Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel that won't freeze at temperatures as low as minus 42°C. "It will ensure enhanced mobility, safety and operational readiness of combat and logistics vehicles in high-altitude terrain, " the Indian Army said. XWG Diesel is fully compatible with the Army's existing vehicle fleet.

Astra Microwave Products has secured a ₹2,205.23 crore contract from HAL to supply 122 Airborne Active Antenna Units (AAAU) and 121 Interface Frames for the indigenous Uttam AESA Radar. The order marks a major milestone for India's defence electronics industry and supports the large-scale production of advanced radar systems for future combat aircraft.

Mission Sudarshan Chakra, announced by PM Narendra Modi during his Independence Day 2025 address, aims to create an indigenous, multi-layered air and missile defence shield by 2035. It'll protect military installations, critical infrastructure and key civilian establishments. In a step towards this goal, DRDO on Thursday successfully test-fired Kusha missile, India’s long-range air defence system.

An Army junior commissioned officer (JCO) gave a fresh lease of life to six critically ill persons across the country through organ donation after his death. The noble act also marked a new milestone for the Command Hospital, Chandimandir, which carried out its first lung retrieval procedure.

The Kargil War was more than a battlefield victory, it exposed Pakistan's military miscalculations on three fronts. India decisively reclaimed its territory, Pakistan suffered diplomatic isolation after global powers backed India, and internal civil-military tensions culminated in General Musharraf's coup. Kargil became a strategic, political, and psychological defeat for Pakistan.

DRDO has signed contracts with AIESL and Adani Defence to advance India's indigenous AEW&C Mk-II programme. AIESL will convert six Airbus A321 aircraft into airborne surveillance platforms, while Adani Defence will develop mission systems. The next-generation AEW&C Mk-II will significantly enhance the Indian Air Force's surveillance, command, and air defence capabilities.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor reflects the success of 12 years of defence indigenisation under the Modi government. He highlighted indigenous systems such as BrahMos, Akash and Akashteer, along with record defence production, rising exports, and reforms aimed at strengthening India's defence manufacturing ecosystem and strategic self-reliance.

An Indian Army jawan won hearts online after helping a woman whose electric vehicle ran out of charge on the road. The soldier pushed the EV and stayed with her until she reached a charging station safely. The heartwarming gesture drew praise from social media users, who lauded his kindness and duty.

The Indian Navy will commission INS Malvan, the second of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft made in the country, on July 22. The Navy on Saturday unveiled the crest of INS Malvan, featuring a Bagh Nakha, a traditional claw-shaped weapon. The ceremony will be presided over by the Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.

The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB) has completed 100 trap cases against allegedly corrupt government officials in the shortest time in the past six years, averaging nearly one raid every two days. Between January 1 and July 14 (195 days), the Bureau registered 101 trap cases involving five gazetted officers, 83 non-gazetted officials and 18 private individuals.