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DEFENCE - January 2019

Jan 2019

Sep 29, 2025

Indian Army Celebrates 199th Gunners Day

Indian Army celebrated 199^th Gunners Day. The date 28^th September has a special significance in the annals of the history of the Regiment of Artillery as 5 (Bombay) Mountain Battery was raised on this day in 1827.
As it has been in uninterrupted service since raising, its Raising Day is celebrated as Gunners Day every year.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and All Ranks of Indian Army conveyed greetings and best wishes to All Ranks, Veterans and Families of the Regiment of Artillery on the Gunners' Day.
On the occasion, a wreath-laying ceremony was solemnised at the National War Memorial in New Delhi, where Director General Artillery and Senior Colonel Commandant Lieutenant General Adosh Kumar along with serving personnels and veterans paid homage to the Bravehearts on behalf of All Ranks of the Regiment of Artillery.

Sep 28, 2025

Indian Air Force and IIT Ropar Signs MoU for Indigenous Technology Development

Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar in Punjab, in September 2025, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaborative developmental projects aimed at supporting the sustenance and operational requirements of India's air power. This partnership seeks to accelerate the IAF's indigenisation efforts in line with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Under the MOU, IAF has identified key focus areas related to technology development and indigenous solutions for the sustenance of weapon systems.
IIT Ropar will extend consultancy support, backed by advanced research, feasibility studies and development of technology demonstrators.

Sep 27, 2025

MoD Signs Rs. 62,370 Crore Contract with HAL for Procurement of 97 LCA Mk1A Aircraft for IAF

Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin seaters, along with associated equipment, for Indian Air Force, at a cost of over Rs. 62,370 crore (excluding taxes), in September 2025. The delivery of these aircraft would commence during 2027-28 and be completed over a period of six years.

Sep 26, 2025

ACC Approves Extension of General Anil Chauhan's Tenure as Chief of Defence Staff Till May 2026

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of service of General Anil Chauhan as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), who shall also function as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, up to 30^th May 2026, or until further orders.
General Chauhan was appointed as the CDS on 28^th September 2022. He has been awarded with Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for his exemplary services to the Indian Army.

Sep 25, 2025

Indian Navy to Commission 'Androth': Second Anti-Submarine Warfare

In a significant stride towards maritime self-reliance, the Indian Navy is set to commission INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
This event not only marks the formal induction of the second vessel in the 16-ship ASW-SWC series but also reflects India's growing capabilities in indigenous warship design and construction.

India Successfully Launches Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from Rail-Based Mobile Launcher

India successfully launched, in September 2025, of the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a rail-based Mobile launcher system.
This next-generation missile is designed to cover a range of up to 2000 kilometres and is equipped with various advanced features.
The first-of-its-kind launch carried out from a specially designed rail-based Mobile Launcher, which can move on the Rail network without any preconditions that allowing the user to have cross-country mobility and launch within a short reaction time with reduced visibility.

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