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SIKH Light Infantry

As part of Operational preparedness and validation training Bhairav Battalion carried out rigourous training to undertake any offensive task across the border.

Lt Gen Rajiv Kumar Sahni, AVSM, VSM, PhD, Director General EME & Colonel Commandant visited the Spear Corps and interacted with troops, appreciating their professionalism, technical proficiency and mission-oriented maintenance support.

Under the aegis of Chetak Corps, Chetak Areners underwent comprehensive communication training in realistic combat conditions.

 

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National Security Guard (NSG)

NSG’s 52 SAG carried out a Counter-Terrorism exercise at Reserve Bank of India, Delhi.

NSG’s 11 SRG conducted counter-terror mock exercises at Surat International Airport, ONGC Hazira & GSPL with Gujarat Police, Chetak Commandos, CISF & Surat Civil Administration.

NSG’s 51 Special Action Group conducted a counter-terrorist exercise at Durgiana Temple, Nexus Mall & Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar from 24–27 Nov 2025.

NSG conducted a Counter-Terrorism joint exercise with Delhi Police at Akshardham Temple, Delhi.

11 SRG, NSG & CISF DMRC Unit conducted a joint metro intervention exercise at Sikandarpur Metro Station.

52 SAG, NSG, in coordination with Gurugram Police & State Fire Department, conducted Counter-Terrorism Mock Exercise at DPS Dwarka Expressway, Gurugram.

NSG with UP Police, IWAI, NDRF & IAF conducted Op Ganga Guard at Varanasi.

26 SCG, NSG conducted a Jt CT Ex with Maharashtra Police, RCP & QRTs at Ellora Caves, Grishneshwar Temple & Hotel Rama International, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (08–10 Nov) to test response & synergy against terror threats.

28 SCG, NSG Hyderabad, in coordination with OCTOPUS & Telangana Police, conducted a Joint Counter-Terrorism Mock Exercise & Building Intervention at the International School of Hyderabad, ICRISAT, Hyderabad.

 

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DHRUVs of Sarang Helicopter Display Team

Paratroopers

Dornier Do-228

IAF celebrated the 1971 war victory at AF Station Mohanbari in Assam on 10 Dec 25, celebrating the valour of the Indian Armed Forces with a spectacular flying display, re-enacting key missions from the war.

SU-30MKI

GOC Spear Corps, visited the 106 Squadron of the Indian Air Force at Jorhat, Assam on its 66th Raising Day.

 

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Inspector General, TM COMCG (NW) reviewed Operational, Administrative and Infrastructural preparedness of strategically significant Indian Coast Guard District HQ South Gujarat from 09-11 Dec 25.

 

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The first vessel of the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft (DSC), DSC A20, is scheduled to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on 16 Dec 25 at Kochi, Southern Naval Command.

Kamov Ka-31

INS Tushil, The Protector Shield of the Sword Arm marks its first anniversary.

 

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The White Tiger Division of Southern Command exercised the combat effectiveness of Tunguska and Shilka weapon systems through accurate, all-weather engagements.

Golden Katar Division honing its Operational Readiness by integrating cutting-edge technology with refined Tactics, Techniques & Procedures in the Thar desert of Rajasthan.

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Command, visited the School of Artillery, Devlali.

Golden Katar Division of Southern Command executed dynamic operations-oriented training, rehearsed Tactics, Techniques & Procedures while integrating advanced surveillance systems, precision-engagement platforms and next-generation Battlefield Technology.

COS, HQ Surya Command visited 510 Army Base Workshop to review its vital role in providing base level engineering support to the Indian Army.

Director General EME & Colonel Commandant, visited Vajra Corps and interacted with our techno warriors, commending their precision, professionalism and mission-centric innovation.

Fire & Fury Corps unveil a state-of-the-art Drone Training Node-forging Future Proof Warriors skilled in surveillance, target acquisition, and precision strikes.

M46

Gandiv Division under the aegis of Chetak Corps executed an Integrated Firing Exercise at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, showcasing their unwavering resolve, tactical proficiency and overwhelming firepower.

M777A3

FH-77 Bofors

Dao Division, under the aegis of Spear Corps, conducted a successful integrated day and night live-firing exercise at BFFR.

 

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Exercise EKUVERIN 2025, a long-standing Indo–Maldivian bilateral military exercise, reflects the enduring defence partnership between India and the Maldives, built on mutual trust and shared security interests in the Indian Ocean Region.

 

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MIG-29UPG

MI-17V5

Western Air Command conducted Exercise Joint Ops Stamina Honing (JOSH)—a high-intensity joint exercise aimed at enhancing endurance, precision, and combat proficiency through close operational integration.

Strengthening jointness and international cooperation Indo-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI V 2025 featured integrated training for Special Heliborne Operations and Casevac bringing together the Indian Air Force, Indian Army and Malaysian Armed Forces.

The IAF is hosting Exercise AviaIndra-2025, a joint exercise with the Russian Federation Aerospace Force (RFASF) from 15–22 Dec 2025. The exercise reflects the long-standing Indo-Russian relationship and continues the Avia Indra series which began in 2014.

 

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Indian Coast Guard showcased maritime excellence through an engaging operational demonstration in collaboration with the UT Administration on the occasion of Diu Liberation Day.

Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (North East) conducted a Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise at Paradip on 16–17 Dec 25 with participation of multiple stakeholders and agencies.

 

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INAS 335, the "Ospreys," the second Indian Naval Air Squadron to operate the multi-role MH 60R helicopters, was commissioned on 17 Dec 25 at INS Hansa, Goa in presence of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS.

The Indian Navy commissioned the first Diving Support Craft, DSC A20, at Naval Base, Kochi.

