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Jun 02, 2025

Andaman & Nicobar Command Gets New Commander-in-Chief

Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana assumed charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command (CINCAN). The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), based at Sri Vijaya Puram, is India's first and only joint services operational command, integrating the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard to safeguard national interests in the strategically vital Indian Ocean Region.
Lt Gen Rana was commissioned into the 10th Battalion of The Garhwal Rifles on December 19, 1987 and later had the honour of commanding the same battalion. A graduate of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and a postgraduate of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, he is also an alumnus of the National Defence College, New Delhi; Centre for National Defence Studies, Madrid, Spain; and the National Defense University, USA. His academic record is distinguished by topping multiple professional military courses.
In a career spanning over 37 years, the General Officer has held diverse operational, instructional, and staff appointments across various terrains and theatres.

Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann Takes Over as Senior Air Staff Officer of Western Air Command

Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann assumed the role of Senior Air Staff Officer of the Western Air Command, Indian Air Force, effective June 1.
The Air Marshal is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the IAF in December 1989.
He has flown over 3000 hours primarily on various types of fighter aircraft. He is a pilot Attack Instructor and in his operational career, he has commanded a fighter squadron, been Chief Operations Officer of a forward base and Air Officer Commanding of a premium fighter base.

Jun 01, 2025

India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2025 Begins in Ulaanbaatar

The Indian Army contingent has officially departed to participate in the 17^th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT, set to take place from 31^st May to 13^th June 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
This joint training event reflects the deepening military cooperation between the two friendly nations and aims to enhance tactical and operational synergy between their armed forces.
Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is a bilateral military exercise held annually, alternating between India and Mongolia.
The previous edition of the exercise was successfully conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya in July 2024.
Each edition serves as a platform for both sides to engage in professional exchanges, combat training, and operational synchronisation, especially in terrains relevant to both armies.

May 31, 2025

First Batch of Women Cadets Graduate from NDA in Historic Passing Out Parade

In a major step towards gender inclusivity in the Indian Armed Forces, the National Defence Academy (NDA) conducted its 148^th Passing Out Parade on May 30, 2025, marking a historic milestone as the first batch of women cadets graduated.
Held at the NDA campus in Khadakwasla, Pune, the event highlighted the growing role and representation of women in the nation's military leadership.
The event was reviewed by General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd), the Governor of Mizoram and former Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).
The ceremony saw attendance from proud families, senior military officials, and dignitaries from across the country.

May 30, 2025

Meta and Anduril Join Forces on Battlefield Tech

Meta and defence tech startup Anduril Industries on Thursday announced a partnership to build mixed reality gear for "warfighters" (soldiers) to control autonomous systems on battlefields.
The partners aim to "transform how warfighters see, sense, and integrate battlefield information," Anduril said.
The companies are already working on a high-tech helmet as part of a project called EagleEye, Anduril founder Palmer Luckey told the tech podcast "Core Memory."

May 28, 2025

India Takes Flight with E-Hansa: Indigenous Electric Aircraft Initiative Launched

India has begun the development of its next-generation electric trainer aircraft, E-Hansa, a two-seater aircraft that represents a major milestone in green aviation and indigenous aerospace technology.
Spearheaded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), this aircraft will cost nearly half of its imported counterparts and is aligned with India's efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote self-reliance in aviation.
The announcement was made by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, during a high-level review meeting on May 27, 2025.

DRDO Launches Advanced Quantum Technology Research Centre in Delhi

On May 27, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House, Delhi, aiming to accelerate India's indigenous research in quantum technologies for strategic and defence applications.
Inaugurated by Dr. Samir V Kamat, Chairman of DRDO, the centre is equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure for developing quantum communication, sensing, and timekeeping technologies, placing India at the forefront of quantum innovation.
As global competition intensifies in quantum computing and cryptography, India aims to build sovereign capabilities to remain technologically secure and independent.

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