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Coast Guard

8000TD

ICGS VIJIT

ICGS SAMUDRA PRAHARI & HAL CHETAK

DHRUV Naval

DO-228

ICGS VISHWAST & ICGS VIJIT

 

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Mechanised Infantry

BMP-2 SARATH

The Cutting Edge Brigade of the Dot On Target Division conducted flotation and watermanship training to refine water-obstacle crossing and maintain seamless mobility, tempo and momentum across all terrains.

MUNTRA

DOT Division Gunners validated operational readiness through rigorous training at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges.

 

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Army Service Corps

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command witnessed the culmination of multi-agency Exercise TATRAKSHA, which showcased seamless integration of security agencies in coastal and creek operations.

 

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Air Defence Corps

AKASH SAM System

OSA-AK

GOC-in-C Central Command visited Army Air Defence College, Gopalpur to review training, operational preparedness and administrative facets of the premier institution.

Vajra AD Warriors unleash the fury of Akash missile firing under simulated battlefield conditions.

 

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Regiment of Artillery

130mm M46

DOT Division Gunners validated operational readiness through rigorous training at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges.

 

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Navy

INS VIKRAMADITYA

AK-630 CIWS

INS VIKRANT

The Indian Navy's INS Gharial has arrived at Colombo Port in Sri Lanka, carrying a consignment of 10 Bailey bridges for Sri Lanka's reconstruction following Cyclone Ditwah.

 

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Air Force

SU-30MKI

Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command, Air Marshal B Manikantan recently visited AF Stn Gwalior, the ‘Conglomerate of Professional Excellence’.

Rafale

AN-32

Dhruv

Northeast gets an Emergency Landing Facility

HAWK MK-132

Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team

The mighty Chinook facilitated induction of essential footbridge equipment at high-altitude in Lohit Valley thus boosting regional connectivity and access to remote areas through inter-service coordination.

An IAF's Chinook successfully airlifted an excavator from a forward post at 8000 ft in the Dibang sector.

IAF is undertaking joint in-situ air exercise with Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). The exercise will enhance operational coordination and interoperability between the two Air Forces. IAF Su-30MKI, AWACS, AEW&C and IL-78 refuelling aircraft are participating in the Ex, alongside RTAF Gripen aircraft, strengthening Indo-Thai defence cooperation and regional synergy.

Dhruv

Sarang Helicopter Display Team

PC-7

Air Officer Commanding-in-Command, Training Centre visited Air Force Station Tambaram on 03 & 04 Feb 26.

 

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Responding swiftly as a First Responder and trusted Global Security Partner, Indian Navy launched a Sea King helicopter on 14 Feb to evacuate a critically ill Japanese sailor from a JMSDF ship 200 km from Visakhapatnam.

Ships from the navies of India, Japan and Indonesia undertook a trilateral exercise in the Andaman Sea on 13 Feb 26, enhancing combined operational readiness, interoperability and reinforcing maritime cooperation towards a safe, secure and stable region.

Prestigious Flight Diver wings were awarded to 18 trainees of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard at a Passing Out Ceremony held at the School for Naval Airmen, SNC, Kochi on 13 Feb 26.

INS Tamal

INS Chennai

Western Fleet ships, with Fleet Commander embarked, arrived in Chennai for Operational Turnaround on 12 Feb 26, reinforcing cohesion & combat readiness.

Kavach Anti Missile Decoy System

INS Vikrant

INS Bangaram (T-65) marks 20 years of dedicated service to the Nation.

 

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Drone Warfare

Officers from the Air Force and Navy visited the Black Charger Brigade to witness manoeuvre warfare, gunnery drills and the tactical employment of tanks in real time conditions.

Army Commander Western Command, visited Tiger Division and Sabre Brigade to review operational preparedness and tech-driven innovations.

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, witnessed Black Mace Brigade showcase New Generation Equipment (NGE) and New Technology Equipment (NTE) during ‘𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐢–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔’, demonstrating a decisive transition towards future-ready warfare.

Dao Division under Spear Corps conducted a drone-based surveillance exercise in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, showcasing rapid launch, real-time monitoring and precise action in challenging terrain.

GOC Rising Star Corps visited Tiger Division & Sabre Brigade to review operational preparedness & tech-driven innovations.

