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Infantry

Army Commander - Northern Command, visited formations and units in North Kashmir deployed along the Line of Control and in the Hinterland.

DRAGUNOV SVD

Surya Command’s Inter Battalion Sniper Competition 2025 hosted by Golden Key Division brought together the finest Infantry sharpshooters in a demanding test of skill grit and battlefield composure. Across five intense days competitors operated in realistic tactical environments honing stealth camouflage range estimation wind reading and first-round hit capability.

Army Aviation Corps
ALH DHRUV

From first light to last call, Army Aviation stays mission-ready. Skilled aircrew, meticulously maintained machines and a culture of discipline ensure rapid response across terrain and conditions.

TATA & KALYANI Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles

PINAKA Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher

Army Day Parade 2026 Rehearsals

Mechanised Infantry

Cutting Edge Brigade of the Dot On Target Division conducted flotation and watermanship training to perfect water obstacle crossing and ensure seamless mobility, tempo and momentum on the battlefield. Always ready, whatever the terrain!

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command visited EME School, Vadodara.

Drone Warfare

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command visited Konark Corps to review the Operational and Administrative Readiness of the formation.

Infantry units of Striking 74 under Gandiv Division executed integrated fire maneuvers at Mahajan Field Firing Range during Exercise Shamsher, showcasing exceptional combat lethality and mission readiness.

T-72 AJEYA

BMP-2 SARATH

Sappers of the White Tiger Division validated combat readiness at Babina Field Firing Range, executing day-and-night Tank and ICV firing, fire-and-move engagements, and live demolitions.

Army Air Defence Corps
ZU-23-2

9K35 STRELA-10M

IGLA

GOC & All Ranks of Konark Corps extend their best wishes to All Ranks, Veterans & Families of Army Air Defence (AAD), on the occasion of 33rd Corps Day.

Army Service Corps

Gajraj Corps braved bad weather & poor visibility to rescue over 20 stranded civilians at Sela Top after a civil vehicle slipped off the road. Displaying quick resolve, the Action Team operated in extreme cold & harsh weather conditions, saving precious lives.

 

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Special Forces

FORCE TRAX Light Strike Vehicle

ALH DHRUV

Army Commander - Sapta Shakti Command, reviewed the preparations for Army Day Parade 2026, visiting key venues across Jaipur.

 

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On 06 Jan 2026, as part of the National Integration Tour, students from Dimapur, Nagaland, visited Indian Coast Guard Ship, SARTHAK at Porbandar Port, Gujarat.

 

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INS VIDYUT Launching P-15 Termit (Styx)

Sailors at Work

 

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HAWK

MI-17V5

 

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The harbour phase of the 17th DOSTI exercise is currently underway in Male, featuring collaborative MARPOL exercises and joint VBSS drills conducted by Indian Coast Guard, Sri Lankan Coast Guard and Maldives National Defence Forces onboard ICG ship.

Commander Coast Guard (West) reviewed the operational readiness of frontline Indian Coast Guard ships based at Mumbai from 12-13 Jan 26 at sea.

Swift & decisive action saves lives at sea. At 0900 hrs today, Indian Coast Guard Station Beypore received distress information regarding flooding onboard IFB St. Thisyos with 14 crew, approx 20 NM off Beypore. ICG Ship C-404 was immediately diverted for rendering assistance.

 

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Infantry

Army Day Parade 2026
Bhairav Battalion

High Altitude Gear

Army Commander - Northern Command visited formations and units across North and South Kashmir and carried out a comprehensive review of the operational environment.

Commander - Army Training Command (ARTRAC) visited the forward areas of Tripeaks Brigade on 16 Jan 2026.

AK-203

 

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Army Air Defence Corps

AKASH SAM System

 

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Drone Warfare

Army Commander - Northern Command visited the Centre of Expertise for Drone fabrication, maintenance and repairs. He also reviewed the repair and maintenance facilities essential for operational readiness and technological edge.

DG EME and Colonel Commandant of the Corps Of EME, visited the Sudarshan Chakra Corps and 3 EME Centre, Bhopal.

 

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Regiment of Artillery

105mm LFG

Suryastra (PULS) MLRS

155mm Sharang

BM-21 GRAD

Chetak Gunners remain combat-ready at all times through realistic training, stringent drills & high standards of technical & tactical proficiency.

 

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Special Forces

PARA SF Slithering from DHRUV

 

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Mechanised Infantry

BMP-2 SARATH ICV

Gandiv Knights, under the aegis of Gandiv Division, conducted battle oriented flotation training in Indra Gandhi Canal.

 

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Today, INS Kochi Naval Base's INS Venduruthy participated in the flag-off ceremony of INS Sagardhwani.

INS Vibhuti & INS Pralaya

INS Prabal

MH-60R SEAHAWK & DORNIER DO-228

MAG 2A1

NSV

 

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Hawk MK-132

Dhruv

Mi-17V5

 

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Special Forces

Air Force GARUD SOF during STIE from Mi-17

 

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Indian Coast Guard OPV Sankalp entered Port Victoria, Seychelles, on Overseas Deployment to Friendly Foreign Countries in the IOR.

 

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Special Forces

PARA SF Slithering from DHRUV
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When are the Dhruv-NG helicopters planned to be introduced?

 

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Indian Coast Guard OPV Sankalp entered Port Victoria, Seychelles, on Overseas Deployment to Friendly Foreign Countries in the IOR.

Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessels Varaha and Fast Patrol Vessel Atulya arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka today as part of their Overseas Deployment to Indian Ocean Region.

A trilateral maritime drill involving Indian Coast Guard, Maldives National Defence Force Coast Guard and Sri Lanka Coast Guard was conducted as part of the 17th edition of DOSTI exercise on 18 Jan 26 at Male, Maldives.

 

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Navy

INS Sagardhwani at Male, Maldives as part of Sagar Maitri V mission.

INS Deepak, the quintessential Fleet Support Ship of the Sword Arm celebrates 15 years of service to the nation embodying it's motto 'Anything, Anywhere'.

Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron 1TS - INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi made a port call at Belawan, Indonesia on 20 Jan 2026 as part of SE Asia deployment.

12.7mm SRCG

INS Vikramaditya

Indian Naval Air Squadron 343, the Frontier Formidables, based at Porbandar, marked 15 years of commissioning on 17 Jan 26 , celebrating a legacy of steadfast service and maritime vigilance.

 

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Hawk MK-132
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Dhruv
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Mi-17V5
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LCH Prachand & ALH Dhruv

An IAF MCC C-17 aircraft departed for Clark Air Base this morning, carrying ~30 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, including NDRF relief material, essential medicines & BHISHM Cube, to assist in the relief & recovery efforts of Government after the recent Super Typhoon.