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The Indian government's Union Budget for 2026-27 underscores a commitment to strengthening national security, with a record allocation for the Ministry of Defence, emphasizing modernization, self-reliance, and veterans' welfare. A total of ₹7.85 lakh crore has been allocated, marking a significant increase over previous years, with
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Shri Divakar Jayant has assumed the role of Director General of Naval Armament at the Ministry of Defence's Naval Headquarters. He succeeds Shri P Upadhyay and brings over 33 years of service experience to the position. Source: Original Link
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The third edition of the Future Warfare Course will be held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi from February 2-25, 2026. Organized by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), the course aims to enhance the understanding of how technology impacts modern warfare.
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In the Union Budget for FY 2026-27, the Ministry of Defence has been allocated a record Rs 7.85 lakh crore, marking a 15.19% increase over the previous year. This substantial allocation aims at modernizing the Armed Forces, reinforcing domestic industries, and enhancing defence capabilities. A significant portion of
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The Ministry of Defence has released a list of Army personnel who will be conferred with gallantry and distinguished service awards on Republic Day 2026. This announcement highlights the bravery and service excellence of the awardees, recognizing their significant contributions. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Defence has published a list of individuals awarded honorary ranks on the occasion of Republic Day 2026. The announcement includes the Active Gazette ENG RD 2026, Rank JCO Gazette ENG RD-2026, and Rank NCO Gazette ENG RD-2026. The Press Information Bureau released this on January 24, 2026.
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The National School Band Competition, part of the 2026 Republic Day celebrations, has concluded at the Zonal level with 16 school teams from across India advancing to the grand finale. This event, organized by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education, aimed to foster patriotism and unity among
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The Ministry of Defence has announced that passes for the Full Dress Rehearsal of the Republic Day 2026 parade at Kartavya Path will be available for free. These passes can be booked from January 15 to January 16, 2026, via the Aamantran website or mobile app. Source: Original Link
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The National School Band Competition 2025-26 concluded successfully at the state level as part of Republic Day Celebrations 2026, with participation from 763 school bands involving 18,013 students nationwide. The competition, conducted by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education, seeks to foster unity, patriotism, and holistic education.
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The Ministry of Defence, led by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, reported significant advancements in its 'Year of Reforms 2025' initiative. Key achievements include improved defence preparedness, increased indigenisation, streamlined procurement processes, and enhanced welfare measures for veterans. The Ministry also made progress in international defense cooperation and
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The Ministry of Defence of India has signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance with the US government to secure sustainment support for the Indian Navy's fleet of MH-60R helicopters. This deal, valued at approximately Rs 7,995 crore, will extend over five years under the US Foreign Military
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The Department of Military Affairs successfully implemented Special Campaign 5.0 from October 2-31, 2025, focusing on cleanliness and reducing public grievances. The campaign identified 5,274 sites, simplified 455 processes, and generated Rs 41.64 crore from scrap disposal. Additionally, 718,898 files were reviewed, freeing up significant space.