Defence Ministry

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan appointed next Chief of Naval Staff

Vice Admiral Swaminathan is currently serving as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command

Updated 57 mins ago

Ukraine launches hundreds of drones at Russia amid ceasefire tensions

Russia claimed it intercepted nearly 350 Ukrainian drones overnight as tensions escalated ahead of Moscow’s World War II Victory Day celebrations, with both sides accusing each other of ignoring ceasefire proposals

Updated 1 day ago

Russia and Ukraine announce separate ceasefire windows ahead of May 9

Updated 4 days ago

Russia’s Victory Day parade without military display, 1st time since Ukraine war

Updated 9 days ago

Ukraine downs record 33,000 Russian drones in March, hits Black Sea oil facility

Updated 10 days ago

Rescuers at the site of a Russian attack on Dnipro. FILE PIC/AFP

UK, France to lead multinational Strait of Hormuz military planning conference

Updated 17 days ago

UK's Permanent Joint Headquarters in Northwood, North London. PIC/X (@CSOC_MOD)

Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 concludes, focuses on future readiness

Updated 21 days ago

A major highlight of the conference was the release of the Indian Navy Maritime Security Strategy (INMSS 2026) by the CNS. Pic/Defence PRO

India, Austria to boost ties in defence, semiconductors and biotech: PM Modi

Updated 22 days ago

PM Modi with Austria's Chancellor Christian Stocker during a joint press statement after their meeting in Delhi. PIC/PTI

INS Trikand visits Mombasa for joint engagements with Kenya

Updated 1 month ago

The visit is part of its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region and aims to enhance cooperation between India and Kenya. Pic/Defence PRO

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions advanced stealth Frigate INS Taragiri