Dhanush 155-mm field gun enters Indian Army

The Indian Army’s legendary prowess on the battlefield received another formidable shot in the arm on Monday when six Dhanush 155-mm, 45-calibre towed howitzers – manufactured at this cantonment town’s Gun Carriage Factory and capab...

Indian-Sri Lankan armies to conduct military exercise Mitra Shakti from March 26

In a bid to further cement the relationship between armies of both the nations, a contingent of Indian Army will leave for Sri Lanka on Monday to participate in 6th edition of joint military exercise “Mitra Shakti”, involving practici...

Vice Admiral Karambir Singh to be next Indian Navy chief

Eastern Naval command Flag Officer Commanding in Chief (FOC-in-C)  Vice Admiral Karambir Singh will be the next chief of Indian Naval Staff. He will be replacing current Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba as he retires on May 31. In...

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...

Republic Day: 62 air warriors to be conferred gallantry awards

A total of 62 air warriors will be awarded gallantry and distinguished awards on the occasion of 70th Republic Day on Friday. On the occasion, six Param Vishist Seva Medal (PVSM), 12 Ati Vishist Seva Medal (AVSM), two Vayu Sena Medal (gall...

Republic Day: 42 water warriors to be conferred gallantry awards

A total of 42 water warriors will be conferred with the gallantry and distinguished awards on the occasion of 70th Republic Day. On the occasion, four Param Vishist Seva Medal (PVSM), six Ati Vishist Seva Medal (AVSM), 16 Nausena Medal (NM), i...