Establishment of 10th Assam Police Battalion Approved by Cabinet
The State cabinet approved the establishment of the 10th Assam Police battalion at Sonapure near Guwahati at a cost of Rs. 260 crore.
The meeting, held in September 2025, also approved a 20% bonus to workers of tea gardens under the Assam Tea Corporation on the occasion of Durga Puja.
Besides, the cabinet cleared the setting up of question papers of the Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination (CCE) to be conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) in both English and Assamese languages, to remove the language barrier for candidates, especially from rural and vernacular backgrounds.
Rajnath Singh Inaugurates India's First Overseas Defence Factory in Morocco
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Morocco in September 2025, where he held bilateral talks and inaugurated India's first overseas Defence manufacturing facility in Casablanca.
Rajnath Singh led a delegation to launch the Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) plant, established in partnership with Morocco's Royal Armed Forces.
The facility will initially assemble Wheeled Armoured Platform 8x8 vehicles for Moroccan forces, with plans to expand production for the larger African market.
Sep 20, 2025
Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Adamya Commissioned into ICG at Paradip Port
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) 'Adamya', the first ship of the eight in series Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) commissioned at Paradip Port, Odisha in September 2025.
The 51 meters FPV designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited and is a befitting example of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' with over 60% indigenous content leading to strengthening of India's Maritime might.
ICGS Adamya was commissioned by Joint Secretary (AF & Policy), Ministry of Defence Satyajit Mohanty, in the presence of Chief of Staff, Headquarters Eastern Seaboard Inspector General Yoginder Dhaka and other senior dignitaries of the central & state government.
The ship will be based at Paradip, Odisha, under operational and administrative control of Commander, ICG Region (North East) through Commander, ICG District Headquarters No. 7 (Odisha).
'Adamya' meaning 'indomitable' is a projection of ICG's will and commitment in ensuring safe, secure, and clean seas towards the maritime interest of the Nation.
CGS Adamya with five officers and 34 personnel will be deployed for surveillance of maritime zones and undertaking other duties as enshrined in the ICG charter to safeguard the maritime interests of India.
Coratia Technologies Secures Navy Contract for Indigenous UWROVS
Rourkela-based defence start-up Coratia Technologies won a Rs. 66 Crores contract from the Indian Navy for the supply of indigenous Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (UWROVs).
The order highlighted the growing reliance on domestic unmanned solutions for naval operations under the umbrella of "Atmanirbhar Bharat."
The UWROVs being supplied are advanced underwater drones capable of performing surveillance, mine detection, inspection, and salvage operations.
These platforms allow naval divers to be substituted in hazardous environments, making them critical for both tactical and peacetime naval deployments.
Sep 19, 2025
Rolls-Royce Opens Largest Global Capability and Innovation Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru
Rolls-Royce, a global pioneer power systems company specialising in aerospace and defence engines, in september 2025 launched its Global Capability and Innovation Centre (GCC) in the Bengaluru, set to became the company's largest in the world.
Bengaluru ranks among the world's top three aerospace cities for attracting foreign investments.
Large and Medium Scale Industries Minister M B Patil, who inaugurated the facility at Manyata Embassy Business Park, commended the British engineering company's long-standing commitment to Karnataka and India's aerospace industries.
India to Form Tri-Services Education Corps, Establish Joint Military Stations
In a major stride toward modernising and integrating the Indian Armed Forces, a series of critical decisions announced at the conclusion of the Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) 2025.
Among the most notable are, the merging of the education branches of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force to form a single Tri-Services Education Corps.
The formation of three new Joint Military Stations. These reforms are part of a broader vision to make the Indian military more unified, efficient, and future-ready, in line with the directives of the Prime Minister and Defence Minister.
Sep 18, 2025
Indian Defence Service of Engineers Celebrates 76th Raising Day
The Indian Defence Service of Engineers (IDSE), an organised Group 'A' cadre under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), celebrated its 76th Raising Day in September 2025 at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt.
Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh was the Chief Guest at the event. In his address, he commended the IDSE cadre officers for their role in strengthening national defence preparedness through world-class infrastructure.
He urged them to stay ready to deal with emerging challenges in view of the evolving security scenario, emphasising the need to embrace new technologies in line with changing times.
The Defence Secretary's address was followed by a cultural event and dance performances by artists from the Indian Council of Cultural Relations. Senior civilian and military officials from MoD and Army HQs attended the event.
The IDSE was formally established on September 17, 1949, marking a historic milestone in India's defence engineering landscape.
The officers of this cadre, posted at military stations across the country, are responsible for the construction and maintenance of defence infrastructure ranging from married accommodations, technical and administrative buildings to airfields, hangars, naval jetties, hospitals and specialised facilities for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and DRDO.
Sep 17, 2025
Multinational Exercise Pacific Reach 2025
Indian Navy's latest indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV), INS Nistar made its maiden port call at Changi, Singapore in September 2025.
The ship functioning under the Command and Control of the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet will be participating in the multinational Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR 25) commenced September 2025.
Exercise Pacific Reach 2025, being hosted by Singapore seen participation of more than 40 nations as active participants or as observers.
The exercise will mainly be conducted in two phases viz. harbour and sea phase.
The week-long harbour phase will involve in-depth discussions on submarine rescue systems, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE), medical symposium and cross deck visits between the participating nations.
The Sea phase of the exercise would witness INS Nistar and SRU(E) engaging in multiple intervention and rescue operations with participating assets in South China Sea.
PM Modi Opens 16th Armed Forces Conference in Kolkata
Prime Minister inaugurated the 16th Combined Commanders' Conference in Kolkata. Held once in two years, this conference was the apex-level brainstorming forum of the Armed Forces that brought together the nation's top civilian and military leadership to exchange views and lay the groundwork for the future development of India's military preparedness.
The theme of the Conference was 'Year of Reforms – Transformation for the Future', in line with the ongoing modernisation and transformation of the Armed Forces.
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