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An Indian Army vehicle carrying troops for an operational deployment skidded off a treacherous stretch of road and plunged into a 200-foot-deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Thursday, killing 10 soldiers and injuring 11 others.  The incident occurred around noon at Khanni Top, situated at an altitude of 9,000 feet along the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate route, when the bulletproof Casspir vehicle veered off the snow-laden path and crashed into the gorge below. Image Source: Ghulam Ahmed Mir Initial reports confirmed four fatalities at the scene. A joint rescue operation by the Army and local police managed to evacuate the injured, 10 of whom were airlifted to the Udhampur Command Hospital for advanced treatment, while one remains under observation at the Bhaderwah sub-district hospital. Six more soldiers succumbed to their injuries later, bringing the death toll to 10. Officials stated that the troops were en route to a high-altitude operational post when the accident...

The Indian Army has reported a year of measured stability and strategic recalibration across the country’s sensitive frontiers in 2025, with progress in disengagement talks along the northern borders with China, improved security across the Northeast, and continuing counter-infiltration operations along the western boundary with Pakistan. According to the Ministry of Defence, the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the northern sector has remained “stable yet sensitive” following the 2024 disengagement agreements in Depsang and Demchok.  File Photo: Spokesperson MoD These breakthroughs contributed to a notable reduction in deployment levels by China’s People's Liberation Army (PLA) in 2025. However, the PLA continues to maintain a combined arms presence of 10 brigade-sized units in both tactical depth and traditional training areas, with no substantial changes observed in their border management posture compared to the previous year. The Indian Army’s deployment ...

India is observing Armed Forces Flag Day 2025 today with military and civilian leadership honouring the nation’s soldiers, veterans, and war widows for their courage, sacrifice and service.  Image Source: Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan led the tributes, calling for national recognition of the “unwavering commitment, exceptional valour, and supreme sacrifices” of the Indian Armed Forces who have “steadfastly safeguarded the Nation’s sovereignty across all frontiers and domains.” On Armed Forces Flag Day, we honour the profound sacrifices of our soldiers, veterans, and their families. Their courage, duty, and devotion safeguard our nation every day. We are forever grateful for their unwavering service and unmatched commitment to India.… pic.twitter.com/5NmfBDH71l — 🇮🇳CRPF🇮🇳 (@crpfindia) December 7, 2025 In a message shared by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, General Chauhan greeted all ranks of the Army, Navy, and A...

In a symbolic assertion of India’s maritime rise and military self-reliance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali this year aboard the Indian Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant , off the western seaboard near Goa and Karwar.  Addressing sailors on the indigenous vessel, Modi described the experience as a deeply personal one, framing the Navy not only as a strategic arm of national defence but also as an embodiment of modern Indian resolve. Prime Minister Narendra Modi aboard INS Vikrant with Indian Navy personnel during Diwali.  Image: PM NaMo “This is my family,” Modi said, referring to the personnel onboard, “and I have come home for Diwali.” His remarks blended patriotic fervour with policy clarity, anchoring India’s naval capability to its larger strategic shift -- from regional balancing to active global maritime engagement. Witnessed an awe-inspiring Air Power Demo on INS Vikrant, showcasing precision and prowess. The take-off and landing of MiG-29 f...

In a move aimed at deepening strategic ties in North Africa, India has opened a dedicated Defence Wing in Rabat and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Morocco to formalize and expand military cooperation. Image Source: Defence Minister Singh The agreement, signed by India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Moroccan counterpart Abdeltif Loudiyi, lays the foundation for a broad-based security partnership covering counter-terrorism, defence industry collaboration, joint training, cyber defence, peacekeeping, and maritime security. Key Strategic Shift The decision to establish a permanent defence presence in Morocco signals a calibrated shift in India’s West Africa and Mediterranean outreach.  It is the first such defence wing India has opened in the Maghreb region, reflecting New Delhi’s intent to forge long-term military and industrial linkages with Rabat. Focus Areas Under the MoU: Joint military exercises and officer training Defence industry collaborati...

