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DEFENCE - August 2021

Aug 2021

Oct 02, 2025

Indian Army's Golden Arrow Division Commemorates Diamond Jubilee of 1965 Victory at Asal Uttar

In Punjab, the Golden Arrow Division of Indian Army commemorated the Diamond Jubilee of India's victory over Pakistan during the India-Pakistan War of 1965 at Asal Uttar, in Tarn Taran. Tributes were paid to the gallant soldiers whose indomitable courage and supreme sacrifice during the Battle of Asal Uttar and Battle of Barki turned the tide of the 1965 War in favour of the Nation.
Asal Uttar is the historic battlefield, remembered as the 'Graveyard of Patton Tanks,' as Indian Army destroyed over 95 Patton tanks and others here during the 1965 war.

Lt Gen Virendra Vats Takes Charge as Director General of NCC

Lieutenant General Virendra Vats assumed charge as the Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in 2025. Ministry of Defence said that Lieutenant General Vats was commissioned into 19 KUMAON Regiment of the Indian Army in December 1988 and served as the Commandant at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington. He succeed Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh.

9th Meeting of India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism

The 9^th meeting of India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism held in Tashkent in 2025. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Vinod J. Bahade, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism), Ministry of External Affairs and Mr. Gulomjon Pirimkulov, Head of Department for Cooperation with South Asia, Middle East and Africa of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan.
The two sides discussed threats posed by terrorist groups globally and in their respective regions. Both sides exchanged views on current and emerging challenges to counter-terrorism including countering extremism and radicalization, combating financing of terrorism, preventing use of technology for terrorist purposes, nexus between transnational organized crime and terrorism and global movement of terrorists. Both sides condemned the dastardly terrorist attack on innocent civilians on 22 April 2025 in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Oct 01, 2025

Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff Marks 25th Raising Day

Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff celebrated its 25th Raising Day in 2025. The Ministry of Defence said that Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff has supported the creation of new joint military structures and contributed to initiatives aimed at establishing integrated theatre-level mechanisms. It added that the service has advanced the country's preparedness in emerging domains such as cyber, artificial intelligence, and space.

Praveer Ranjan Takes Charge as CISF DG

In a major leadership reshuffle among India's Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), two senior IPS officers of the 1993 batch taken charge of key paramilitary organisations. Praveer Ranjan appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), while Praveen Kumar has been appointed as the Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).

Sep 30, 2025

BSF Launches AI Powered Command Centre for Border Security

A new command and control system aided by artificial intelligence (AI) and geographic information system (GIS) facilities launched at the BSF headquarters here in September 2025, to "improve" the capability of the force in safeguarding the country's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The centre is named Decision Support System (DSS) and it will "enhance" the decision-making capability of commanders at all levels.
Harnessing the technological solutions, BSF will be able to meet emerging threats of border security. The centre was inaugurated by BSF Director General (DG) Daljit Singh Chawdhary.

Raksha Mantri Attends the 278th Annual Day of Defence Accounts Department

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh attended the 278^th Annual Day celebration of the Defence Accounts Department in October 2025 in New Delhi. As a part of the Ministry of Defence's Year of Reforms initiatives, Raksha Mantri launched a series of new publications aimed at strengthening institutional capacity of the Controller General of Defence Accounts and enhancing service delivery. These launches underscore the Department's ongoing commitment to modernisation, enhanced transparency, and greater support to the Defence Services.
On the occasion, Rajnath Singh also presented the Raksha Mantri Awards for Excellence 2025 to CGDA officials in recognition of their outstanding contributions to key departmental projects and reforms. The ceremony is highlighting the Department's emphasis on innovation, professional excellence and efficiency in defence financial management.

India Embassy in Israel Marks 107th Anniversary of Battle of Haifa

The Embassy of India in Israel commemorated the 107^th anniversary of the Battle of Haifa, honouring the courage and valour of Indian soldiers of the erstwhile Jodhpur, Mysore and Hyderabad Lancers who liberated Haifa in 1918.
The ceremony was attended by Ambassador J.P. Singh, Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav and other dignitaries. Addressing the gathering, Haifa Mayor, Yona Yahav, said that in every school, we are changing the texts and saying that it wasn't the British but the Indians who liberated us.
Moreover, in a social media post, the India Embassy in Israel said that sacrifice of Indian soldiers for this land is a legacy that continues to strengthen the unbreakable bond of friendship between India and Israel.

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.

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