Operation Alert Launched along Rajasthan Border ahead of Independence Day
The Border Security Force (BSF) initiated a high-intensity security drive, 'Operation Alert', along the Rajasthan border in the run-up to Independence Day 2025. This special operation aims to strengthen border security, rehearse Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and counter potential threats.
Operation Alert commenced on August 11 and concludes on August 17.
Aug 11, 2025
Punjab Launches Anit-Drone System
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal launched an anti-drone system, aiming to check the smuggling of weapons and drugs through drones from Pakistan.
The anti-drone system is called 'Baaz Akh'. This system has been deployed as the second line of defence in the border districts in coordination with the Border Security Force.
With this Punjab became the first state in the country to have its own anti-drone system deployed at the border areas.
Navies of India, Pakistan Carry Out Drills in Arabian Sea
Even as the Operation Sindoor is still going on, the navies of India and Pakistan are carrying out separate drills in the Arabian Sea at the same time for few days.
As per defence sources, the navies of both India and Pakistan issued Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) for carrying out drills in the Arabian Sea in their respective territorial areas.
Indian Navy warships are carrying out drills in the Arabian Sea on August 11-12. Pakistan Navy also issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for carrying out its own naval exercises in its waters.
A NOTAM is issued when air traffic movement is restricted for a certain period of time.
Aug 07, 2025
Inaugural India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue Held in New Delhi
The inaugural edition of India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue was held in New Delhi to discuss security perspectives and further bolster bilateral cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), Ministry of Defence, India Amitabh Prasad and Head of International Branch, Ministry of Defence, New Zealand Kathleen Pearce.
Both nations expressed satisfaction at the ongoing defence cooperation and identified means to enhance the existing areas of collaboration, especially in the fields of training, capability building, defence industry, maritime security and multinational cooperation.
The Indian side complimented New Zealand for its successful command of CTF-150 in which five Indian Navy personnel were also deputed as staff. Both sides also discussed ways to build up ongoing White Shipping Information Exchange towards enhancement of information sharing.
The India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue was constituted under an MoU signed between the two countries in March 2025.
Aug 06, 2025
Army Chief Inaugurates 'Agnishodh' Research Cell at IIT-Madras
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi inaugurated 'Agnishodh', the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC), at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. The facility aims to integrate academic research with real-time operational applications, reinforcing the Army's modernisation and technology infusion goals under the Five Pillars of Transformation framework.
The new research centre will collaborate with IIT Madras Research Park and entities like Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Centre (AMTDC) and Pravartak Technologies Foundation, focusing on converting lab-scale innovations into deployable technologies. It will also help up skill military personnel in emerging domains including additive manufacturing, cybersecurity, quantum computing, wireless communication, and unmanned aerial systems.
Aug 05, 2025
HQ-16 is a Chinese Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system with NATO name CH-SA 16.
The United States military unveiled a mockup of China's HQ-16 missile at the Experimental Aircraft Association 'AirVenture Show' in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
HQ-16 is a Chinese Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system with NATO name CH-SA 16. It is based on Russia's Buk missile family.
It is designed to target aircraft, cruise missiles, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It uses a vertical launch system for 360-degree coverage in complex terrains.
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