🇮🇳🤝🇬🇧 Day 3 #ExKonkan2025 Participating forces maintained high operational... tempo during advanced tactical air warfare and air defence drills involving carrier-based fighter aircraft. Maritime patrol assets and anti-submarine warfare helicopters conducted complex, coordinated ASW operations with surface and subsurface assets, demonstrating #interoperability and synergy. #IndiaUKFriendship Ministry of Defence, Government of India Western Naval Command The Sword Arm UK Carrier Strike Groupshow more

#VARUNA2025, 4-day Indo-French bilateral naval exercise concluded on #22Mar... along the Western Seaboard. Final day witnessed coordinated manoeuvres by ships from both Navies, synchronised formation flying by aircraft, and a steam past, reflecting the synergy between the #IndianNavy and #FrenchNavy. 🇮🇳-🇫🇷 #BridgesofFriendship Marine nationale French Carrier Strike Group Western Naval Command The Sword Armshow more

‼️🇬🇧🇦🇺The Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth has assumed command... of Exercise Bersama Lima 25, leading forces from the UK, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Singapore. The drill focuses on carrier strike operations, joint air–sea integration, and strengthening interoperability across the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA). See the latest updates with us: NSTRIKEshow more

🇮🇳🤝🇳🇱 Sailing in Sync ⚓ #IndianNavy’s #INSSharda conducted a... #PASSEX with Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS De Ruyter off #Kochi on #07May 26. Tactical manoeuvres, communication drills, flying operations and a traditional steam past highlighted seamless interoperability and strong maritime partnership at sea. #BridgesOfFriendship #MaritimeSecurity #IndoPacific SpokespersonNavy Ministry of Defence, Government of India NL Embassy for India, Nepal and Bhutan🇮🇳🇳🇵🇧🇹 Koninklijke Marine India in the Netherlands Marisa Gerards Generaal Onno Eichelsheimshow more

OPERATION SINDOOR Immediately after the cowardly Pakistani sponsored #PahalgamTerrorAttack,... the Indian Navy validated the anti-missile and anti-aircraft defence capability in a complex threat environment using a cross platform cooperative mechanism. The operation leveraged #IndianNavy's comprehensive layered Fleet Air Defence mechanism, enabling quick and clear distinction between commercial, neutral and hostile aircraft or flying objects, and neutralisation of threats at extended ranges. The #CarrierBattleGroup with its integral Air Wing provides the first layer of this layered mechanism. The presence of our #AircraftCarrier with a large number of Mig 29K fighters and Air Borne Early Warning helicopters prevented any suspicious or hostile aircraft from closing within several hundred kilometres. Our powerful CBG, with formidable offensive capability was able to operate with impunity and maintained an uncontested presence in the area of operations, compelling the Pakistani Air Elements to remain bottled up close to the coast denying any opportunity to be a threat in maritime space. The #IndianNavy’s dominance thus ensured that should we choose to, we can strike at will. #OperationSindoor Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY Indian Air Forceshow more

#INSTrikand arrived at Mombasa, #Kenya on #07Apr 26 during... ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. Coinciding with the visit of VAdm Krishna Swaminathan, #FOCINC #WNC, the port call includes professional engagements, interactions with Kenya Defence Forces and senior officials, followed by a #PASSEX with #KenyaNavy on departure. Strengthening maritime cooperation & ties. 🇮🇳 🤝 🇰🇪 #BridgesofFriendship #MAHASAGAR Western Naval Command Kenya Defence Forces India in Kenyashow more

Three Subs Three Mates Three Days …. #IndianNavy successfully... achieved maiden mating of the #DSRV with foreign submarines in South China Sea during #XPR25 conducting full spectrum of Intervention & Rescue Operations. This included ROV ops over three days, showcasing our growing global rescue capabilities. This milestone underscores our readiness, interoperability and commitment to global submarine rescue proving India as a dependable maritime partner and a proactive contributor to regional safety and humanitarian response at sea. #RSN #ProudAndHistoric #PrecisionMeetsProfessionalism India in Singapore Ministry of Defence Eastern Naval Command 🇮🇳show more

