The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully put to rest lingering speculation regarding its aerial fleet during the 2026 Republic Day celebrations, as the Rafale fighter jet bearing the tail number BS-022 took to the skies over Kartavya Path.
This public display served as definitive proof refuting...
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The 77th Republic Day parade on Monday was marked with a spectacular fly-past featuring the Varuna, Vajraang, Arjan and Vijay formations, underlining the Indian Air Force's (IAF's) operational prowess and technological strength.
A wide array of frontline aircraft, including Rafale, Su-30...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) showcased several of its path-breaking innovations aimed at strengthening national security during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path.
The display highlighted India’s growing indigenous defence capabilities, with a focus on...
For the first time, the Indian Army presented the ‘Battle Array’ format at the Republic Day parade, offering a comprehensive visual of battlefield formations and the sequence of operations undertaken during wartime.
The display illustrated how forces advance, how offensive actions are...
A Pakistani intruder was killed along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district by the Border Security Force (BSF) troops, officials said on Monday.
The officials said that a Pakistani intruder was shot dead by the Indian troops along the International Border late Sunday...
The Bhairav light commando battalion, raised in October 2025, marked its first public appearance during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, reflecting the Indian Army’s evolving combat doctrine and future-ready force structure.
Alongside this debut, the Universal Rocket...
The Tejas Mk2 programme has achieved a significant, albeit understated, milestone with the completion of the aircraft’s rollout and the commencement of internal trials.
This development was confirmed by Group Captain V. N. Jha (Retd), a former Joint Director at the Defence Research and...
Indian Air Force helicopters flying with the flag of Operation Sindoor marked a striking moment during the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path on Monday, paying tribute to India’s decisive military action last year against high-value terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied...
India witnessed a rare spectacle on its 77th Republic Day when a specially curated animal contingent of the Indian Army's Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) marched down Kartavya Path, underscoring the indispensable role animals play in defending the country's most demanding frontiers.
It...
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Monday was conferred with the Ashoka Chakra, the country's highest peacetime gallantry honour, by President Droupadi Murmu during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path.
Shukla travelled to the International Space Station under...
President Droupadi Murmu, along with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the Chief Guests for the Republic Day celebrations, were welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the saluting base at Kartavya Path.
As part of the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 77th Republic Day celebrations by paying homage to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on Monday.
Upon his arrival, he was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
In a solemn ceremony, PM Modi laid a wreath at the memorial...
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi extended heartfelt greetings to the countrymen on the 77th Republic Day, stating that the occasion provides people with the opportunity to express gratitude to the immortal heroes who made the supreme sacrifice and displayed...
India’s indigenous Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar is establishing itself as a premier airborne sensor on the global stage.
Senior defence officials have confirmed that the system has not only matched but, in several critical performance metrics, exceeded the capabilities...
The Government on Sunday announced that Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be conferred the Ashok Chakra, while Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair will receive the Kirti Chakra.
Ahead of the 77th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of...
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi held a meeting with US Secretary of the Army, Daniel P Driscoll in New Delhi on Sunday, discussing strengthening defence cooperation and military-to-military engagement.
In a post on X, the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Public...
With a strong focus on youth welfare and social awareness, the Indian Army, in collaboration with school students and teachers, organised an anti-drug rally at Manigong in Arunachal Pradesh under the theme “No Drugs, No Dropouts”, officials said on Saturday.
Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra...
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