March 2025 - India Special Weapons News

16 Naxals killed, 2 policemen wounded in gunfight in India's Chhattisgarh People's Daily 31 Mar 2025 -- At least 16 Naxals were killed and two policemen wounded Saturday in a fierce gunfight in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police said.
CURTAIN RAISER: EX TIGER TRIUMPH - 25 India PIB 31 Mar 2025 -- The Fourth edition of Exercise Tiger Triumph, the bilateral Tri-Service India-US Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, is scheduled on the Eastern Seaboard from 01 to 13 Apr 25
OPERATION BRAHMA - INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS SAIL WITH RELIEF MATERIAL India PIB 30 Mar 2025 -- In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand on 28 Mar 25, the Government of India has launched Operation Brahma for rendering assistance to Myanmar
INDIAN AIR FORCE TO PARTICIPATE IN MULTI-NATION AIR EXERCISE INIOCHOS-25 India PIB 30 Mar 2025 -- The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multi-national air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force
Port of Chennai hosts solemn opening ceremony of INDRA NAVY 2025 Russian-Indian joint exercise Russia MoD 29 Mar 2025 -- The port of Chennai hosted a solemn opening ceremony of the INDRA NAVY 2025 Russian-Indian joint exercise.
Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on Operation Brahma (March 29, 2025) India MEA 29 Mar 2025
'OPERATION BRAHMA' - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS BY INDIAN ARMY India PIB 29 Mar 2025 -- In a swift response to the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28th March 2025, the Indian Army, under 'Operation Brahma', is deploying a specialised medical task force to provide urgent humanitarian assistance
Make in India Powers Defence Growth India PIB 29 Mar 2025 -- India's defence production has grown at an extraordinary pace since the launch of the "Make in India" initiative, reaching a record ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24. Once dependent on foreign suppliers, the country now stands as a rising force in indigenous manufacturing, shaping its military strength through homegrown capabilities. This shift reflects a strong commitment to self-reliance, ensuring that India not only meets its security needs but also builds a robust defence industry that contributes to economic growth.
MoD inks two contracts worth Rs 62,700 crore with HAL for supply of 156 LCH, Prachand to the Armed Forces India PIB 28 Mar 2025 -- Ministry of Defence on March 28, 2025, signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Prachand, along with training and other associated equipment worth Rs
INDIAN AND RUSSIAN NAVIES SET FOR THE 14th EDITION OF MARITIME BILATERAL EXERCISE - INDRA 2025 India PIB 28 Mar 2025 -- The 14th edition of the Indian - Russia bilateral naval exercise INDRA, a cornerstone of the enduring maritime partnership between India and Russia, is set to take place off Chennai from 28 Mar to 02 Apr 25
Deputy Secretary Landau's Call with Indian Foreign Secretary Misri US Dept. of State 28 Mar 2025
Foreign Secretary speaks with the Deputy Secretary of State of the USA India MEA 28 Mar 2025
Transcript of Special Briefing on Prime Minister's visit to Thailand and Sri Lanka (March 28, 2025) India MEA 28 Mar 2025
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's video address to the participants in the Russia and India: Toward a New Bilateral Agenda international conference, Moscow, March 27, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Mar 2025
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: DEVELOPMENT OF REUSABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY India PIB 27 Mar 2025 -- Towards the development of India's reusable launch vehicle technology, ISRO is developing a winged body Orbital Re-entry Vehicle (ORV), which will be launched into orbit using an ascent vehicle and subsequently re-enter into the earth's atmosphere for an autonomous approach & landing on a runway
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: STARTUP ENCOURAGMENT PROGRAMME India PIB 27 Mar 2025
COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi highlights Five Pillars of Transformation encompassing Technology Absorption, Structural Changes, HRD & Increasing Cohesion between Three Services India PIB 27 Mar 2025 -- Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has stressed upon the Five Pillars of Transformation encompassing technology absorption, structural changes, human resource development and increasing cohesion between the three services
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks Rs 2,500 crore contracts for NAMIS Tracked version of anti-tank weapon platform & 5,000 Light Vehicles India PIB 27 Mar 2025 -- Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) Tracked version of anti-tank weapon platform and Force Motors Ltd & Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for around 5,000 Light Vehicles for the Armed Forces at a total cost of around Rs 2,500 crore
LAUNCH OF TENTH AMMUNITION CUM TORPEDO CUM MISSILE (ACTCM) BARGE, LSAM 24 (YARD 134) India PIB 27 Mar 2025 -- Launching ceremony of 10th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134) was held on 26 Mar 25 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane
China and India Hold Consultations between Officials of Foreign Ministries PRC MofA 26 Mar 2025-- On March 26, 2025, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Liu Jinsong and Joint Secretary of the East Asia Division of the Ministry of External Affairs of India Gourangalal Das co-chaired the consultations between officials of the Chinese and Indian foreign ministries in Beijing, in a candid, practical and constructive atmosphere.