An Indian Army contingent has landed in Alaska to take part in the 21st edition of Yudh Abhyas 2025, the annual India–U.S. joint military exercise , being held at Fort Wainwright from September 1 to 14, 2025 . Representational Image Source: IndoPacNews This year’s edition brings together soldiers of the Madras Regiment and the U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment “Bobcats” of the Arctic Wolves Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, in one of the toughest cold-weather environments.  The focus will be on high-altitude warfare, heliborne operations, casualty evacuation, and integrated use of artillery, aviation, and electronic warfare systems. In addition to tactical manoeuvres and live-fire exercises, experts from both armies will hold working groups on unmanned aerial systems (UAS), counter-drone warfare, information warfare, communications, and logistics.  The exercise aims to boost interoperability for United Nations peacekeeping operations and strengthen r...

The Indian Army on Tuesday fired a subtle but powerful historical shot across Washington’s bow, by reminding the public of the U.S.’s support for Pakistan during the 1971 war .  In a post titled “This Day That Year – Build Up of War – 05 Aug 1971 #KnowFacts” , the Army's Eastern Command shared a vintage newspaper clipping that read: “US ARMS WORTH $2 BILLION SHIPPED TO PAKISTAN SINCE '54.” File Photo Source: Indian Army Eastern Command The timing is deliberate. Just a day earlier, India had issued a forceful diplomatic rebuttal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose higher tariffs over India's energy trade with Russia, calling the criticism from both the U.S. and EU “unjustified and unreasonable.” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) defended India's position by stating:  “India has been targeted by the United States and the European Union for importing oil from Russia after the commencement of the Ukraine conflict. In fact, India began importing from Ru...

The sixth 25-ton Bollard Pull (BP) tug, Sabal , was formally launched today at the Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) shipyard in Kolkata. The event was held in the presence of Commodore S. Sreekumar, Warship Production Superintendent (WPS), Kolkata, who attended as the chief guest. Image Source: PIB India The tug is part of a contract awarded on November 12, 2021, to TRSL for the construction of six such vessels. Designed and built indigenously, the tugs conform to the Indian Register of Shipping’s (IRS) naval rules and regulations. Four of the six tugs have already been delivered and are currently in service with the Indian Navy. These tugs assist naval ships and submarines with berthing, un-berthing, and maneuvering in confined waters. In addition to towing capabilities, they are equipped to provide afloat fire-fighting support and conduct limited search and rescue operations. The 25T BP tug project is part of the Government of India’s "Make in India" and "Aatmani...

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan conducted a high-level operational review of the Indian Army’s Northern Command in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir and Western Command in Chandimandir, Haryana , two primary locations that led military operations under Operation Sindoor . During the visit, Gen. Chauhan was briefed by Lt Gen Pratik Sharma and Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar on both kinetic and non-kinetic measures executed to neutralize terror networks and blunt hostile provocations on the northern and western frontiers. He also assessed real-time situational preparedness, logistics upgrades, and post-operation humanitarian rehabilitation, especially for border-area civilians affected by enemy targeting. Image Source: HQ IDS on X The Northern Command presented its operational achievements in dismantling cross-border terror infrastructure and stabilizing border areas in Jammu & Kashmir. The Western Command provided a detailed overview of retaliatory responses alo...

A Pakistani national was shot and killed by Indian border forces on Friday evening after allegedly crossing the international frontier in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district and ignoring warnings to stop. Image Source: Wikipedia/BSF Flag According to a statement released by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday, troops spotted “one suspicious person advancing towards the border fence,” which lies beyond the official frontier. Despite being challenged verbally, the individual reportedly continued to approach the fence, which prompted Indian forces to open fire.  “The intruder was neutralised on the spot,” the BSF said. The shooting comes two weeks after a brief but intense conflict between India and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed nations, that left over 70 people dead. The violence followed a deadly terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir in April, which killed 26 people.  India blamed Pakistan for enabling the terrorists, an allegation Islamabad has denied so far. ...

