All India Thal Sainik Camp 2025 Concludes in Delhi
With the participation of 1,547 cadets representing 17 National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorates from across the country, the 'All India Thal Sainik Camp-2025' concluded at the DGNCC Camp, Delhi Cantt. in September 2025.
The camp involved various competitions, including Weapon firing, Map Reading, judging distance & field signal and Health & Hygiene events that challenged the cadets' physical and mental capabilities.
Chief of the Naval Staff Commissions the Navy's New Communications Base INS Aravali
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi commissioned the Navy's new communications base INS Aravali in Gurugram.
INS Aravali, deriving its name from the unwavering Aravali range, shall support various information and communication centres of the Indian Navy, which are key to India's and the Indian Navy's command, control and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) framework.
Guided by the motto 'Maritime Security through Collaboration', the Naval Base exemplifies a supportive and collaborative ethos, working seamlessly with naval units, MDA centres and allied stakeholders, said the official in a statement.
Sep 13, 2025
Defence Company Avantel Receives Order Worth Rs. 9.88 Crore from Department of Atomic Energy
Avantel Limited, a defence and aerospace technology company headquartered in Visakhapatnam with a corporate office in Hyderabad, further strengthened its order book with a significant new contract from the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
The company received an amended purchase order worth Rs. 9.88 crore (inclusive of taxes) for the supply of goods, with a delivery timeline extending until September 30, 2026.
Army Successfully Conducts Exercise Siyom Prahar, Validates Drone Tactics
The Indian Army successfully conducted Exercise Siyom Prahar in September 2025, a major field training exercise aimed at validating the employment of drone technology in modern tactical operations.
Conducted under realistic battlefield conditions, the exercise represented a significant advancement in operational preparedness by effectively integrating drones across both tactical and operational dimensions.
The central focus of the exercise was the development and validation of new Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) suited for future battlefields.
These included innovative methods for integrating drone inputs with conventional firepower, refining joint targeting processes and ensuring rapid decision-making in fluid combat scenarios.
Sep 12, 2025
INS Tamal, BrahMos-ready Stealth Frigate, Set to Enter Naval Fleet
The Navy's newest and last foreign-built warship, INS Tamal, anchored at Karwar Naval Base after a nearly two-month journey from Russia, marking a major boost to India's maritime defence in the Arabian Sea.
Tamal is a Talwar-class stealth guided missile frigate capable of firing the supersonic BrahMos, widely regarded as the world's most lethal anti-ship missile.
Sep 11, 2025
Indra and Tata Advance Systems Commission First Lanza Naval 3D Air Surveillance Radar System for ...
Indra, a leading global technology and consulting companies and world leader in engineering technology for aerospace, defence and mobility business headquartered in Spain, in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems Limited, one of India's leading aerospace and defence company, successfully delivered and commissioned the first 3D-ASR – Lanza-N, aboard an Indian Navy warship.
Indra's Lanza-N is one of the most advanced long-range, three-dimensional tactical surveillance system capable of detecting friendly and hostile Air and Surface targets within a particular coverage space. The radar is highly effective in detecting various types of drones, supersonic fighters, and anti-radiation missiles as well as all types of naval platforms. This is the first time that a Lanza-N radar would be operational outside Spain.
Thales Appoints Ankur Kanaglekar as Vice President for its India Operations
Defence major Thales announced the appointment of Ankur Kanaglekar as vice president for its India operations. Kanaglekar will focus on scaling up industrial collaboration, reinforce local innovation and deliver advanced solutions across defence, aerospace, and cyber and digital markets.
Before joining Thales, Kanaglekar spent 14 years at Boeing in India, most recently as an Executive Director, in which position he spearheaded global co-development and co-production initiatives for defence platforms, led large sales campaigns, and shaped several strategic growth initiatives.
With over 25 years of experience in the aerospace and defence industry and consulting, Kanaglekar brings a wealth of expertise in driving strategic growth, fostering partnerships, and leading high-stakes initiatives.
Sep 10, 2025
Multilateral Joint Military Exercise ZAPAD 2025
An Indian Armed Forces contingent is participating in the multilateral joint military exercise ZAPAD 2025 that is being held in Russia. The seven-day exercise aims to enhance military cooperation, improve interoperability, and provide a platform for participating armies to exchange tactics, techniques, and procedures in the domains of conventional warfare and counter-terrorism operations.
The Indian Army contingent is being led by a battalion of the KUMAON Regiment, along with troops from other arms and services. The contingent comprises 57 Indian Army personnel, seven from the Indian Air Force, and one from the Indian Navy.
The exercise will focus on joint company level operations in open and plain terrain, wherein troops will undertake missions ranging from joint planning, tactical drills, and special arms skills.
More than 20 countries, including China, are taking part in this multinational exercise.
Cambodia, China, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, North Korea, Pakistan, Serbia, Thailand, the UAE, and Uzbekistan are observers.
It is for the first time since Operation Sindoor, the Indian and Pakistani armies are participating in the same military drill. The exercise concludes on September 16.
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