Official consultation between Foreign Ministries of India and China (March 26, 2025) India MEA 26 Mar 2025 -- Shri Gourangalal Das, Joint Secretary(East Asia) held a consultative meeting with Mr. Liu Jinsong, Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 26 March 2025 in Beijing.
DECLINE IN NAXALIST ACTIVITIES India PIB 26 Mar 2025 -- To address the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) menace holistically, Government of India (GoI) approved 'National Policy and Action Plan to address LWE' in 2015
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: LAUNCHES BY NSIL India PIB 26 Mar 2025 -- The total revenue generated by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a Government of India Company under Department of Space, since inception in March 2019 is given below:
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: ARTEMIS PROGRAMME India PIB 26 Mar 2025 -- The Artemis Accords are a practical set of principles, guidelines and best practices to enhance the governance of the civil exploration and use of outer space with the intention of advancing the Artemis programme
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: COOPERATION WITH PRIVATE SECTOR IN SPACE DEVELOPMENT India PIB 26 Mar 2025 -- IN-SPACe has taken steps for establishing indigenous Earth Observation System through Non-Government Entities (NGEs) under Public Private Partnership (PPP)
DRDO & Indian Navy successfully flight-test indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile India PIB 26 Mar 2025 -- Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted the successful flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at about 1200 hrs on March 26, 2025
INDUCTION OF FOURTH 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG YUVAN (YARD 338) India PIB 26 Mar 2025 -- Induction ceremony for fourth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Yuvan was held on 26 Mar 25 at Naval Dockyard (Visakhapatnam) in presence of Cmde Rajeev John, General Manager (Refit) as the Chief Guest
COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi underscores need of jointness & integration among Armed Forces amid evolving nature of warfare India PIB 26 Mar 2025 -- Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi has highlighted the evolving nature of warfare, the strategic challenges facing India and the need for jointness and synergy among the armed forces
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks Rs 6,900 crore contracts for 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems & High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles to enhance Indian Army's operational readiness India PIB 26 Mar 2025 -- Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced System Limited for the procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles respectively at a total cost of about Rs 6,900 crore
MoD brainstorms with 50 MSMEs & start-ups to accelerate defence innovation India PIB 26 Mar 2025 -- Senior officials of Department of Defence Production, under the chairmanship of Secretary (DP) Shri Sanjeev Kumar, have held deliberations with bigwigs from over 50 start-ups and MSMEs on understanding the key challenges affecting these ventures, identifying opportunities and supporting them in accelerating innovation
Blast injures 2 policemen, driver in India's Chhattisgarh People's Daily 25 Mar 2025 -- Two policemen and a driver were wounded after Naxals triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police said Monday.
33rd Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (March 25, 2025) India MEA 25 Mar 2025 -- The 33rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held on 25 March 2025 in Beijing.
Survival in today's battlespace is not about being fittest, but about those who adapt, transform, and position themselves & seize emerging opportunities: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan India PIB 24 Mar 2025 -- "Survival in today's battlespace is not about being the fittest, but about those who adapt, transform, and position themselves and seize emerging opportunities
CULMINATION OF BILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE - VARUNA 2025 India PIB 24 Mar 2025 -- The bilateral naval exercise VARUNA 2025, held from 19 to 22 Mar 25, brought together Indian Navy and the French Navy, underscoring their enduring partnership.
INDIAN NAVY's MAIDEN INITIATIVES OF INDIAN OCEAN SHIP SAGAR (IOS SAGAR) AND AFRICA INDIA KEY MARITIME ENGAGEMENT (AIKEYME) India PIB 24 Mar 2025 -- Over the past ten years, Indian Navy has deepened its partnerships with maritime agencies of Indian Ocean Region (IOR), to enhance maritime security in consonance with the GoI's vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
Make in India Powers Defence Growth India PIB 24 Mar 2025 -- India's defence production has grown at an extraordinary pace since the launch of the "Make in India" initiative, reaching a record ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24. Once dependent on foreign suppliers, the country now stands as a rising force in indigenous manufacturing, shaping its military strength through homegrown capabilities.
