Indian Army t Hosts Tri-service Seminar RAN SAMWAD-2025
The Indian Army hosted a two-day military seminar, RAN SAMWAD-2025, a first-of-its-kind Tri-service seminar on war, warfare & war fighting, on the theme 'Impact of Technology on Warfare' at the Army War College in Dr. Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh.
The event brought together senior leadership from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force to discuss operational lessons and future challenges in warfare.
RRU and SSB Alwar Sign MoU on National Security Training
In a move toward strengthening India's internal security framework, Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Alwar, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership aims to bolster professional training, academic collaboration, and research innovation in the domain of national security, law enforcement, and border management.
The collaboration between RRU, a premier institution dedicated to security and policing education, and SSB Alwar, a critical border security training center, seeks to integrate practical expertise with academic depth. Over 900 trainees at SSB Alwar, including new recruits and those undergoing promotional training, will now benefit from structured, accredited educational inputs and cutting-edge learning modules.
Aug 26, 2025
Central Industrial Security Force Creates First-ever All-women Commando Unit
In a significant policy initiative aimed at encouraging women empowerment in the organisation, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is all set to induct its first-ever -All-Women Commando Team' into its core operations. Training of women commandos has already begun at the Regional Training Centre (RTC) in Barwaha, Madhya Pradesh.
The specially designed eight-week-long advanced commando course for the women personnel will prepare them for Quick Reaction Teams (CRT) and Special Task Force (STF) duties at high security establishments and installations guarded by the force. The programme includes physical fitness and weapons training, live-fire drills under stress, endurance-building exercises like running, obstacle courses, rappelling, survival training in forests, and other methods designed to test decision-making and teamwork under adverse conditions.
The first batch of 30 women personnel, who are currently deployed across various airports—will undergo training up to October 4, which began earlier this month. The second batch of women personnel will undergo the training from October 6 to November 29.
Indian Navy Commissions Stealth Frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri
In a landmark moment, the Indian Navy commissioned two cutting-edge Nilgiri-class stealth frigates - INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri - each equipped with 8 BrahMos missiles. These 6,700-tonne warships significantly enhance India's maritime strike capabilities. This is the first time two major surface combatants built by different Indian shipyards were inducted simultaneously, signalling a major leap in naval modernisation and defence self-reliance.
Udaygiri is built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai and Himgiri is constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata.
Aug 25, 2025
India Partners with France's Safran to Build Jet Engines for Next-Gen Fighter Aircraft
In a move aimed at bolstering India's aerospace self-reliance, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced a strategic partnership between India and French aerospace major Safran to co-develop and manufacture jet engines domestically. These engines will power the upcoming Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)—India's indigenously designed fifth-generation stealth fighter jet.
This collaboration reflects not just technology transfer but a long-term investment in defence manufacturing and innovation, enhancing India's capability to develop cutting-edge aerospace systems.
Aug 24, 2025
Iran Conducts "Sustainable Power 1404" Missile Drills in Gulf of Oman
In a show of strategic strength, Iran conducted a large-scale missile drill titled 'Sustainable Power 1404' in the northern Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman.
Notably, precision-strike cruise missiles, such as Nasir and Qadir, were deployed during the exercise, showcasing Iran's long-range targeting capabilities.
SpaceX Launches Secretive US Military Spacecraft
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted into space carrying the US military's secretive X-37B drone.
As per the US Space Force, the drone's mission includes a wide range of test and experimentation objectives.
These operational demonstrations and experiments comprise next-generation technologies including laser communications and the highest performing quantum inertial sensor ever tested in space.
Aug 23, 2025
South Korea and the US Hold Joint Military Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield
South Korea and the United States are holding their annual large-scale joint military exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield to better cope with threats by nuclear-armed North Korea, which has warned the drills would deepen regional tensions and vowed to respond to any provocation against its territory.
The 11-day (August 18 to 28) Ulchi Freedom Shield, the second of two large-scale exercises held annually in South Korea, involves 21,000 soldiers, including 18,000 South Koreans.
Ulchi Freedom Shield is designed to improve joint operational readiness. It focuses on computer-simulated command post exercises and field training. The drills prepare forces to counter nuclear, missile, drone, and other unconventional attacks. The allies describe the exercise as defensive rather than offensive.
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