IAF officer Nair to be awarded Vayu Sena Medal for Kerala flood mission

Indian Air Force (IAF) officer Wing Commander Bhuvanendran Nair Prasanth will be awarded with Vayu Sena Medal (VSM) for his daring act while undertaking rescue mission during Kerala flood devastation last year. On August 16, 2018, Wing Command...

Navy Chief commissions INS Kohassa in Andaman and Nicobar Island

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Thursday commissioned INS Kohassa at Diglipur in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Earlier, it was Naval Air Station (NAS) Shibpur. INS Kohassa has been named after a White-Bellied Sea Eagle, which is...

IAF announces 'Mehar Baba Prize' for drones development

Aiming to meet the emerging requirements of the Services by the burgeoning young talent, intellect and expertise, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday announced the 'Mehar Baba Prize' – India’s very first competition in the defence s...

Vice Admiral Chawla assumes charge as Southern Naval Command chief

Indian Navy’s Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla on Tuesday took over the reins of the Southern Naval Command (SNC) as its 28th Flag Officer Commanding- in-Chief. He has replaced Vice Admiral AR Karve, retired after 38 years of yeoman service. ...

Indian Naval warship reaches Indonesia

To express India’s solidarity with friendly countries towards ensuring good order in the maritime domain, INS Kulish, a Kora class Missile Corvette and a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft of the Andaman and Nicobar Command reached Belawan, I...