Urgent reforms needed for ECHS to support veterans' healthcare.
A former Indian Navy officer has called for urgent reforms to the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), citing serious issues
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Southern Command honors 1971 War veterans and Veer Naris on Vijay Diwas in Pune.
On December 16, 2025, the Southern Command of the Indian Army commemorated Vijay Diwas with a wreath-laying ceremony at the
Read MoreDefence Minister honors 1971 War heroes at National War Memorial.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accompanied by the Tri-Service Chiefs and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, commemorated the 54th
Read MoreGovernment reports 438 CAPF suicides, 7 fratricides; 23,000 resign since 2014.
The Indian government reported a troubling trend among Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), revealing 438 suicides and seven fratricides over
Read MorePresident Murmu inaugurates Param Vir Dirgha, honoring valorous Param Vir Chakra awardees.
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 16, 2025, coinciding
Read MoreSikkim launches battlefield tourism at Cho La and Dok La passes near India-China border.
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated the opening of strategic Cho La and Dok La passes along the India-China
Read MoreRajnath Singh inaugurates Defence Estates Day celebrations
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the Defence Estates Day celebrations on December 16, 2025, at Raksha Sampada Bhawan in
Read MoreOn Vijay Diwas, PM Modi honors soldiers' bravery and historic victory.
On December 16, 2025, marking the 54th Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in honoring the brave
Read MoreEastern Command Celebrates 54th Vijay Diwas with Grand Military Tattoo in Kolkata
The Eastern Command commemorated the 54th Vijay Diwas in Kolkata with a grand Military Tattoo at the Mangal Pandey Training
Read MoreIndia unveils Dhruv64, its first indigenously designed 64-bit microprocessor for semiconductor self-reliance.
India has launched the Dhruv64, its first indigenously designed 1.0GHz 64-bit microprocessor, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to
Read MoreIndian Navy to commission second MH-60R squadron on December 17.
The Indian Navy will significantly boost its aviation and underwater operations this week with the commissioning of its second MH-60R
Read MoreIndian Army to receive final three AH-64E Apaches, enhancing combat readiness.
The Indian Army is set to receive the final three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States, a significant
Read MoreSagar Defence to establish world's first autonomous shipyard in Andhra Pradesh.
The Andhra Pradesh government approved Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd’s proposal on December 14, 2025, to establish India’s first dedicated
Read MoreIndia's defense industry poised for significant multi-year growth and expansion.
India’s defense industry is poised for significant growth, underpinned by government-approved projects worth Rs. 7 trillion (approximately $83 billion). This
Read MoreSanlayan Group transfers high-voltage power supply technology to Indian Armed Forces, enhancing electronic warfare.
Versabyte Data Systems, a Sanlayan Group company, has transferred its indigenously developed high-voltage power supply for active self-protection jammers to
Read MoreHAL anticipates over 180 Tejas Mk1A orders amid MiG-21, Jaguar retirements.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) anticipates that the Indian Air Force (IAF) will order more than the initially planned 180 units
Read MoreHAL reduces HTT-40 deliveries to 3 units by FY26 due to engine supply issues.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has revised its delivery targets for the HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft, forecasting only three units for
Read MoreRussia introduces "Force" drone, resilient to electronic warfare threats.
Russia has unveiled a new reconnaissance drone named “Force,” designed specifically to counteract vulnerabilities to electronic warfare (EW). This advanced
Read MorePakistan Navy successfully tests FM-90(N) missile, enhancing maritime security readiness.
The Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a Live Weapon Firing operation, demonstrating the FM-90(N) ER Surface-to-Air Missile in the North
Read MoreEutelsat and Airtel enhance OneWeb connectivity for Indian Army's Sri Lanka relief efforts.
Eutelsat, in collaboration with Bharti Airtel, has expanded OneWeb’s low-Earth orbit satellite connectivity to support the Indian Army’s relief operations
Read MoreDRDO Chief urges increased investment in India's defense R&D for future warfare readiness.
DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat emphasized the urgent need for increased investment in defense Research and Development (R&D) during a
Read MoreVayuvya Defence launches Garuda Mk1 MALE UAV for enhanced ISR capabilities.
Vayuvya Defence, a Bangalore-based firm founded by former DRDO engineers, unveiled the Garuda Mk1 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV
Read MoreAMCA Mk2 induction delayed to 2040 due to engine validation issues.
India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2 program faces delays, with induction now projected for 2040 due to extended timelines
Read MoreSuper Sukhoi Upgrade May Outperform Global Fighters Like F-15EX
The Indian Air Force’s “Super Sukhoi” upgrade program for the Su-30MKI fleet, cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council, targets 84
Read MoreGeneral Chauhan stresses jointness, self-reliance, and innovation in transforming Indian armed forces.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasized the transformation of the Indian armed forces, driven by the principles of
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