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33 stories for “Defence” · March 2026
Clear filtersSecurity forces demolished more than 200 memorials linked to Naxals in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh under Operation Demolishment. The action forms part of the security campaign against Left Wing Extremism in these States...
The 7th edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian, the joint military exercise between the Indian Army and Japan, began at Chaubattia in Uttarakhand. The exercise allows troops of the two countries to train together, share ope...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is conducting Exercise 'Vayu Shakti' at Pokhran in Rajasthan. Vayu Shakti is the IAF's firepower exercise, in which it demonstrates its combat capability and readiness. Pokhran's desert range i...
President Droupadi Murmu became the first President of India to undertake a sortie in the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand. The flight took place near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan. LCH Prachand is designe...
The Indian Air Force conducted the 'Kalari Leap' exercise across the Lakshadweep and Minicoy archipelago in the Arabian Sea. Exercises in the island territories test the Air Force's ability to deploy quickly and operate...
**Overview** On March 2, 2026, the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya was ceremonially flagged into Mumbai Harbour by Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, proudly marking the successful completion of its...
The Indian Army carried out Exercise Agni Varsha 2026 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. Pokhran's vast desert range is regularly used by the armed forces for live-fire drills and weapons...
**Overview** On March 1, 2026, Air Commodore B.S. Vijay Rao, VSM, officially assumed command of the critical Base Repair Depot (BRD) at Palam, New Delhi, taking charge as the Air Officer Commanding and bringing over thre...
Overview: Air Commodore B.S. Vijay Rao, a recipient of the prestigious Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM), officially assumed command of the Base Repair Depot (BRD) in Palam, New Delhi, as the Air Officer Commanding on March 1, 2...
