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C-17 Airdrops MARCOS to Rescue Hijacked Vessel

03 Nov,26

On November 02, the Indian Navy has used an IAF C-17 transport aircraft to precision airdrop Marine Commandos (MARCOS) in an overseas anti-piracy operation.Continue Reading

Why Iran’s Gulf Islands Matter

By Savio Rodrigues

03 Nov,26

On November 02, the United States carried out limited “defensive” strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, according to US officials.Continue Reading

MoD Signs Rs 53,000 Crore Deal for 8 Next Generation Corvettes

By Savio Rodrigues

02 Nov,26

On October 29, The Ministry of Defence signed contracts with two state-owned shipbuilders for eight Next Generation Corvettes (NGCs) for the Indian Navy worth ₹53,866.50 crore.Continue Reading

Rafale M Trial Revives India’s CATOBAR Question

By Savio Rodrigues

02 Nov,26

On October 29, the first Rafale M successfully landed on Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.Continue Reading

Top Headlines: 2nd November 2026

By Chakra Desk

02 Nov,26

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff on October 31, succeeding Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.Continue Reading

A GLOBAL SECURITY EPOCH

By Lt Gen Raj Shukla

31 Oct,26

The international security architecture is under manifest challenge, stress and strain. Even as hard power returns as the central organizing principle in geo-politicsContinue Reading