Naval Component of Andaman & Nicobar Command participated in 45th edition of IND–INDO CORPAT from 10–16 Dec 25, further strengthening India–Indonesia maritime cooperation.

 

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GOC Golden Key Division visited Saidpur Brigade, reviewed key operational initiatives and ongoing capability enhancement efforts.

GOC Kharga Corps, reviewed operational readiness of Kharga Sappers and lauded the formation for innovation and technological absorption in execution of Combat Engineer tasks.

Deep Strikers of Kharga Corps carried out a Successful Operational Validation of Kharga Chakra, a 100 km EW-resilient Fixed Wing UAV, jointly developed by Chennai-based start ups and Deep Strikers Eagle at Mahajan Field Firing Range.

GOC in C ARTRAC visited SDD on 18 Dec 2025. The General officer was briefed on developmental initiatives undertaken by SDD in cutting-edge technologies of AR/VR, Simulators and Robotics.

Army Commander, Sapta Shakti Command visited Sarvada Agrani Brigade and reviewed its operational preparedness and combat engineering validation in a realistic environment, showcasing high readiness and tech-enabled proficiency.

Military Tattoo held at the Mangal Pandey Training Area, Vijay Durg, Kolkata.

Konark Corps forges the next generation warriors with nerves of steel – hardened by the enduring environment of Great Rann Of Kutch in Gujarat.

Uttar Bharat Inter Battalion Infantry Mortar Firing Competition was successfully concluded at a 14,000 feet High Altitude Field Firing Range.

Experienced mountaineers from the Tiranga Mountain Rescue Team conducted joint avalanche rescue training and drills with the warriors of Trishakti Corps, focusing on avalanche risk mitigation, rescue techniques and survival skills under extreme mountain conditions.

GOC Rising Star Corps reviewed the operational readiness of drone operators, commending their battle drills & seamless integration of drones into operations.

GOC, Fire and Fury Corps reviewed the operational preparedness of units deployed in the High Altitude Areas of Ladakh.

Demonstrating resolute will, unerring accuracy & operational precision, Gunners of Gajraj Corps executed Artillery Firing during the Annual Training Exercise in the high mountain terrain of Gamrala Field Firing Ranges at 14,200 Ft. Conducted by day & night, the exercise validated combat readiness through integrated employment of Drones, RPAs & New generation equipment, powerfully showcasing the formidable might of Indian Artillery.

Gurj Division conducted a Joint Integrated Training Exercise employing Rudra Helicopters, achieving seamless ground-to-air combat integration - delivering decisive operational superiority and precision firepower.

GOC Rising Star Corps reviewed the operational preparedness of Sabre Brigade, commending the troops for maintaining a high state of Operational readiness.

Red Horns Division of Gajraj Corps organised a series of impactful activities at the newly inaugurated Lachit Borphukan Military Station in Assam.

Spear Corps conducted Airborne Exercise 'Winged Raider' on 15-16 Dec 2025. Specialist troops carried out Combat Free Fall from C-130J Hercules, GPADS Drop and Static-Line Jumps at Majuli Island Drop Zone (DZ) demonstrating readiness for evolving challenges.

Exercise Konark Shakti — the integrated firing of Konark Gunners validated the employment of long range precision artillery firepower, combat drones, counter UAS systems & commando OPs.

 

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* Do you think they saw us, Kabir?
* I don't think so, Nirav. The vehicles are perfectly painted to match the sand...

* Forward command post, stand ready for orders, stand ready for orders, two "lunar vehicles" detected, we are ready to begin firing...
* Kabir and Nirav definitely didn't understand the camouflage exercise...

* Yes sir, we're heading to the position to get ready for shooting, let's go as fast as our legs can carry us...

* Veer and his mortar team are arriving. Should we radio them to let them know we've detected them?
* Nah, let them run a little longer, Samar. We'll let them know when they're ready to fire the mortars...

 

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HAWK Mk-132

 

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President Droupadi Murmu embarked the Indian Navy's indigenous Kalvari class submarine INS Vaghsheer at Karwar Naval Base, Karnataka.

INS Imphal celebrates 2 years of service to the nation.

 

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ICGS VIJAYA & ICGS VARAD Offshore Patrol Vessels

 

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NETRA V4 PRO & SWITCH Drones

Sako TRG 42

34 Officer Cadets from OTA Gaya visited Nuranang Battalion under Saidpur Brigade.

T-90S BHISHMA MBT

Asteria A200-XT Drone

The Armoured Warriors of the Dot On Target Division undertook intensive training, proving their mettle as the spearhead of the modern battlefield.

K9 Vajra Thunder SPH

The White Tiger Division of Southern Command hosted an officers’ delegation from Border Security Force Central School, Tekanpur, reinforcing inter-service jointness and operational interoperability.

Director General (DG) of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of EME, visited the Brahmastra Corps of Eastern Command from 19–20 Dec 2025.

Troops of Dao Division under Spear Corps, in coordination with Assam Rifles and the Indian Air Force, validated the seamless induction of forces in remote forward areas.

Indian Army and ITBP troops, deployed in the extreme high altitude terrain of North Sikkim, conducted a seven day joint tactical exercise, culminating in 48 hours of continuous night operations.

 

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National Security Guard (NSG)

CISF, in coordination with NSG, conducted a Counter Hijacking Mock Exercise at Cochin International Airport to assess preparedness and coordinated response to an in-flight security threat.

A Joint Counter Terrorist Mock Exercise was conducted at Delhi Airport to boost threat-response capability, sharpen tactical readiness and ensure smooth coordination among all security and emergency agencies.

NSG responding to Delhi Blast

 

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Exercise Shakti 2025

 

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Army Drone Operators

 

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T-90S Bhishma MBT