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National security is vital for a nation's stability. It encompasses the protection of citizens and sovereignty. Governments implement policies to safeguard against threats. These threats can be internal or external. Effective national security relies on intelligence and military readiness. It also involves cooperation with international allies. A strong national security framework fosters economic growth and cultural preservation. It is essential for maintaining peace and order.

Major Swathi Wins UN Secretary-General’s Award 2025

Major Swathi Shantha Kumar, an Indian Army officer from Bengaluru serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has received the UN Secretary-General’s Award 2025 for...

 January 13, 2026

Indian Army Signs Solar Surveillance Drone Deal

India has taken a new step in unmanned defence with the Indian Army signing a Rs 168 crore contract for a solar-powered surveillance drone system. The platform, called...

 January 13, 2026

DRDO Tests Long-Duration Scramjet Engine

India has achieved a major milestone in hypersonic weapons development with the successful long-duration ground test of an actively cooled scramjet engine. The test was conducted by the...

 January 12, 2026

Boeing E-4B Nightwatch Sighted Near Washington

The Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, known as the Doomsday Plane, has drawn attention after being sighted near Washington, DC. The aircraft is part of the United States’ airborne emergency...

 January 12, 2026

Exercise Sanjha Shakti in Maharashtra

The Indian Army conducted Exercise Sanjha Shakti at the Dighi Hills Range under the Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa Area of the Southern Command. The joint Military–Civil Fusion drill...

 January 12, 2026

INS Chilka Passing Out Parade 2025

The Passing Out Parade of the 02/25 batch at INS Chilka marked the successful completion of 16 weeks of ab-initio training by 2,172 trainees. The ceremony reflected the...

 January 10, 2026

LR-ASHM Missile to Feature in Republic Day Parade

India’s indigenous Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-ASHM) is set to draw attention at the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path. The missile represents a major step in the...

 January 10, 2026

DRDL Achieves Scramjet Test Milestone

Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad, has achieved a major milestone in India’s hypersonic weapons programme by successfully conducting a long-duration ground test of an Actively Cooled...

 January 10, 2026

Police Social Media Monitoring Cells Rise Nationwide

Police forces across States have expanded dedicated social media monitoring units sharply over the past five years, reflecting the growing role of online platforms in crime detection, public...

 January 8, 2026

Indian Army Raises Bhairav Special Force

The Indian Army has begun a major force transformation to prepare for hybrid and technology-driven warfare. A new Special Force, called Bhairav, has been raised with more than...

 January 8, 2026

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