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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
TopicDefence forces

Topic: defence forces

Yet another ALH accident calls for independent & comprehensive review of indigenous chopper, say experts

Over the last two decades 18 to 22 incidents involving the ALH Dhruv have been reported. Experts say the malaise in the ALH fleet could be related to design & engineering issues.  

Women in armed forces touched new heights but real battle has just begun

The onus is now on the women to measure up to the exacting physical, intellectual, psychological and performance standards, and the conditions of service.

3 Indian start-ups win IAF swarm drone competition, at least 2 in line for defence contracts

IAF's 3-year-long Mehar Baba Swarm Drone Competition was conceptualised to encourage the development of swarm drones, and was open to indigenous talent and firms.

Polyclinics for defence veterans get more medical staff so they can run 24×7 amid Covid surge

Defence ministry has sanctioned additional staff, including a medical officer, a nursing assistant & a pharmacist, for 51 'high pressure' ECHS polyclinics for 3 months.

Airbus in talks with Indian Navy to lease out Panther helicopters

The Navy has been desperate to replace its Chetak helicopters of 1960s vintage with NUH but the procurement process for 111 such choppers has been stuck.

Polo, touch of royalty & chivalry, WW-I — 61st cavalry’s new role snaps link with history

The 61st cavalry regiment, one of the last mounted cavalry units in the world, is about to be mechanised, with tanks set to replace its horses. It’s a move that has upset many.

Karabi Gogoi – Navy’s first woman defence attache lives her dream

For her friends & family, Karabi’s appointment only reaffirms what she always told them – that she wanted to do something different in life.

This is how more Army jawans can become officers under new Bipin Rawat plan

Special training will be given to selected junior commissioned officers and non-commissioned officers to ensure they crack Army’s tough promotion race.

Badluram ka badan: How military music keeps recruits bang on the beat

A video of the Nagaland police marching to the 70s hit 'Dhal gaya din, ho gayi shaam’, has gone viral but armed forces have songs of their own such as the iconic Badluram ka badan.

Army chief’s new experiment — Major General is CEO of AK-203 rifle factory in Amethi

Major General Sanjeev Sengar has been appointed CEO for 4 years, the first time in decades that a uniformed officer will head an ordnance factory.

On Camera

India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.