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Indian Army preparing for high-altitude drone warfare, orders 225 FPV drone capable of operating in Himalyas

The Army’s latest drone procurement comes after rigorous trials in extreme Himalayan conditions, where FPV systems were assessed for their ability to function at elevations reaching 17,500 feet. The 225-drone order highlights the military’s expanding reliance on unmanned platforms for operations in high-altitude areas, where low oxygen levels, freezing temperatures,…

The Economic Times · 18h ago

Nana Patekar left Bollywood, joined Indian Army's fight against Pakistan during 1999 Kargil War after receiving Defence Minister George Fernandes' special permission to fight near LoC

Nana Patekar Army: Actor Nana Patekar stepped away from films in 1999 to serve as an honorary captain in the Indian Army during the Kargil War. He got special permission from Defence Minister George Fernandes and was posted in some of the most sensitive conflict zones along the Line of…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

General Dhiraj Seth spells out 'SAMARTH' vision for boosting Indian Army's operational capabilities

In a compelling address, Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth underscored the significance of enduring prolonged conflicts. He introduced the comprehensive vision 'SAMARTH', which encapsulates sustainability, adaptation, modernization, acceleration, resilience, technology, and human-machine collaboration. This initiative is designed to elevate the Indian Army's readiness against emerging threats, with a focus…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

22nd edition of India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas set to deepen trust, share expertise

The upcoming Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 marks an essential phase of cooperation between the Indian and US armies. Arctic-trained personnel from the US Army's elite 11th Airborne Division will engage, focusing on advanced tactics involving long-range precision fires and command systems integration. The exercise will culminate in a live-fire drill…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Everyone is treated equally, says Supreme Court in Rahul defamation case

The Supreme Court stated all are treated equally in a defamation case hearing. Rahul Gandhi's plea challenging a High Court order was discussed. The court had previously stayed proceedings in the Lucknow defamation complaint. An application for early hearing was requested by the complainant's lawyer. The bench advised following procedure…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Who is Major Navya Shekhawat, first woman Army officer appointed President’s Aide-De-Camp assisting her in official duties ?

Major Navya Shekhawat has become the first woman Indian Army officer to serve as an Aide-de-Camp to President Droupadi Murmu. Commissioned into the Army Service Corps in 2021 after clearing the CDS examination and training at OTA Chennai, she became the second woman overall to hold the President’s ADC role,…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

India clears ₹1.10 lakh crore defence acquisitions for Army, Navy and Air Force

The Defence Acquisition Council approved acquisition proposals valued at approximately Rs 1.10 lakh crore. About ninety-eight percent of these procurements will be sourced from Indian industry. The Indian Army will receive Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Recce Vehicles and High Mobility Vehicles. The Indian Navy will procure Arudhra Radars and…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Who is Athira Suresh, the NIT Calicut grad who left ExxonMobil for the Indian Army?

Lieutenant Athira Suresh from Kozhikode, Kerala, was commissioned into the Indian Army on September 5, 2026, after leaving her job as a Project Controls Engineer at ExxonMobil. A Civil Engineering graduate from NIT Calicut, she joins a family with three generations of military service. She trained at OTA Gaya's SSC…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

From his father’s uniform to his own: Meet Lt Mohit Arora after seven years of perseverance

Officer Cadet Mohit Arora’s seven-year pursuit of a career in the Indian Army has brought him closer to a childhood dream shaped by his father’s military service. Despite securing high CAT percentiles and admission offers from three IIMs, he chose to remain focused on the Olive Green. His journey from…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Who is Sparsh Chhetri who left a corporate package worth lakhs to join the Indian Army?

Battalion Under Officer Sparsh Chhetri of Dehradun is carrying forward a four-generation family legacy of military service after leaving a corporate career as a Senior Data Analyst. A Computer Science graduate and multi-sport achiever, he also has NCC experience and has been appointed Battalion Under Officer at OTA Gaya. An…

The Economic Times · Sep 5