Four personnel from the Indian Air Force have been conferred the Shaurya Chakra for acts of exceptional courage and presence of mind during life-threatening situations, both in the air and on the ground. The gallantry awards recognise their swift action, professional skill, and composure under extreme pressure, which helped avert potentially catastrophic outcomes. Image Source: IAF on X Wing Commander Vernon Keane was flying a routine sortie in a fighter aircraft when a malfunction in the oil system led to the shutdown of both engines mid-flight. Despite the critical nature of the emergency, he maintained control of the aircraft, steering it away from populated areas to minimise the risk to civilian life. In the process, he managed to relight one of the engines and safely recover the aircraft, thereby preventing loss of life and saving a valuable national asset. Squadron Leader Deepak Kumar was on a night instructional sortie with a trainee pilot when a bird strike resulted in an engi...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) concluded the prestigious 47th Flight Test Course at the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE), Bengaluru, with a ceremonial valedictory function known as the Suranjan Das Dinner . The event marks the culmination of a rigorous 48-week specialised training programme aimed at enhancing India's flight testing capabilities for advanced aerial platforms and systems. Image Source: IAF on X Air Chief Marshal AP Singh , Chief of the Air Staff, presided over the ceremony and presented course completion certificates and trophies to officers for outstanding performance. In his address, he emphasized the strategic importance of test flying as a specialised and high-integrity domain , critical to national defence preparedness and innovation. Highlighting India’s pursuit of self-reliance, the Air Chief cited indigenous defence development programmes such as the Advanced Medi...

In a heartening recognition of continued service beyond uniform, the Indian Army conferred the prestigious ‘Veteran Achievers Award’ on three exemplary former servicemen during the Retiring Officers Seminar held in the capital. Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi presented the honours, celebrating the veterans' exceptional contributions to society. Image Source: Indian Army on X The awardees — Colonel Christopher Rego (Retd) , Lieutenant Colonel Mohinder Singh Rana (Retd) , and Havildar Khirod Kumar Jena (Retd) — were recognised for their post-retirement service in the fields of education, community welfare, and environmental conservation . Colonel Rego , founder of the Sunbird Trust , was lauded for transforming education access and social development in Northeast India. Since 2016, his initiative has supported over 49,000 students and collaborated with government and armed forces in...

In a moving ceremony at the Manekshaw Centre , the Indian Army honoured its brave soldiers and their families at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-1) . The event recognised the courage of gallantry awardees and remembered the ultimate sacrifice made by those who laid down their lives in service to the nation. Image Source: Indian Army on X General Upendra Dwivedi , Chief of the Army Staff, and Mrs. Sunita Dwivedi , President of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), met with the awardees, Veer Naris (war widows), and the families of fallen soldiers . The interaction was marked by warmth, gratitude, and deep respect. During the ceremony, General Dwivedi presented the Badge of Sacrifice and Certificate of Honour to the Next of Kin (NoK) of soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty. He expressed heartfelt solidarity with the families, assuring them of the Army’s continued support. “...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday released a new book authored by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan , titled “Ready, Relevant and Resurgent: A Blueprint for the Transformation of India’s Military” . The publication lays out a strategic roadmap for the ongoing overhaul of India’s armed forces to address the evolving challenges of 21st-century warfare. Image Source: Indian Army on X The book highlights key themes central to India's defence reform, including jointness among services , organizational integration , and the pursuit of self-reliance in defence production. It reflects current efforts to modernize the military under a unified command structure, a goal that has been central to the role of the Chief of Defence Staff since the post was created in 2020. Structured as a collection of analytical articles, the book provides a comprehensive view of the Indian Armed Forces’ transformation into a future-ready force , aligned with the national vision of building a...