❗️🇺🇸🇨🇳China has constructed full-scale simulated targets resembling U.S. aircraft... carriers in the Gobi Desert, including replicas of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier decks and mock-ups associated with F-35 Lightning II operations. These installations are fitted with rail-based systems that allow the targets to move, replicating carrier maneuvering at sea. The setup is widely assessed as being designed to support testing and refinement of China’s anti-ship strike capabilities, particularly the DF-21D, often referred to as a “carrier-killer” missile. By using realistic, mobile targets, the People’s Liberation Army can evaluate detection, tracking, guidance, and terminal accuracy against carrier-sized platforms under controlled conditions. Such testing underscores Beijing’s focus on countering U.S. naval power projection in the Indo-Pacific and improving its ability to hold high-value maritime assets at risk in a potential conflict scenario. See the latest updates with us: NSTRIKEshow more

🚨🇷🇺 NATO IN PANIC: RUSSIA ARMS WORLD’S LARGEST CRUISER... WITH SUBMARINE HUNTERS The Russian cruiser ‘Admiral Nakhimov’ is now ready to destroy any enemy submarine threat, equipped with three Ka-27M anti-submarine helicopters, making the world’s largest surface combatant the non-aircraft-carrier warship with the largest airborne squadron of any in service. 🔸 The 28,000-ton Admiral Nakhimov remains the world’s largest surface combatant and the only one designed from the outset to carry three heavyweight Ka-27M helicopters in a below-deck hangar. 🔸 The modernized Ka-27M helicopters deliver real-time digital sensor fusion, the Kopye-A radar for extended-range multi-target tracking, and advanced sonobuoy processing that better separates quiet submarine signatures from background noise. 🔸 These helicopters push detection hundreds of kilometers beyond hull-mounted sonars, laying active and passive sonobuoy fields while cueing the cruiser’s Otvet anti-submarine missiles against contacts the ship itself cannot yet hear. 🔸 In the Arctic and Norwegian Sea, Western submarines concentrate on monitoring and holding Russia’s sea-based nuclear deterrent at risk—this air wing addresses the growing difficulty of detecting stealthier boats from surface platforms alone. 🔸 Though the Kirov class excels in air defense and anti-ship strikes, its Arctic value may ultimately rest heaviest on these expanded helicopter-enabled anti-submarine capabilities. Do you think Admiral Nakhimov gives Russia a real anti-submarine edge in the Arctic?show more

The man behind the strikes of the 11 PAF... bases during Operation Sindoor. Commanding Officer of the elite No 17 "Golden Arrows" Squadron, Group Captain Ranjeet Singh Sidhu, received the prestigious military decoration Vir Chakra for his heroics during Operation Sindoor in May, where he flew multiple deep penetration strike missions to destroy designated targets with surgical precision while facing complex threat scenarios and layered air defences. The fighter pilot made dynamic, real time decisions in the air, adapting swiftly to emerging threats and operational variables. His bold leadership and composure under fire were instrumental in achieving the intended strike outcomes while ensuring the survivability of friendly forces operating under the air defence cover provided by his squadron. In each of these missions, he ensured the planning and execution of air operations by his squadron from three different locations along the Western sector. His courage, precision, and leadership earned him the Vir Chakra, India's third highest wartime gallantry award.show more

Exercise DUSTLIK 2026 - the 7th edition of the... India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise, is being conducted at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area, Namangan, Uzbekistan, from 12 to 25 April 2026. The exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability and joint operational capability in semi-mountainous terrain, with focus on joint planning, tactical drills, special arms skills and special operations against unlawful armed groups. During the exercise, troops of both contingents have undertaken area familiarisation, exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures, ambidextrous pistol firing, reflex shooting, RPG firing, unarmed combat, bayonet fighting, UAV application, Fire and Move drills in urban terrain, Combat Casualty Evacuation, reconnaissance and surveillance, house intervention drills, mountaineering, rappelling, sniper training and navigation exercises to strengthen tactical synergy and operational readiness. Physical endurance and team spirit have also been reinforced through runs, calisthenics, yoga and other confidence-building activities. In the coming days, the exercise is expected to advance to more complex joint missions in semi-mountainous terrain, including strike operations against hostile objectives, capture of designated targets, heliborne employment, establishment of a joint command and control structure and validation of integrated special operations procedures, further deepening coordination and interoperability between the Indian Army and the Uzbekistan Army.show more

