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Assam Police Chief Gyanendra Pratap Singh has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the CRPF.
The indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai participated in the 4th edition of biennial exercise La Perouse, conducted by the French Navy. The exercise involved nine countries – Australia, Canada, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, U.K., U.S., & India.
The Motorcycle Rider Display Team "Daredevils" of Indian Army, created a World Record for the highest Human Pyramid on moving motorcycles.
India, Russia and Indonesia $450 million deal to supply BrahMos cruise missiles to the Indonesian armed forces.
L&T launched the second multi-purpose vessel, INS Utkarsh, for the Indian Navy at Kattupalli shipyard, Chennai, just three months after INS Samarth.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sanctioned the creation of two new battalions for the CISF. This will bring the total number of CISF battalions from 13 to 15.
The Defence Ministry has signed a significant contract worth Rs 2,960 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) to the Indian Navy.
Indian Army successfully conducted a vertical evaluation test of the indigenously developed third-generation anti-tank fire-and-forget guided missile, 'Nag Mk II'.
DRDO developed HIMKAVACH multi layer clothing system designed for temperature range of +20°C to -60°C has successfully cleared all user trials in actual operation.
The 15th edition of Asia’s largest aerospace exhibition, Aero India 2025, will take place from 10 to 14 February at the Air Force Station in Yelahanka in Karnataka's Bengaluru. Theme: “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities.”
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The Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) handed over the sixth and last submarine, INS Vaghsheer, of the Scorpene class to the Indian Navy. This delivery concludes Project P-75.
The first India-Malaysia Security Dialogue was co-chaired by Ajit Doval and his Malaysian counterpart.
BHARATPOL portal, developed by CBI, launched. It will allow central and state agencies to easily connect with the InterPol and speed up their investigations.
The armed forces have temporarily grounded their entire fleet of Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters (ALHs) for safety inspections following the tragic crash of a Coast Guard chopper in Porbandar.
The Indian Army has implemented a merit-based promotion system for Lieutenant Generals, introducing a Quantified Assessment Model similar to that of the Navy and Air Force.
Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra becomes the head of the IAF's Western Air Command, responsible for defending India's western borders, succeeding Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha. He is a recipient of Service medals.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has declared 2025 as the “Year of Defense Reforms.”
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) celebrates its foundation day on 1st January every year. DRDO was established on 1 January 1958.
India signed Rs 2,867 crore contracts with Mazagon Dock & Naval Group, France to upgrade Kalvari-class submarines with advanced Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) & Electronic HeavyWeight Torpedo (EHWT) systems.
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The 18th edition of Exercise Surya Kiran, between India and Nepal, is scheduled to be held at Saljhandi, Nepal from 31 December 2024 to 13 January 2025.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and AIIMS Delhi have signed a MoU to boost medical training, particularly in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), for Coast Guard personnel.
Government has formed a high-level committee under Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to assess the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) capability development.
The bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 24 (Sri Lanka-India Exercise 2024) was held from Dec 17 to 20, 2024, in Visakhapatnam. INS Sumitra (Eastern Fleet) & a Special Forces team participated from India. The first SLINEX exercise was held in 2005.
The 42nd Battalion of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), which is deployed on the India-Nepal border, was adjudged as the 'Best Battalion’ for the third consecutive year.
The Vietnam Coast Guard ship CSB 8005 and the Indian Coast Guard conducted a joint exercise near Kochi. The exercise, Sahayog Hop Tac, focused on maritime security.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) delivered two advanced warships to the Indian Navy on Friday: the first stealth frigate of the Project 17A class, INS Nilgiri, and the fourth stealth destroyer of the Project 15B class, INS Surat.
President Murmu conferred the coveted President's Colours (the highest honour bestowed on a military institution) on the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad, Telangana. CDM was established in 1970.
The Indian Navy’s 2nd of four advanced Survey Vessel (Large) ships, INS Nirdeshak, which has over 80% indigenous content, commissioned. The 1st ship of this class, INS Sandhayak, was launched in 2021.
The bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 2024 between India and Sri Lanka is set to take place from 17 to 20 December 2024 in Visakhapatnam. This marks the 11th edition of the SLINEX series, which began in 2005.
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Indian Army, inaugurated the 'Iconic 1971 Surrender Painting’ at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. The painting was earlier installed in the Army Headquarters, New Delhi.
The Russian team won the team event of the 13th edition of the Admiral Cup sailing regatta. The Admiral Cup is an offshore Laser Radial boat race organised by the Indian Navy.
India plans to acquire a $4 billion wall-like radar system to counter Chinese threats from 6,000 km away.
India, France, and UAE are participating in the "Desert Knight" exercise over the Arabian Sea. The IAF contributed with aircrafts, including Sukhoi-30MKIs, Jaguars, and 11-78 mid-air refuellers.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the signing of a ₹13,500 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence for the procurement of 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets.
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the honorary rank of 'General of Indian Army' on Nepal's Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel.
The Defence Minister Rajnath co-chaired the 21st meeting of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) with the Russian Defence Minister in Moscow.
INS Tushil (F 70), the latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia.
The Indian Army successfully conducted Exercise Sookshm Drishti Agni Prahar at the Pokhran Field Firing Range.
The Indian Army and the Cambodian Army have officially commenced their first-ever Joint Table Top Exercise, CINBAX in Pune. The exercise involves 20 personnel each from an infantry brigade of the Indian Army & the Cambodian Army.
Adani Defence & Aerospace has delivered a 2nd Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy. The drone, based on Israel's Hermes 900 design, was added to the Navy's operations in Porbandar, Gujarat.
The Defence Acquisition Council approved 5 capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs. 21,772 Crores. This includes procurement of Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts, Fast Interceptor Craft, Electronic Warfare Suite, Next Generation Radar Warning Receiver & Advanced Light Helicopters.
USA has approved the sale of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and related ones to India at an estimated cost of USD1.17 billion.
Indian Navy Day is observed on December 4th in honor of the valiant Operation Trident during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. Interesting Facts About Indian Navy Day
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol withdrew his emergency martial law order, hours after declaring it. This was the first time martial law had been declared in South Korea in more than four decades.
The Indian Army has received 480 Nagastra-1 loitering munitions. These were developed by Solar Industries, a company in Nagpur, under emergency procurement rules.
The INS Vikrant, India's indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC), has achieved full operational status after completing its final operational clearance this year. INS Vikrant is the largest ship ever constructed in India's maritime history.
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1207.5 crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Short Refit and Dry Docking (SRDD) of the Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.
The joint military exercise between India and Malaysia, Harimau Shakti 2024, is scheduled to take place from Dec 2 to Dec 15 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Motto: 'Two nations, one mission: Ensuring global peace’
An Indian Air Force contingent featuring SU-30MKIs participated in the second Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) at the Egyptian Air Force Weapon School, alongside Jordanian and Greek air forces.
The Indian Army launched an online learning platform 'Eklavya’ for the student officer.
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