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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicTri-Services

Topic: Tri-Services

Defence ministry plans own Raisina Dialogue-style conference—Ran Samvad, likely to be held in August

It will be conducted by each service—Army, Navy and IAF—in rotation, with tri-services think-tank Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, it is learnt.

Tri-services tableau depicting armed forces’ joint ops to be part of Republic Day Parade, a first

Department of Military Affairs aims to enhance joint operations & defence reforms with focus on self-reliance, set to release a ‘Vision 2047’ document by mid-year.

PM Modi to attend tri-service military exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ in Rajasthan’s Pokhran today

'Bharat Shakti' will demonstrate the prowess of indigenously manufactured defence equipment of the three services including systems and platforms integrated with the use of AI.

Army, Navy & IAF to perform firepower demo at ‘Bharat Shakti’ in Pokhran, Modi to be in attendance

The exercise, where all 3 services will display indigenously-made weapon systems, aligns with Army observing 2024 as yr of ‘tech absorption’, as announced by Army Chief General Manoj Pande.

Military must read govt’s cryptic signals. Get on with integrating theatre commands

Once the Modi govt approves the framework of tri-Services integration and theatre commands, the new system must be superimposed on the existing one for a transitory phase of four to five years.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.