‼️🇺🇦🔥🇷🇺 After days of systematically degrading Russian air defenses... around Novorossiysk and Gelendzhik, Ukraine launched a massive combined strike on the strategically vital port of Novorossiysk overnight. The operation involved cruise missiles and several types of long-range kamikaze drones, striking multiple high-value facilities across the port complex. Among the targets hit were: ▪️ Oil terminal infrastructure; ▪️ The Russian naval base; ▪️ The grain export terminal; ▪️ The maritime transport terminal. The attack came after Ukrainian forces spent days methodically targeting Russian air-defense and electronic-warfare assets across the Novorossiysk-Gelendzhik area, apparently creating vulnerabilities for the larger strike that followed. With long- and medium-range surface-to-air missile systems apparently unavailable or insufficient in the immediate area, Russian forces spent much of the night attempting to engage incoming Ukrainian drones and missiles with shorter-range anti-aircraft systems and gunfire, without preventing strikes on several key facilities. The sequence illustrates an increasingly sophisticated Ukrainian approach to deep-strike operations: first pressure and degrade the defensive network, then exploit the resulting gaps with a larger combined missile-and-drone attack against strategically important military and economic infrastructure. Novorossiysk is particularly important to Moscow because it combines major energy-export infrastructure with one of the Russian Black Sea Fleet's principal bases. Successfully penetrating its defenses therefore puts pressure on both Russia's military presence in the Black Sea and the infrastructure supporting its economy. See the latest updates with us: Visionershow more

#ThisDayThatYear | 26 May 1999 #OpSafedSagar — the Indian... Air Force’s codename for its air operations during the KargilWar1999 — was launched in support of ground forces under Operation Vijay. It aimed to flush out Pakistani regulars and intruders who had occupied Indian positions along the LoC in the Kargil sector. This was the first large-scale use of air power in the Kashmir region since the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Never before had an air force been tasked with such high-altitude precision operations in rugged mountainous terrain—making it a watershed moment in military aviation history. Operation Safed Sagar was a trailblazer in many ways: it saw air power employed in unconventional roles, demonstrated the effectiveness of limited use of air assets in a localised conflict, and shattered the long-held notion that use of air power would inevitably escalate into full-scale war. The operation not only showcased the versatility and resolve of the Indian Air Force but also established the deterrent value of calibrated air strikes—even in a low-intensity conflict. It proved that air power could decisively alter the course of battle without crossing international boundaries. #IndianAirForce #OpSafedSagar #IAFHistory #IAF रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY INshow more

🇺🇦 In Paris, Ukrainians presented the unmanned surface drone... SIRENA at the EUROSATORY-2026 exhibition. The drone is equipped with powerful electronic warfare (EW) systems and anti-aircraft missiles. ▪️ The main feature of the complex is the integrated jammer, which operates across a wide frequency range — from 300 to 6000 MHz. Thanks to this, the platform can simultaneously block enemy communications, GNSS navigation signals, and drone control channels. ▪️ The effective radius of electronic suppression of enemy assets reaches 30 kilometers. To ensure high combat effectiveness, the drone is equipped with the Pelican V1 radar and the Scorpion V5 electronic warfare system. The drone can reach speeds of up to 90 km/h and carry up to 300 kg of payload. ▪️ SIRENA can also operate continuously for 24 hours, providing coastal defense and reconnaissance at distances of up to 800 kilometers. The SIRENA unmanned surface drone represents a significant advancement in Ukraine’s naval and coastal defense technologies. Its powerful electronic warfare capabilities combined with anti-aircraft systems make it a versatile tool for countering enemy drones, protecting maritime infrastructure, and conducting long-duration reconnaissance missions. Its presentation at a major international exhibition highlights the rapid development of Ukrainian defense innovation. Video is generated by grok AIshow more

#CycloneDitwah | Indian Air Force Humanitarian Assistance The Indian... Air Force, in close coordination with Sri Lankan authorities, carried out major rescue and evacuation operations in the landslide-affected Kotmale region, which remains completely cut off by road. Across the day’s missions, IAF helicopters evacuated a total of 45 stranded passengers, including 6 critical casualties and 4 infants, and brought them safely to Colombo. These included 12 Indian nationals and over 30 foreign nationals from countries such as Germany, South Africa, Slovenia, the UK, Poland, Belarus, Iran, Australia, Pakistan and Bangladesh, along with Sri Lankan citizens. To reinforce ground relief efforts, the IAF also airlifted 57 Sri Lankan Army personnel into the affected area to support rescue and clearance operations. The scale and speed of these missions underline India’s steadfast commitment to assisting Sri Lanka in its hour of need with the Indian Air Force delivering swift, coordinated and compassionate HADR support under challenging conditions. #HADR #IAF #SriLanka #CycloneDitwah #OpSagarBandhu रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY SpokespersonNavy IN DISHA by Indian Air Forceshow more

