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Jun 04, 2025

Shailendra Nath Gupta Appointed as New Director General of Defence Estates

Shailendra Nath Gupta, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES), was appointed as the Director General of Defence Estates (DGDE). With over three decades of experience in cantonment administration and defence land management, Gupta officially assumed charge in June 2025, bringing a seasoned leadership approach to managing India's vast defence land assets spread across the country.
His appointment is significant as DGDE oversees the management of approximately 18 lakh acres of defence land across India.

Jun 03, 2025

Project Kusha: India's Next Gen Air Defence System

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is making significant strides in bolstering the nation's air defence capabilities with Project Kusha, an ambitious initiative to develop an indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. According to details provided, a key highlight of Project Kusha is its ability to intercept high-speed anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) travelling at speeds up to Mach 7, marking a major leap in India's defence technology.
Named after the legendary son of Lord Rama, Project Kusha, also known as the Extended Range Air Defence System (ERADS) or Programme Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (PGLRSAM), is designed to bridge the gap between India's existing Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM, 80 km) and the Russian S-400 (400 km). The system includes three interceptor missiles—M1, M2, and M3—with ranges of 150 km, 250 km, and 350 km, respectively, and is expected to be deployed by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy by 2028-2029.
A standout feature of Project Kusha is the naval variant of the M2 missile, which is capable of intercepting ASBMs travelling at Mach 7 (approximately 8,645 km/h).

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.

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