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Special Forces & Airborne

Army Airborne Training School successfully conducted air drop validation of BMP-2 at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges on 17 Feb 26 from C-17 aircraft, employing Indigenous 28 ft Cluster Extractor Parachute with 4-point link.

Naval Marine Commandos extraction by SeaKing

 

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Mechanised Infantry

BMP-2 Sarath launching Konkurs-M

Battle Axe Division carried out 'Integrated Firing Drills' in forward areas of Rajasthan.

 

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Regiment of Artillery

Exercise 𝐕𝐀𝐉𝐑𝐀 𝐆𝐇𝐀𝐀𝐓, conducted by the White Tiger Division of Southern Command at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, reaffirmed the devastating combat capabilities of the K-9 Vajra gun system in the desert sector.

IBEX GUNNERS

 

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Armoured Corps

T-72 Ajeya

Integrating firepower with advanced surveillance and rapid mobility.

 

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Air Force carried out Exercise Vayu Shakti 2026

Chetak

Chinook carrying M777

Akash SAM

Su-30MkI

C-130J

LCH Prachand

President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter Prachand at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

HAWK Mk-132

The Suryakiran Team participated in the spectacular Indian Air Force Aerobatics Display at Jai Mahal Pal, Jaipur.

 

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Special Forces & Airborne

From the para dropping exercise conducted today (24-02-2026) at Agatti Airport as part of the Indian Air Force's "Kalarippayattu Maritime Exercise".

Headquarters Southern Air Command (SAC) successfully conducted a high-tempo joint maritime exercise “Kalari Leap”, in the Lakshadweep and Minicoy archipelago, alongwith forces from Armed Forces Special Operations Division (AFSOD) & Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on 24 Feb 26.

A member from Akashganga Skydiving Team

Anti-hijack drill conducted by Andaman and Nicobar Command at Sri Vijaya Puram Airport on 26 Feb 26.

Galatz

The Shatrujeet Brigade exemplifies elite combat readiness, whether dominating vertical battle spaces or executing tactical room interventions with surgical precision.

Special Forces of the Gajraj Corps conducted airborne Exercise ‘Gabharu Raiders’ at Misamari.

Specialist troops of Indian Army under Spear Corps successfully completed Exercise Flying Raider at Dinjan, Assam.

 

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From vibrant harbour engagements and professional exchanges to high-tempo multi-domain operations at sea, Exercise MILAN 26 culminated aboard India’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS R11 Vikrant.

Unveiling the crest of Anjadip, the third ship of the eight ASW-SWC built by GRSE.

Mig-29K

INS Vikramaditya

INS Aditya Tanker

Fighting fit at fifty six, Saroj Kumar Sharma, Honorary Sub Lieutenant and a Flight Diver makes history as the first Flight Diver to fly and instruct in this rank, age and seniority.

 

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Armoured Corps

T-90S Bhishma

Under the global spotlight, Southern Command conducted a high-tempo Fire & Manoeuvre Exercise, called Exercise Agni Varsha at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, integrating emerging technologies to enhance Multi-Domain Operations.

T-72 M1

T-72 Ajeya

 

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Infantry

Sako TRG 42

The Biennial Ex Nagarik Madad 2026, under the aegis of Eastern Command, was conducted by Bengal Sub Area at Barrackpore Military Station, Kolkata.

At 16,000 feet in the unforgiving heights of Uttarakhand’s Kumaon Region, the brave soldiers of Panchshul Brigade carve strength into snow.

 

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Drone Warfare

Commander of Western Command reviewed operational preparedness of Rising Star Corps.

GOC-in-C ARTRAC visited The Infantry School Mhow on 26 Feb 2026.

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command visited Shahbaz Division and was briefed on the Formation’s operational preparedness, modern warfighting capabilities and Tech Absorption initiatives.

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, reviewed the operational preparedness and administrative readiness of Sudarshan Chakra Corps, reaffirming the formation’s pivotal role in delivering decisive combat advantage.

Exercise Kharga Shakti 2026 concluded successfully after an intense operationally orientated training cycle that rigorously validated the combat readiness of Kharga Corps across the full spectrum of modern battlefield scenarios.

Kharga Corps validated the capabilities of newly raised ASHNI Platoons through an Inter Battalion ASHNI Platoon Competition, in form of Exercise Ashni Yoddha.

GOC, Fire and Fury Corps visited Army Highland Eagles Workshop, Leh on 28 Feb 2026 and inaugurated a state of the art facility for modern technology aggregation and repair.

GOC Konark Corps, visited Battle Axe Division during their training, reviewing their Operational Readiness.

 

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Service Corps

Commander of Northern Command, visited Kanpur Military Station to review operational preparedness of the formation in the prevailing security scenario.

Exercise Ashni Yoddha 2026

MRZR

Indian Army troops of Dao Division under Spear Corps honed their combat readiness in the snow-clad Eastern Himalayas.

 

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"Western Command Investiture Ceremony 2026"

 

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Aviation Corps

Apache, Dhruv & Rudra

 

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Mechanised Infantry

BMP-2 Sarath

 

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Regiment of Artillery

BM-21 Grad

 

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INS Vikramaditya

INS Vikrant achieves 1000 successful and safe arrested landings, marking a testament to relentless teamwork and combat readiness. Rear Admiral Vivek Dahiya, NM, FOC WF commended Team Vikrant and her embarked squadrons for this proud operational milestone.

Heron

INAS 342

 

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Indian Coast Guard ensured Safety at Sea of pilgrims congregating at Katchatheevu, as St Antony Church, Sri Lanka, observed two day Annual Celebrations 27/28 Feb 26 for the fisherfolks of both nations.

 

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Special Forces

PARA (SF)

Specialist troops of Spear Corps are conducting a Counter Terrorism Course for CISF personnel in Assam, sharpening the tactical skills of CISF to sharpen their skills.

 

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Drone Warfare

Commander - Western Command conducted a comprehensive review of the Operational Preparedness and Administrative Readiness of Vajra Corps.

GOC Rising Star Corps, reviewed operational preparedness of Fleur-De-Lis and Rising Star Air Defence Brigades, where modern capabilities including drones and AI-enabled systems were showcased.

 

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Infantry

The Unconventional Warfare Course conducted at CIJW School Vairengte concluded on 02 March 26.

On snow-laden heights where oxygen is scarce and winds cut like steel, the IBEX Warriors glide forward on ski patrols.

Battle Axe Division undertook a Mock Counter-Terrorism Exercise as part of Military Civil Fusion in coordination with CRPF, Police & State Administration, Rajasthan.