Indian Navy Deputy Chief Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti visited Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), describing it as a trusted long-term partner in India's naval expansion. He emphasised closer collaboration in shipbuilding, lifecycle support and submarine projects while stressing timely delivery, quality and skilled manpower. HSL is also preparing to build submarines with Mazagon Dock.

Expanding its investigation into the daylight murder of a pharmacy cashier in Sector 11 last month, Chandigarh Police has dismantled a cross-border and inter-state network involved in the supply of illegal arms, methamphetamine and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), arresting four more accused, including the alleged main conspirator lodged in Kapurthala Jail.

Indian Army has issued a Request for Proposal to buy 450 Carl Gustaf Mark-IV 84mm lightweight rocket launchers as part of infantry modernisation. The advanced shoulder-fired weapons will replace older systems with improved accuracy, reliability and mobility. Designed for operations from Himalayas to Rajasthan desert, the launchers are expected to strengthen India's frontline combat capabilities.

India and Australia have finalised the administrative arrangements needed to operationalise commercial-scale uranium exports, activating the 2014 civil nuclear agreement. Announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State visit, the move secures nuclear fuel supplies from Australia's vast uranium reserves to support India's growing clean energy and energy security goals.

Germany has deployed its first International Liaison Officer to the Indian Navy's Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) in Gurugram, boosting India-Germany maritime ties. Commander Oliver Vanek became centre's 17th liaison officer, strengthening info sharing, security and coordination. The move follows Indonesia's recent decision to station its liaison officer at the facility.

A video of a convoy of trucks, with gunfire audible in the background and a group of women attempting to stop the vehicles, is viral on social media, falsely claiming that it depicts Chinese troops entering Arunachal Pradesh. BOOM found that the video is from April 25, 2026 when an Assam Rifles convoy forcibly entered Hoomi village in Manipur.

Amritsar Riders Club, a community of motorcycle enthusiasts based out of the holy city, will undertake a special journey to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifices of soldiers of the Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army. The ride, scheduled for July 12, will have a procession of bikers riding to Pul Moran, a heritage site 36 km from Amritsar.

Indian Air Force (IAF) has emerged as the sixth biggest global airpower, according to World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft. US Air Force, US Navy, Russian Air Force, US Army and US Marines rank above IAF. China's PLAAF is placed seventh while Pakistan Air Force ranks 18th. IAF has been ranked ahead of PLAAF for fifth straight time since 2022.

In a major crackdown on crime and narcotics, Punjab Police's Operation Prahaar 3.0 has yielded significant results in Khanna, with 476 persons arrested in 24 hours, till 4 pm on Saturday. According to the latest update, out of the total arrests, 326 were substantive and 111 preventive, while 10 proclaimed offenders (POs) and four gangster associates were also nabbed.

India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General N S Raja Subramani is set to push the process of theaterisation by presenting a detailed plan to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh soon, Hindustan Times reported. The proposed Integrated Theatre Commands will bring Army, Navy, and Air Force under unified operational leadership. Discussions on the reform have been underway for nearly two decades.

The NCC Air Wing camp at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, featured an aerial showcase of drones and radio-controlled aircraft models at the institute's sports ground on Monday. Camp Commandant Wing Commander Kunal Sharma said Junior Division cadets also presented an exhibition of static aeromodelling models during the event.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.