KEEL LAYING OF SECOND AND THIRD NEXT GENERATION OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS (YARD 1281 AND 1282) India PIB 23 Mar 2025 -- Keel Laying ceremony of the second and third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPV), to be constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), was held at M/s Yeoman Marine Services Private Ltd (YMSPL), Ratnagiri on 23 Mar 25
Second Frigate of Project 1135.6 built by GSL launched India PIB 22 Mar 2025 -- The second frigate of Project 1135.6 Additional Follow-on Ships, named 'Tavasya', built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), was launched by Mrs. Neeta Seth in the presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, and FOC-in-C West Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh today on 22 Mar 25 at GSL, Goa.
Goa Shipyard launches second P1135.6 frigate, a monumental leap in India's indigenous warship building India PIB 22 Mar 2025 -- Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), one of India's premier defence shipyards, achieved yet another historic milestone with the successful launch of 'Tavasya', the second frigate of Project 1135.6 (Yard 1259) today, March 22, 2025.
13th Edition of India-Italy Military Cooperation Group Meeting concludes in Rome India PIB 22 Mar 2025 -- The 13th edition of the India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was successfully conducted from 20-21 March 2025 in Rome, Italy
Eighth India-EU Cyber Dialogue (March 20, 2025) India MEA 21 Mar 2025 -- The Eighth India-EU Cyber Dialogue was held on 20 March 2025 in New Delhi.
14th meeting of ADMM-Plus Experts Working Group on Counter-Terrorism concludes in New Delhi India PIB 21 Mar 2025 -- The 14th meeting of ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts Working Group on Counter-Terrorism (EWG on CT) was held in New Delhi from March 19 to 20, 2025
Fourth EU-India Maritime Security Dialogue held in New Delhi European External Action Service (EEAS) 21 Mar 2025 -- The European Union and India held their fourth maritime security dialogue in New Delhi on 21 March.
Fourth India-EU Maritime Security Dialogue (March 21, 2025) India MEA 21 Mar 2025 -- The 4th India-EU Maritime Security Dialogue was held on March 21, 2025 in New Delhi.
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (March 21, 2025) India MEA 21 Mar 2025
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff & Department of Science and Technology ink MoU in Defence R&D to enhance Technological Innovation for Armed Forces India PIB 21 Mar 2025 -- Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 21 March, 2025 at New Delhi
DRDO SCIENTISTS India PIB 21 Mar 2025 -- Approval of new Deep Tech & Cutting-Edge policies under the TDF Scheme has been initiated to encourage DRDO establishments to identify and involve private sector entities in the collaborative development of emerging technologies
30 Naxals, policeman killed in separate gunfights in India's Chhattisgarh People's Daily 21 Mar 2025 -- At least 30 Naxals and one policeman were killed Thursday in two separate fierce gunfights in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police said.
India-Based Chemical Manufacturing Company and Top Employees Indicted for Unlawful Importation of Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals US Dept. of Justice 20 Mar 2025 -- An India-based chemical manufacturing company and three high-level employees were charged in federal court in Washington, D.C., today related to illegally importing precursor chemicals used to make illicit fentanyl.
Readout of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's First Trip to the Indo-Pacific Director of National Intelligence 20 Mar 2025 -- Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard visited Hawaii, Japan, Thailand, India and France on her first multi-nation trip as DNI.
DAC clears capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 54,000 crore to enhance defence capabilities India PIB 20 Mar 2025 -- Under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), on March 20, 2025, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) to eight capital acquisition proposals amounting to over Rs 54,000 crore
VISIT OF NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER CHRISTOPHER LUXON AND ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVY SHIP HMNZS TE KAHA TO MUMBAI India PIB 20 Mar 2025 -- The Hon'ble Prime Minister of New Zealand, Mr Christopher Luxon, along with RAdm Garin Golding, Chief of Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy (CN-RNZN), visited the latest indigenously built destroyer of the Indian Navy, INS Surat, at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on 20 Mar 25
Australia, India, Japan, Korea, and the U.S. Complete Multinational Exercise Sea Dragon 2025 US Navy 19 Mar 2025 -- Exercise Sea Dragon 2025 (SD25) successfully concluded at Andersen Air Force Base , Guam, marking the completion of two weeks of intensive multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training, March 18, 2025.
