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Solar-powered surveillance drones are unmanned aircraft designed to stay airborne for extended periods by harvesting energy from the sun through onboard solar panels

Indian Army gears up for drone warfare with 20 new 'Shaktibaan' regiments: Report

Indian defence firms such as Solar Defence and Aerospace, Adani Defence, and RapheM are likely to be key contenders for the project, which is estimated to be worth around Rs 2,000 crore,

Guns ready, bunkers built: How Indian Army is training villagers, including women, in Kashmir's Chenab Valley | WATCH

Officials said the initiative is aimed at equipping local volunteers with essential skills to safeguard their villages and function as a first line of defence in vulnerable areas.

Carbines to torpedoes: All about Centre's mega Rs 4,666 crore deals to bolster Army, Navy

The ministry said the contracts reflect strong synergy between the government and private industry, further accelerating the Make-in-India programme in the defence sector.

Defence ministry inks Rs 4,666 crore contracts for battle carbines, torpedoes

The contract for the procurement and integration of 48 heavyweight torpedoes along with associated equipment for Kalvari class submarines of the Indian Navy at an approximate cost of Rs 1,896 crore was signed with WASS Submarine Systems SRL, Italy.

Indian Army in 2025: Operation Sindoor to Brahmos testfire - 10 defining milestones

Beyond the operation, 2025 saw accelerated modernisation, deep indigenisation, new force structures, enhanced firepower, and expanded global military engagement-cementing the Indian Army's readiness for future conflict across domains.

Agni 5, BrahMos deals, 'Desi' Iron Dome & Op Sindoor: Inside India's high-impact defence year

At a time when the world was witnessing multiple conflicts-from Ukraine to Gaza - India resolved a major geopolitical tension in its own neighbourhood and did so with an iron hand.

DAC clears proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore for Army, Navy and Air Force

Defence acquisition council has cleared proposals to buy radars, radios, automatic take-off landing recording systems and other equipment for its armed forces

Indian Army’s counterterror winter ops to corner 30-35 terrorists in Jammu during 40-day 'Chillai Kalan'

Defence sources told ANI that instead of scaling down activity due to extreme weather, troops have expanded their reach into snowbound and high-altitude zones where terrorist elements are believed to be seeking cover.

Indian Army personnel can now use Instagram. But, it comes with riders

The soldiers and officers will continue to be barred from any form of interaction and will not be allowed to post, like or comment like other generic social media users.

High Court says govt cannot claim 'sovereign immunity' in case of negligent driving by Army personnel

The High Court said that rash or negligent driving on a public road cannot be categorised as a sovereign act.

Defence ministry says arrest of army officer shows 'zero-tolerance' policy against corruption

According to the FIR, the officer is suspected of conspiring with two persons associated with a logistics firm headquartered in Dubai.

Indian Army contingent reaches Abu Dhabi for India-UAE joint military exercise Desert Cyclone-II

The conduct of DESERT CYCLONE-II underscores the deepening strategic partnership and military diplomacy between India and the UAE.

Indian Army’s wait ends, set to receive 3 Apache attack helicopters by end of 2025

The larger capability boost is expected when the Army and IAF begin receiving 156 indigenous Prachand light combat helicopters from 2028 onwards

Watch | Army chief Dwivedi performs push-ups with young officers during IMA's passing out parade

The video of the moment, which has gone viral on social media, showed the Army chief doing multiple set of pushups, matching almost the speed of the newly graduated officers

Indian Army moves proposal to acquire 120 km long-range guided Pinaka rockets

The Pinaka Multiple Launcher Rocket System (MLRS) is a long-range artillery weapon developed by the DRDO.

India-Maldives joint military exercise 'Ekuverin' begins in Kerala

The 14th edition of Exercise Ekuverin between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) will be conducted from December 2-15.

Indian Army faces acute manpower shortage, set to lift Agniveer recruitment to 1 lakh a year

The move is aimed at addressing an overall shortfall of nearly 1.8 lakh soldiers that has accumulated over recent years

Supreme Court upholds removal of Christian Army man for refusing to participate in religious activities: 'Grossest indiscipline'

The counsel for Army officer Samuel Kamalesan said his objection was limited to being asked to “carry out the worship,” stating, “I cannot be forced to worship a deity. Constitution permits that much freedom.”

Indian Army marks breakthroughs in self-reliance with rapid indigenisation push

ADG PI, in an X post on Thursday, emphasised that this progress strengthens logistics resilience while cutting import dependence for critical high-altitude gear.

After Operation Sindoor, Army gets major mobility boost with BvS10 Sindhu order

Built with an articulated twin-cab design, the vehicle is engineered to navigate high-altitude snow, deserts, marshlands and amphibious environments-terrains where conventional vehicles struggle

Indian Army, IAF to induct 16 indigenous drone detection, interception systems; with capability to hit enemy UAVs with laser at 2 Kms

The Defence Ministry is likely to clear the DRDO's Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (Mark 2), which has the capability of hitting enemy drones with laser beams at 2 kms

Army considers induction of women cadres in Territorial Army battalions: Report

The move is aimed at gradually opening up more opportunities for women in the force

Indian Army deploys indigenous high-altitude mono rail system in Arunachal Pradesh | Watch

The Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps has operationalised an indigenous mono rail system at 16,000 feet in the Kameng Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh

Pakistan's ISI behind harrowing Middle East ordeal of Celina Jaitly's brother? Army veteran flags delays in India's action

The matter has been listed for further hearing on December 4.