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DEFENCE - March 2020

Mar 2020

May 07, 2025

Operation Sindoor: India Strikes Back in Pakistan and PoK

In a significant military development, the Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday launched 'Operation Sindoor', a series of precision strikes on terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation comes in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, triggering widespread outrage and demands for decisive action.
According to a formal release by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the strikes targeted a total of nine locations believed to house active terrorist infrastructure involved in planning and executing attacks against India.

India-Maldives Strengthen Defence Ties through HADR Exercise

In a move showcasing India's deepening regional defence ties and commitment to humanitarian collaboration, INS Sharda reached the Maldives' Maafilaafushi Atoll on May 4, 2025, and is participating in a joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise. This bilateral exercise with the Maldives' National Defence Force (MNDF) runs until May 10 and underscores India's strategic vision for maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
The activities included in the exercise are: joint drills and rescue simulations, medical aid provision and team mobilisation, and community engagement and capacity building.

May 06, 2025

DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Combat Firing (with reduced explosive) of Indigenous Multi-Influence G...

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy successfully undertook combat firing (with reduced explosive) of the indigenously designed and developed Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM). The system is an advanced underwater naval mine developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories - High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh.

May 05, 2025

DRDO Successfully Conducts Maiden Trial of Stratospheric Airship Platform

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden flight-trial of its Stratospheric Airship Platform at the Sheopur trial site in Madhya Pradesh.
The airship, developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra, ascended to an altitude of approximately 17 km, carrying an instrumental payload. The flight, which lasted for about 62 minutes, marks a significant step in the development of high-altitude, lighter-than-air platforms.

BSF to Get 16 New Battalions, 2 Field HQs for Pakistan, Bangladesh Borders

The Border Security Force is all set to get the government's final nod to raise 16 more battalions, comprising around 17,000 troopers, and set up two forward headquarters for its western and eastern commands guarding the Pakistan and Bangladesh frontiers, respectively. The plan has already received an in-principle approval.

May 01, 2025

IAF Gets New Vice Chief, Tri-services New CISC, Army New Northern Army Commander

Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma took over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the strategically crucial Northern Command, following the retirement of Lieutenant General M. V. Suchindra Kumar.
Headquartered at Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, the Northern Command is tasked with operational responsibilities along both Pakistan and China borders, as well as counter-terrorism operations.
In the Indian Air Force, Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari was appointed as Vice Chief, succeeding Air Marshal S. P. Dharkar, who superannuated.
The third top-level change was in the tri-services structure. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, was appointed the new Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC). He replaced Lt Gen J. P. Mathew, who retired.

Apr 30, 2025

Top Military Spenders of 2024-25: India's Position in the Global Military Expenditure Race

In 2024-25, the global military expenditure saw a remarkable rise, with nations allocating significant portions of their GDP to defence. Among the largest spenders, India secured its place as the fifth-highest military spender globally, reinforcing its growing strategic defence capabilities.
As the world's largest military spender, the U.S. accounted for 37% of global military expenditure in 2024, with a spending of $997 billion. This reflects its ongoing military dominance and strategic investments in defence technologies.
The second-largest spender, China, allocated $314 billion, making up 12% of global defense expenditure. China's rising military budget is indicative of its expanding geopolitical ambitions, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
Despite economic challenges, Russia's military spending reached $149 billion, contributing 5.5% to global military expenditure. The country's defence budget has grown in response to ongoing conflicts, most notably the war in Ukraine.

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