Change of Command at Military Institute of Technology, Pune; Air Vice Marshal V Rajasekhara took over as Commandant
PUNE: Military Institute of Technology, Girinagar, Pune, the premier Tri-services Technical Training Institution under HQ Integrated Defence Staff, witnessed a change at its helm. Maj Gen Hari Singh, VSM handed over the baton to Air Vice Mshl V Rajasekhar on 31 Dec 21. AVM Rajasekhar was commissioned in AE(L) branch and is an alumnus of […]
This company’s drone set flight-time records. But what it really wants is more work with the Pentagon
WASHINGTON — Small business Platform Aerospace continued to set records in 2021 with its Vanilla Unmanned family of drones, but the company says it’s working to ensure it’s building a relevant warfighting platform, not just an aerospace novelty. The Vanilla UAV in its long-endurance configuration set a world record in September and into October, when it flew for […]
PANEX-21 ends with successful operation of table top exercises
PUNE: The Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise PANEX-21 which was held at Pune from 20-22 Dec 2021 concluded today. On the final day a Table Top Exercise was conducted to brain storm various aspects related to challenges faced, envisaged contingencies and mitigation measures in conduct of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in backdrop […]
Victory Day celebrations at South Command War Memorial, Pune
PUNE: “Vijay Diwas 2021” was celebrated on 16 December 2021. This day marks the splendid victory achieved by India over Pakistan 50 years ago. The “GREATEST VICTORY EVER” saw the emergence of Bangladesh as an independent nation and India rose as a regional power to reckon with. With this decisive victory over the adversary, the […]
Navy Day celebrated at INS Shivaji Lonavla
PUNE: A number of activities were organised at INS Shivaji, Lonavala as part of Navy Day celebrations on 04 Dec 21 in consonance with the theme of the Navy Week 2021, “Indian Navy – Combat Ready, Credible and Cohensive”. Navy Day is historically observed on 04 December every year, to commemorate the daring attack on […]
Lieutenant General JS Nain, Army Commander, South Command visited Artillery School, Artillery Center and Combat Army Aviation Training School at Nashik and Deolali.
Nashik : Lt Gen JS Nain, Army Commander, Southern Command visited Training Establishments at Nashik & Deolali on 30 November 2021 and 01 December 2021. The Army Commander was briefed by Brig A Ragesh, Commandant, Artillery Centre Nasik Road on various training and administrative initiatives undertaken while to adhering to all COVID- 19 protocols. Army […]
three Services, Defence Civilians, Ladies and Children participated in half Marathon at INS Shivaji
PUNE: Half marathon of 21 km was conducted at INS Shivaji on 27 Nov 21 as part of Navy Week activities. Additionally, runs were organised in the category of 10 Km and 5 Km for Station Personnel. A total of 600 participants comprising of Service Personnel from all the three Services,Defence Civilians, Ladies and Children […]
Army Chief visits Jaisalmer to review exercise dakshin shakti
Jaisalmer: General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Chief of Army Staff concluded a two day visit to an exercise location in Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) today. During the visit, the Army Chief reviewed Exercise Dakshin Shakti which was conducted by the Southern Command of Indian Army with an aim to ensure integrated application of forces in Multi Domain Operations […]
SOUTHERN STAR SAPPERS CELEBRATE 241st CORPS DAY AT PUNE
Pune: The Corps of Engineers or Sappers as they are commonly known, celebrated their 241st Corps Day on 18 November 2021 at Southern Command Headquarters in Pune. Indian Sappers have a long history dating back to the mid-18th century. The Corps officially recognizes its birth as 1780 when the senior most Group of the Corps, […]