 

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Armoured Corps & Mechanised Infanty

T-90S Bhishma

T-72 Ajeya & BMP-2 Sarath

Kharga Sappers validated their capability by employing inherent firepower while breaching and bridging composite obstacles under hostile fire, ensuring the timely establishment of composite crossings for a successful Break-in, while simultaneously demonstrating aggressive and relentless fire & move operations of tanks & ICVs under realistic battlefield conditions at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges.

 

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Air Defence Corps

ZU-23-2

AKASH SAM

OSA-AK

MR-SAM

Integrated Air Defence Firepower Demonstration was conducted at Army Air Defence College on 11 Feb 26.

 

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K9 VAJRA-T & BMP-2

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, reviewed ‘𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐔𝐃𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐊𝐓𝐈’, an all-arms manoeuvre exercise with live firing conducted by the Rudra Brigade at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, validating the Indian Army’s capability to undertake high-intensity, integrated operations in the evolving battlefield environments.

 

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Regiment of Artillery

155mm FH-77 Bofors

Living this timeless ethos, the Golden Key Gunners of Golden Key Division showcased outstanding precision, professionalism and combat readiness during a Field Firing Exercise conducted as part of their Annual Practice Camp.

 

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Infantry

In the forward reaches of Pallanwala and Rajouri, the GOC White Knight Corps, alongside GOC CrossSwordsDivision and GOC Romeo Force, reviewed the security landscape and operational preparedness along the Line of Control and Counter Terrorism Grid.

Panther Division conducts Integrated Training with the Indian Air Force, strengthening joint preparedness and operational synergy.

GOC, White Knight Corps visited forward areas in the Naushera Sector to undertake a comprehensive review of the prevailing security environment and operational preparedness along the Line of Control.

GOC Fire & Fury Corps, visited forward posts of Ultimate Force in Ladakh to review operational preparedness and combat readiness.

 

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Sarang Helicopter Display Team

Indian Air Force helicopters are battling wildfires at two fronts, conducting relentless aerial firefighting missions in challenging terrain. At Walong, Arunachal Pradesh, a total of 139,800 litres of water has been dropped, successfully extinguishing the blaze. Simultaneously, operations continue over Dzukou Valley in Nagaland with Mi-17 V5 helicopters drawing water from Padumpokhiri Lake (Dimapur) to battle fires near Japfu Peak amid steep slopes, poor visibility and rarefied air.

 

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The International Fleet Review IFR 2026, held at Visakhapatnam, was graced by the presence of Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the Hon'ble President of India, and brought together maritime forces from around the world. Indian Coast Guard was represented by four frontline ships - Samudra Pratap, Sujay, Sarathi and Veera - three Dornier aircraft in the ceremonial flypast and a 24 member marching contingent.

 

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HAL Chetak

Aircrew training on search and rescue at sea.

Indian Navy Ship 'Surat' made a port call at Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi today as a part of its Overseas Deployment.

MIG-29K

INS Sutlej completes 33 years of Service.

INS Car Nicobar, a premier indigenous Waterjet Fast Attack Craft of completes 17th Anniversary on 16 Feb 2026.

International Fleet Review 2026

MH-60R Seahawk

Romeos glam up the sky over a mission on Monday and set the tone for the week.

 

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Infantry

Commander of Northern Command, visited the Sunderbani Sector following the successful culmination of Operation Jwala, which foiled an infiltration bid and resulted in the recovery of war-like stores.

Commander of Northern Command visited Siachen Brigade to review combat potential and operational preparedness.

Ibex Rhinos of Ibex Brigade have successfully concluded the Combat Ski Cadre at Surya Battle School, Auli — sharpening the edge of high-altitude warfare.

Red Shield Division under Spear Corps assisted the Survey of India in placing subsidiary pickets along the Indo–Myanmar Border near Yangoubung village, Manipur by conducting area sanitisation and demining operations through dense jungle terrain.

The General Officer Commanding, Trishakti Corps, visited an operational formation in East Sikkim to review its preparedness in the challenging Super High Altitude Area terrain.

 

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Air Defence Corps

Strela-10M

Shilka

Kharga Air Defence Warriors validated effectiveness of Counter-UAS Grid during recently concluded Combat Readiness Test Exercise.

Air Defence Warriors of Blazing Skies Brigade, exhibited immaculate firepower & flawless target engagement while validating firing standards in the challenging deserts of Rajasthan.

 

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Drone Warfare

Kharga Sappers validated precision targeting capability of armed drones for obstacle breaching and reduction of enemy defences in a Drone Firing Exercise under battlefield conditions.