Statement on the situation in Gaza India MEA 19 Mar 2025
Terrorism remains an evolving challenge, use of advanced tech necessitates collaborative & action-oriented approach, says Defence Secretary at 14th meeting of ADMM-Plus Experts Working Group on Counter-Terrorism India PIB 19 Mar 2025 -- "India remains steadfast in its zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and believes in an approach that combines robust domestic mechanisms, enhanced intelligence-sharing, and strong regional cooperation," said Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh during the keynote address at the 14th meeting of ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) - Plus Experts Working Group (EWG) on Counter-Terrorism in New Delhi on March 19, 2025
Director General Defence Intelligence Agency to embark on Australia Visit from March 19 India PIB 18 Mar 2025 -- Director General Defence Intelligence Agency (DG DIA) Lt General DS Rana is set to embark on an official visit to Australia from 19-21 March 2025
INDIAN AND FRENCH NAVIES SET FOR THE 23rd EDITION OF BILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE - VARUNA 2025 India PIB 18 Mar 2025 -- The 23rd edition of the bilateral naval exercise VARUNA, a testament to the enduring maritime partnership between India and France, is set to take place from 19 to 22 Mar 25
STRENGTHENING MARITIME CO-OPERATION: CHIEF OF NAVY, RNZN, VISITS INDIA India PIB 18 Mar 2025 -- RAdm Garin Golding, Chief of Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), is in India on an official visit from 16 to 21 Mar 25, towards strengthening maritime cooperation and bilateral ties between the two Navies
ICGS Saksham makes port call at Antsiranana, Madagascar India PIB 18 Mar 2025 -- Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel Saksham made a port call at Antsiranana, Madagascar on March 18, 2025 as part of its overseas deployment to friendly countries in the Indian Ocean Region
Raksha Mantri meets Netherlands Defence Minister in New Delhi India PIB 18 Mar 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a meeting with the Defence Minister of the Netherlands Mr Ruben Brekelmans in New Delhi on March 18, 2025
9th Australia-India Defence Policy Talks Australia DOD 18 Mar 2025 -- The 9th Australia-India Defence Policy Talks (DPTs) were held in New Delhi on 17 March. The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary Shri Amitabh Prasad, while the Australian side was led by First Assistant Secretary International Policy Division, Department of Defence Australia Mr Bernard Philip. The eighth DPT was held in 2023.
Statement by the Spokesperson Regarding the Remarks Made by the Indian Prime Minister During a Podcast Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Mar 2025 -- Responding to media queries regarding the remarks made by the Indian Prime Minister during a podcast with Lex Fridman, the Spokesperson said:
Quad Workshop on Pandemic Preparedness for the Indo-Pacific Region, New Delhi (March 17, 2025) India MEA 17 Mar 2025 -- dia, under its presidency of the Quad, is hosting the "Quad Workshop on Pandemic Preparedness for the Indo-Pacific Region" from March 17-19, 2025.
9th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks held in New Delhi India PIB 17 Mar 2025 -- The ninth edition of India-Australia Defence Policy Talks was held in New Delhi on March 17, 2025
Raksha Mantri meets US Director of National Intelligence in New Delhi India PIB 17 Mar 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a productive meeting with the Director of National Intelligence of the United States Ms Tulsi Gabbard in New Delhi on March 17, 2025
Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on Official visit of Prime Minister of New Zealand to India (March 17, 2025) India MEA 17 Mar 2025
Indian PM Modi's recent positive remarks on China-India relations appreciated: Chinese FM spokesperson Global Times 17 Mar 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry regarding Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent remarks on India-China ties in a podcast interview, in which he emphasized dialogue over discord, and also noted that differences two neighboring countries are also natural, but our focus is to ensure that these differences don't turn into disputes. That's what we actively work toward, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that Prime Minister Modi's recent positive remarks on China-India relations are appreciated.
