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Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy boost underwater rescue skills in ‘Divex’ exercise off Colombo.

India, Sri Lanka hold ‘Divex’ Naval exercise

April 29, 2026, 06:04 PM - 3 min read

"The exercise featured advanced deep-sea diving evolutions, including mixed gas diving drills," the spokesperson said.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting, in Kyrgyzstan.

No double standards on combating terrorism: Rajnath at SCO Meet

April 28, 2026, 02:56 PM - 2 min read

"There is no place for any double standards, and SCO should not hesitate in seeking appropriate action against those who abet, shelter, and provide safe havens to terrorists," Singh said.

In this image posted on April 22, 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during an interaction event with members of Indian community in Berlin, Germany.

Hormuz situation has wide ramifications, says Rajnath in Germany

April 22, 2026, 04:11 PM - 4 min read

His visit to Germany also comes amid the West Asia conflict that has stretched for over 50 days, with global ramifications.

Rajnath Singh to visit Germany after 7 years to boost defence ties, hold talks with Boris Pistorius.

To boost defence ties, Rajnath Singh will soon visit Germany

April 19, 2026, 02:22 PM - 2 min read

The last visit by an Indian Defence Minister to Germany was by Nirmala Sitharaman in February 2019. Boris Pistorius had visited India in June 2023 and held extensive talks with Rajnath Singh.

India plans to buy six P-8I Neptune aircraft from the US for $3.5B, boosting Navy surveillance and anti-submarine warfare amid rising activity in IOR.

Indian Navy set to procure six P-8I aircraft from the US

April 17, 2026, 02:38 PM - 1 min read

Indian Navy already operates a fleet of these aircraft, which have played a critical role in monitoring the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), particularly amid increasing Chinese naval activity.

Indian Navy reviews maritime security and West Asia crisis impact at commanders’ meet; focus on energy security, combat readiness and evolving warfare.

CDS meets Navy Commanders, discusses maritime framework

April 15, 2026, 06:27 PM - 2 min read

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi commended the force's achievements in safeguarding India's maritime interests, including energy security, amidst the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Indian Air Force Chief Amar Preet Singh visits the US to strengthen defence ties; Ambassador Vinay Kwatra welcomes him.

IAF Chief Amar Preet Singh in US to forge ties

April 7, 2026, 02:30 PM - 1 min read

CAS Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh begin his official visit to the US.

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan reviews LoC readiness in Srinagar, stresses multi-domain warfare, jointness, and tech-driven future combat strategy.

CDS reviews operational readiness of Chinar Corps

April 4, 2026, 07:27 PM - 2 min read

CDS was briefed on Future Force Application and Technology Infusion in Baramulla.

INS Taragiri commissioned, boosting India’s naval strength. Rajnath Singh highlights Navy’s role in securing trade routes and ensuring maritime security.

INS Taragiri commissioned into Indian Navy

April 3, 2026, 04:22 PM - 2 min read

INS Taragiri commissioned, boosting India’s naval strength. Rajnath Singh highlights Navy’s role in securing trade routes and ensuring maritime security.

Navy Chief says India was minutes from sea strike on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor; highlights Strait of Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia conflict.

Were minutes away from a sea strike on Pak: Navy Chief

April 1, 2026, 07:43 PM - 2 min read

“It is now not a hidden fact that we were just minutes away from striking Pakistan from sea when they requested stoppage of kinetic actions,” he said on the Navy's role in the operation.

Centre clears mega ₹2.38 trillion defence plans

March 27, 2026, 06:34 PM - 3 min read

Key approvals include the Dhanush Gun System to sharpen long-range artillery strikes and new armour-piercing tank ammunition.

Rajnath Singh chairs BRO meet on border infrastructure and defence readiness; top military brass attend amid review of India’s security preparedness.

Rajnath chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee meet

March 25, 2026, 03:25 PM - 2 min read

CDS General Anil Chauhan, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, General Upendra Dwivedi, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Samir Kamat, and others were also present at the meeting.