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Army chief backs theatre commands despite IAF’s reluctance

Amid dissonance on the formation of theater commands, Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi extended support to the CDS’s push for the creation of integrated theater commands. Read More

Indian Army, US Army begin 21st edition of ‘Yudh Abhyas’ in Alaska

Indian, US armies begin ‘Yudh Abhyas’ 2025 in Alaska

Soldiers from the Indian and US armies started their bilateral joint exercise in Alaska. Read More

Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0 showcases next-generation combat preparedness in the eastern Himalayas

Ex Yudh Kaushal showcases next-gen combat preparedness in Tawang

The Indian Army successfully conducted Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0 in the formidable terrain and extreme weather conditions of the eastern Himalayas in the Kameng region of Arunachal Pradesh. Read More

Indian Army to deploy Shaktibaan artillery and Bhairav commando units by October

Army to deploy Shaktibaan artillery, Bhairav commando units by October

These two new type of inductions will mark a significant shift towards technology-driven warfare capabilities along the country’s contested borders. Read More

Indian Army appoints Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh new vice-chief as security challenges mount

Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh takes charge as vice-chief of Army

Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh takes charge of second-highest Army post with decorated Special Forces background and combat experience. Read More

Indian Army soldiers killed as loose boulder strikes their vehicle in eastern Ladakh

Army soldiers killed as boulder strikes their vehicle in east Ladakh

Lt C Bhanu Pratap Singh Mankotia and L/Dfdr Daljit Singh, both from the 14 Horse, died from their injuries despite immediate rescue efforts. Read More

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi unveils next-generation combat forces at Kargil Vijay Diwas

Army chief unveils next-generation combat forces at Kargil Vijay Diwas

The modernization programme represents a fundamental shift in the Army’s operational philosophy, moving from traditional formations towards tech-enabled multi-domain operations. Read More

Exercise Drone Prahaar: Indian Army showcases advanced UAV integration in major drill

‘Drone Prahaar’: Army showcases advanced UAV integration in drill

Conducted under realistic battlefield conditions, the exercise validated the deployment of drones across multiple operational domains. Read More

Finally, Indian Army receives 3 out of 6 Apache AH-64E Guardian attack helicopters ordered from US

Finally, Army gets 3 out of 6 Apache AH-64E helicopters from US

The transfer of six helicopters was delayed by more than a year due to technical glitches and supply chain disruptions at Boeing’s end. Read More

Operation Sindoor exposed multifront threat as China and Turkey backed Pakistan, Indian Army says

Op Sindoor bared multifront threat – China, Turkey backed Pak, Army says

Lt Gen Rahul R Singh said India faced unprecedented challenge as three adversaries coordinated in the four-day conflict. Read More