INS IMPHAL COMPLETES VISIT TO PORT LOUIS FOR NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS India PIB 15 Mar 2025 -- INS Imphal completed her port visit to Mauritius and left Port Louis on 14 Mar 25
INS RANVIR PARTICIPATES IN EXERCISE BONGOSAGAR 25 AND INDIAN NAVY - BANGLADESH NAVY CORPAT India PIB 13 Mar 2025 -- The India-Bangladesh Naval Exercise Bongosagar 2025 and Coordinated Patrol was conducted in Bay of Bengal this week
KEEL LAYING OF SECOND FLEET SUPPORT SHIP FOR INDIAN NAVY India PIB 13 Mar 2025 -- Keel Laying ceremony of second of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on 12 Mar 25, in the presence of VAdm Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition and senior officials from Indian Navy, Hindustan Shipyard Limited and M/s L&T
Pakistan Denounces the Ban on Two Kashmiri Organizations Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Mar 2025 -- Pakistan denounces the Indian authorities' decision to declare the 'Awami Action Committee' and 'Jammu and Kashmir Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen' as 'Unlawful Association' for a period of five years. The 'Awami Action Committee' is led by a prominent political and religious leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. The 'Jammu and Kashmir Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen' was also founded by another notable political and religious leader, Maulana Mohammad Abbas Ansari, who headed it till his demise in 2022.
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN THE SPACE SECTOR India PIB 12 Mar 2025 -- The union cabinet in its meeting held on 21
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SUPPORT FOR NESAC PROJECTS India PIB 12 Mar 2025
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: ISRO'S COLLABORATION WITH OTHER SPACE AGENCIES India PIB 12 Mar 2025 -- Currently, space cooperative documents have been signed with 61 countries and five multilateral bodies
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: FOREIGN AND INDIGENOUS SATELLITES LAUNCHED BY INDIA India PIB 12 Mar 2025 -- During the last ten years starting from January 2015 to December 2024, a total of 393 foreign satellites and 3 Indian customer satellites have been launched on commercial basis on-board ISRO's PSLV, LVM3 and SSLV Launch Vehicles
Transcript of Special Briefing by MEA on Prime Minister's State Visit to Mauritius (March 12, 2025) India MEA 12 Mar 2025
India, Mauritius upgrade strategic ties with eye on China VOA 12 Mar 2025 -- India and Mauritius have upgraded their ties, say leaders of both countries — a move analysts say is aimed at increasing New Delhi's influence in the Indian Ocean as it seeks to counter China's expanding footprint in the region.
Tejas LCA AF MK1 test-fires Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile India PIB 12 Mar 2025 -- Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has successfully conducted test-launch of homegrown ASTRA, Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft
DELIVERY OF YARD 133 (LSAM 23) India PIB 12 Mar 2025 -- Induction ceremony of ninth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 23 (Yard 133) was held on 12 Mar 25 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
ICGS Saksham makes port call at Port Victoria, Seychelles for a three-day visit India PIB 12 Mar 2025 -- Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel Saksham made a port call at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on March 12, 2025 for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and fostering regional partnerships
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Rs 2,906 crore contract signed with BEL for Low-level Transportable Radar (Ashwini) for IAF India PIB 12 Mar 2025 -- As part of the Government's efforts to strengthen indigenous defence capabilities of the country, Ministry of Defence has inked a capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad for the procurement of Low-level Transportable Radar, LLTR (Ashwini) at a cost of Rs 2,906 crore
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh underscores need for rapid capability enhancements to counter emerging security challenges India PIB 12 Mar 2025 -- Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal AP Singh underscored the need for rapid capability enhancements to counter emerging security challenges in the evolving geo-strategic landscape
Government declares 'Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen' (JKIM)' and 'Awami Action Committee (AAC)' as unlawful associations India PIB 11 Mar 2025 -- The Government has declared 'Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen' (JKIM)' and 'Awami Action Committee (AAC)' as unlawful associations for a period of 5 years under Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967
Visit of External Affairs Minister to the United Kingdom (March 4-9, 2025) India MEA 10 Mar 2025 -- At the invitation of the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to the United Kingdom from March 4-9, 2025 (during this period, he also visited Ireland on March 6-7, 2025).