Indian Army Strengthens Close Air Support with Prachand Sortie,... Apache Firing The Indian Army has reinforced its focus on strengthening close air support for ground operations, a critical element in modern warfare. Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi flew a sortie on the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter Prachand at HAL, Bengaluru yesterday. This was followed by a key operational demonstration today at Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan, where the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter carried out its first field firing, successfully engaging targets with Hellfire missiles and other onboard weapons. The activities showcased how attack helicopters can operate in close coordination with ground troops, even in high-threat environments involving small arms fire, shoulder-fired missiles and drones. These platforms demonstrated rapid target acquisition and precision strike capability, directly supporting manoeuvre on the battlefield. Advanced sensors, fire control systems and real-time data links enabled faster decision-making and immediate action, ensuring that battlefield intelligence was quickly converted into effective strikes. The Apache highlighted its role as a force multiplier by enhancing the reach, lethality and responsiveness of ground forces, while Prachand reflected India’s growing indigenous strength in combat aviation. The demonstrations underline Indian Army’s focus on integrating air and land capabilities to enhance battlefield effectiveness and maintain operational momentum.show more

An informed military source has disclosed to Fars News... Agency new details about a complex Iranian intelligence and operational effort preceding the early Thursday attacks on several US military bases in the region. According to the source, the strikes inflicted significant damage on high-value US military equipment. The source said Iranian forces closely tracked two US Navy P-8 surveillance aircraft from the moment they took off. One aircraft reportedly departed from Diego Garcia Air Base in the central Indian Ocean, while the other flew from a US military base in Western Europe toward the southern Persian Gulf. Based on intelligence gathered during the operation, Iran allegedly targeted the aircrafts’ locations at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain and Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait using precision-guided weapons. A separate source stated that Iranian intelligence and field surveillance assets also monitored the deployment of at least three US F-35 fighter jets inside a hangar at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan up until the final moments before the missile launches. According to the source, Iran subsequently struck the exact location of the hangar with long-range solid-fuel missiles.show more

BREAKING: For the first time since the start of... the war in Iran under Operation Lion’s Roar, the Israeli Air Force has conducted airstrikes against targets in Bojnord, in the northeast of Iran. At approximately 18:50 local time, air defense systems in Bojnord were activated, with multiple eyewitness reports confirming the sound of anti-aircraft fire across the city. This marks the first known engagement in this area since the beginning of the war, indicating a geographic expansion of Israeli Air Force operations into northeastern Iran. Simultaneously, a wave of coordinated strikes appears to have hit the wider Khorasan region—particularly Mashhad—between 18:45 and 18:54, suggesting a multi-target strike package. Eyewitness reports from Mashhad describe: 6–7 explosions in rapid succession around 18:48 Continuous air defense activity in western districts, especially Vakilabad, Qasemabad, and Elahiyeh Severe ground tremors following at least one major impact at 18:52 Sustained anti-aircraft fire lasting up to a minute, indicating attempted interception Some reports point to a possible strike near sensitive security-related locations, including areas around the Ministry of Intelligence and Vakilabad Prison, though this remains unconfirmed. The timing is critical: - 18:45–18:48 → Initial explosions in Mashhad - 18:48–18:52 → Peak strike intensity and air defense response - 18:50 → Air defenses activated in Bojnord This synchronization strongly indicates a coordinated Israeli Air Force strike across multiple cities, likely targeting pre-selected fixed sites using precision-guided munitions. The pattern of repeated impacts in a confined area suggests deliberate targeting rather than dispersed strikes. The activation of air defenses in Bojnord—despite no prior activity in the region—suggests either: Incoming threats detected late, or Secondary strike routes or diversionary flight paths used by Israeli aircraft or stand-off munitions There are also parallel reports of air defense activity in eastern Tehran at the same time, pointing to either a nationwide alert status or a multi-axis operational design. At this stage, Iranian authorities have not released official details regarding targets or damage. However, the consistency of reports and the synchronized timeline confirm that this was a significant expansion of Israeli strike operations into northeastern Iran, with Bojnord now entering the operational battlespace for the first time in this war. #OperationEpicFury #OperationLionsRoarshow more