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Mar 11, 2025

KHANJAR-XII: India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Military Exercise

In March 2025, the 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII began in Kyrgyzstan, running for 14 days until March 23, 2025, focusing on counterterrorism and special operations in high-altitude terrain.
The joint exercise aims to enhance cooperation by exchanging experiences and best practices in Counter-Terrorism and Special Forces Operations in urban and mountainous environments.
Both nations will train in advanced Special Forces skills, including sniping, complex building intervention, and mountain warfare techniques, to improve combat effectiveness.
Since its launch in 2011, KHANJAR has evolved into an annual military engagement, alternating between India and Kyrgyzstan to deepen strategic relations.
The last edition of the exercise was conducted in India in January 2024, continuing the long-standing military cooperation between the two nations.

Indian Naval Ship Imphal Participates in Mauritius National Day Celebrations 2025

Indian Naval Ship Imphal makes her maiden port call at Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius. The ship participated in the 57th Mauritius National Day celebrations on 12 Mar 25. The visit of INS Imphal is in keeping with the tradition of Indian warships and aircraft participating in Mauritius National Day celebrations. The ship will field a marching contingent, naval band and helicopter for the flypast at the National Day Parade at Champs de Mars. Shri Narendra Modi, the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, will be the Chief Guest at the celebrations.
During her stay at Port Louis from 10 - 14 March, the ship is planned to participate in several training and cultural exchanges, including cross-training visits, friendly sports fixtures and community outreach activities. These activities aim to strengthen bilateral ties and maritime security cooperation between the two countries. A joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance and exercise with MCGS ships is also planned.

Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Concludes Visit to Phuket, Thailand

The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy, comprising INS Sujata, INS Shardul, and ICGS Veera, successfully concluded its visit to Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand. The visit featured coordinated tactical maneuvers, professional exchanges, and joint exercises with the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), reinforcing the maritime partnership between India and Thailand.

Mar 10, 2025

Two-Day Armed Forces Display - 'Shaurya Vedanam Utsava' in Motihari

The first-ever Shaurya Vedanam Utsav, a two-day display of military prowess, was held in Motihari, Bihar. Organised by the Ministry of Defence, the event aimed to bring the Armed Forces closer to the public while inspiring the youth to consider a career in national service.
The Shaurya Vedanam Utsav was inaugurated by Arif Mohammed Khan, Governor of Bihar.
The event was attended by Radha Mohan Singh, Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, Lt. Gen Anindya Sengupta, Commander of the Central Command of the Indian Army, and senior officials from the Armed Forces and government.
The Indian Army, Navy, and the Air Force displayed their modern weapons to the public.

Mar 08, 2025

IIT Madras Develops Framework to Protect Infra against Ballistic Missiles

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, developed a framework that can boost protection of critical infrastructure in the country against the threat of ballistic missiles.
The framework will help designers develop innovative solutions for improving the ballistic resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) panels.

Mar 06, 2025

South Korea and the US will Begin Annual Military Drills

South Korean and U.S. troops will begin their large annual joint military drills next week to enhance their readiness against North Korean threats.
The South Korean and U.S. forces will take part in the Freedom Shield exercise, a computer-simulated command post training, and related field exercises from March 10 to 20, 2025.
The Freedom Shield exercise will involve responses to evolving challenges like North Korea's growing military partnership with Russia.

Mar 04, 2025

Mayank Sharma Assumes Office as Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)

Mayank Sharma took charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), marking a significant milestone in the administration of India's defence financial management. A distinguished 1989-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), Sharma has dedicated over three decades to serving the Government of India in various key roles.
With an extensive background in defence accounts, financial governance, international diplomacy, and anti-corruption initiatives, his appointment as CGDA is expected to bring valuable expertise to the department, ensuring fiscal discipline and transparency in defence-related expenditures.

Indian Army's Trishakti Corps Conduct Month-long Live Firing Exercise

The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army, responsible for defending Sikkim and the strategically vital Siliguri Corridor, successfully conducted a month-long live-firing exercise featuring T-90 tanks.
The exercise aimed to enhance combat preparedness and validate armoured warfare strategies in varied operational scenarios.

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