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan highlights the need for developing holistic Counter-UAS System for the Armed Forces India PIB 10 Mar 2025 -- The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) successfully hosted a high-level seminar on "UAS Warfare with Special Focus on Counter-UAS" today in New Delhi
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP IMPHAL TO PARTICIPATE IN MAURITIUS NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS 2025 India PIB 10 Mar 2025 -- Indian Naval Ship Imphal makes her maiden port call at Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, on 10 Mar 25
First rear fuselage for LCA Mk1A handed over to HAL by Indian private industry in the presence of Raksha Mantri in Bengaluru India PIB 09 Mar 2025 -- The first rear fuselage for Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A, produced by Indian Private Industry, Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Private Ltd, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at Aircraft Division in Bengaluru, Karnataka on March 09, 2025
INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR INDIA- KYRGYZSTAN JOINT SPECIAL FORCES EXERCISE KHANJAR-XII India PIB 09 Mar 2025 -- The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII is set to take place in Kyrgyzstan from 10 March to 23 March 2025
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan concludes official visit to Australia India PIB 08 Mar 2025 -- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan concluded a successful visit to Australia from 04-07 March 2025
DELIVERY OF EIGHTH MISSILE CUM AMMUNITION (MCA) BARGE, LSAM 11 (YARD 79) India PIB 08 Mar 2025 -- Induction ceremony of the eighth Missile Cum Ammunition Barge (MCA) Barge, LSAM 11(Yard 79) was held on 07 Mar 25 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
India says it is working to cut tariffs as it eyes US trade deal VOA 08 Mar 2025 -- India said Friday it is working to lower trade barriers with the United States as it tries to reach a bilateral trade deal with Washington this year.
Transcript of Special Briefing by MEA on Prime Minister's State visit to Mauritius (March 08, 2025) India MEA 08 Mar 2025
INDIAN NAVY'S FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON CONCLUDES VISIT TO PHUKET DEEP SEA PORT, THAILAND India PIB 07 Mar 2025 -- The visit of First Training Squadron (1TS) - INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Veera to Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand concluded on a high note with coordinated tactical manoeuvres and exchange of sea riders during PASSEX with HTMS Huahin on 04 Mar 25
Ministry of Defence signs $ 248 million Deal for procurement of engines for T-72 Tanks for Indian Army India PIB 07 Mar 2025 -- The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with. Rosoboronexport (RoE), Russian Federation worth $ 248 million for procurement of 1000 HP Engines for T-72 Tanks in fully formed, completely knocked down and semi knocked down conditions.
India - Russia Foreign Office Consultations (March 07, 2025) India MEA 07 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Moscow to hold bilateral Foreign Office Consultations with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko on March 07, 2025.
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (March 07, 2025) India MEA 07 Mar 2025
Achieving 'dragon and elephant dance' as mutually supportive partners only correct choice for China, India: FM Global Times 07 Mar 2025 -- In response to a question about how China views the development of China-India relations in the context of the current global upheaval and whether it's possible for China and India to establish a lasting relationship, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday at a press conference on China's foreign policy and external relations that China has always believed that being mutually supportive partners and achieving the "Dragon and Elephant Dance" is the only correct choice for both sides.
Wang Yi: A cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant is the only right choice for China and India PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi talked about China-India relations.
India's Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan's first visit to Australia Australia DOD 06 Mar 2025 -- Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN hosted General Anil Chauhan, India's Chief of Defence Staff, in Canberra on 5 March 2025.
DRDO conducts high-altitude trials of Indigenous Integrated Life Support System for LCA Tejas India PIB 05 Mar 2025 -- The Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL), a Bengaluru-based lab under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), successfully conducted high-altitude trials of the Indigenous On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)-based Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) for the LCA Tejas aircraft, on March 04, 2025
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP KUTHAR ARRIVES AT COLOMBO, SRILANKA India PIB 04 Mar 2025 -- Towards strengthening maritime ties, INS Kuthar, Eastern Fleet Ship under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command is on mission deployment in Indian Ocean Region and arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka
India's security apparatus must remain adaptive to emerging threats such as cyber warfare, hybrid warfare, space-based challenges, and transnational organised crime: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh India PIB 04 Mar 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) - Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Collaboration Conference-Cum-Exhibition on 'Advanced Technologies for Internal Security and Disaster Relief Operations' at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on March 04, 2025
Defence Secretary presents report of the Empowered Committee to Raksha Mantri for Capability Enhancement of IAF India PIB 03 Mar 2025 -- Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh presented the report of the Empowered Committee for Capability Enhancement of the lndian Air Force (IAF) to Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on March 03, 2025
INDIAN NAVY'S FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON REACHES PHUKET DEEP SEA PORT, THAILAND India PIB 03 Mar 2025 -- As part of the ongoing training deployment of the First Training Squadron (1TS) to South East Asia, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Veera arrived at Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand on 01 Mar 25
EXERCISE DESERT HUNT 2025 India PIB 01 Mar 2025 -- An integrated Tri-Service Special Forces exercise named Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 was conducted by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 24 to 28 February 2025

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