast Guard delegation, on an official visit to the Republic of Korea from 13 to 16 October 2026, was led by Inspector General T. Sashi Kumar. The Korean delegation was headed by Senior Superintendent General Im Myeong Gil. During the meeting, both delegations reviewed existing operational mechanisms and discussed strategies to further…
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth approximately ₹4,106 crore for the acquisition of the GSAT-7C communication satellite for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Varunastra Heavyweight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy, marking a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities. The contract for the GSAT-7C communication satellite, valued at ₹2,563 crore, was signed with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), Bengaluru. Designed, developed and manufactured indigenously, the satellite will enhance secure, resilient and seamless communication capabilities for Indian Air Force assets, thereby strengthening operational effectiveness. The second contract, worth ₹1,543 crore, was awarded to Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Hyderabad, for…
The Defence Accounts Department organised a nationwide Shramdaan initiative as part of the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2026’ campaign. Field offices across the country participated in the two-week-long Swachhata Pakhwada, planting over 25,000 trees under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative. The campaign concluded with a cleanliness drive at MCD Primary School, Bagdola, Dwarka, New Delhi. The drive was led by Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) Smt. Alka Nangia Arora, in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Officers and staff of the CGDA Headquarters, along with MCD officials, actively participated in the cleanliness drive and sapling plantation…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasised the need for closer collaboration among the Armed Forces, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), academic institutions, defence public sector undertakings and private industry, including start-ups, to accelerate the development, adoption and continuous upgradation of indigenous defence technologies. Speaking at the launch of IIT Kanpur’s ‘Greater Than Us’ fundraising campaign in New Delhi, the Raksha Mantri highlighted how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, unmanned platforms, advanced sensors, cybersecurity and space-based capabilities are transforming the nature of warfare. He stressed that strengthening India’s indigenous technological capabilities is essential for national security and…
Twenty-nine nursing cadets from Batch IX of the College of Nursing, Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantonment, were formally commissioned as Lieutenants into the Military Nursing Service (MNS) on October 14, 2026. The commissioning ceremony was held at Army Hospital (R&R), where the parade was reviewed by the hospital’s Commandant, Lieutenant General Avinash Das. Addressing the gathering, Lt Gen Das congratulated the newly commissioned officers and felicitated meritorious cadets for their outstanding academic achievements and performance. He urged the Nursing Officers to provide exemplary service to serving military personnel and their families while upholding the rich traditions, values, ethos…
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) will spearhead a thematic session on ‘Semiconductors and Next-Gen Chips’ during Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2026) scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from October 27 to 29, 2026. The conclave is being jointly organised by 12 ministries/departments under the guidance of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. It is a significant national initiative aimed at advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 and strengthening Aatmanirbharta through science, technology and innovation. The DRDO session will bring together eminent leaders from the industry, academia, indigenous chip-development ecosystem…
The Indian Army launched ‘Bharat Rice’ for the defence forces, at a ceremony graced by Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Shri Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi on October 12, 2026. The event also featured the signing of an MoU between the Indian Army and Food Corporation of India (FCI) for utilisation of its infrastructure during operational contingencies. This superior quality rice will be delivered directly to Army Supply Depots, including those in far-flung areas of Ladakh and the North East, instead of being collected by Army depots from local FCI facilities.…
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, on October 12, 2026, felicitated the sportspersons from the defence forces who bagged 27 medals – 06 Gold, 11 Silver and 10 Bronze – at the recently concluded Asian Games in Japan. Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Shri Pralhad Joshi also graced the event organised to celebrate the Services’ best-ever performance at the prestigious international sporting event. A total of 92 athletes from the three Services competed in 19 disciplines, and made a significant contribution to India’s fourth-place finish. The overall Indian contingent won 85 medals – 21 Gold, 27 Silver and…