Navy Commissions Stealth Frigate 'Tamal' in Russia
Indian Navy's Russian-manufactured guided missile frigate INS Tamal that carries an array of missiles and surveillance systems was commissioned into the force at Russia's coastal city of Kaliningrad.
The ship has 26 per cent indigenous components, including the BrahMos long-range cruise missile for targeting both at sea and land.
Tamal will join the 'Sword Arm' of the Indian Navy, the Western Fleet.
Air Marshal S. Sivakumar VSM Assumes the Appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge Administration
Air Marshal S. Sivakumar VSM assumed the appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA) at Air HQ, New Delhi on July 1, 2025.
The Air Marshal was commissioned in Administration branch of the Indian Air Force in June 1990. He holds an MBA in HRM from Pondicherry University and an M Phil degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from Osmania University.
In a career spanning over 35 years, the Air Marshal has held a number of important Command and Staff appointments.
First-ever Quad-at-Sea Mission Launched
The coast guards of India, Japan, the US and Australia launched the first-ever "Quad-at-sea" mission to boost operational coordination and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific.
The decision to launch the mission was taken at the four-nation's grouping annual summit in Wilmington in September last year (2024) that was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Quad leaders.
Jun 30, 2025
Parag Jain Appointed as New RAW Chief
Senior IPS Officer Parag Jain was appointed as the new Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India's premier external intelligence agency. Jain, who is credited with a critical role in Operation Sindoor—India's swift and covert response to the Pahalgam terror attack—assumed office following the retirement of Ravi Sinha.
Parag Jain is a 1989-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Punjab cadre. Over a distinguished career spanning more than three decades, he has earned a reputation for tactical intelligence, strategic thinking, and operational leadership.
Jain has served for over 20 years within RAW, gaining deep institutional knowledge of India's external intelligence architecture.
Jun 29, 2025
India and South Africa Exchange Agreements in Domain of Submarine Cooperation
India and South Africa exchanged two agreements in the domain of submarine cooperation during a key meeting in Johannesburg as both sides sought to further strengthen bilateral defence ties, according to the defence ministry.
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh led an Indian delegation to South Africa for the 9th Joint Defence Committee meeting held in Johannesburg.
The delegation from South Africa was headed by Acting Secretary for Defence, South Africa, Thobekile Gamede.
Jun 28, 2025
Reliance Gets Rs. 600 Crore Defence Order from German Maker
Reliance Defence secured Rs. 600 crore worth of export order from Germany's leading defence manufacturer Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH.
This order is one of the largest contracts in the high-tech ammunition domain.
The strategic partnership with Rheinmetall brings cutting-edge capabilities to India and represents a defining milestone for the country's private defence manufacturing sector.
Jun 27, 2025
Fast Patrol Vessel 'Adamya' Inducted into Indian Coast Guard
Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) 'Adamya', the first in a series of eight being constructed for the Indian Coast Guard, and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, was inducted into the maritime force.
Designed and built entirely by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), the vessel exemplifies India's growing shipbuilding capability and represents a major stride towards the nation's vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.
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