Naval combatants to strengthen India's efforts to be global leader in defence: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned Indian Navy warships INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer at the Naval Dockyard, emphasizing their role in strengthening India's defense capabilities. The Navy highlighted the significance of INS Nilgiri, a Project 17A stealth frigate designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, featuring advanced stealth technology, modern aviation facilities, and enhanced survivability. This commissioning marks a historic occasion and showcases India's progress...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three frontline naval combatants, INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer, to the nation, marking a significant step in strengthening India's maritime heritage and defense system. These naval ships, a destroyer, a frigate, and a submarine, showcase India's progress in defense manufacturing and maritime security, with advanced features and indigenous content. Additionally, PM Modi inaugurated the ISKCON project in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, emphasizing the promotion of universal brotherhood, peace, and...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended heartfelt greetings to the brave soldiers, officers, and families of the Indian Army on the 77th Army Day, saluting their courage, valour, and selfless service in safeguarding the nation's borders, disaster management, peacekeeping, and humanitarian efforts. Singh emphasized the Army's pivotal role in national security, nation-building, and adopting modern technology for self-reliance and indigenization. Full Article

India has successfully tested its first indigenous micro-missile system, 'Bhargavastra', designed to combat swarm drones, with two successful firings at Gopalpur Seaward Firing Ranges. The system, developed for the Army, can detect small drones over 6 km away and hit targets over 2.5 km, showcasing a low-cost option for countering large-scale drone attacks. Capable of firing more than 64 micro missiles, it will be mounted on a mobile platform for quick deployment, with larger trials...

In Tirupati, India, Veerashetty Penchalayya, a contract employee at Srivari Parakamani, was caught stealing gold items worth Rs 46 lakh from the storage room after allegedly committing thefts for over a year. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) vigilance wing filed a complaint, leading to Penchalayya's arrest by the Tirumala 1 Town Police. The accused admitted to stealing 655 grams of gold and 157 grams of silver items, including gold biscuits and ornaments, highlighting the importance...

A new long-range drone acquired by the Navy under emergency financial powers crashed off the Porbandar coast during a trial flight after losing communications. The Hermes 900 drone, rebranded as Drishti 10, was being tested prior to induction by the Indian Navy, with Adani Defence manufacturing the drone. The loss of the drone, valued at ₹145 crore, will not be borne by the Navy as it had not yet been accepted for induction, with the...