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Tue, 25 Feb 2025
DRDO and Indian Navy flight-test first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from a Seaking helicopter at Chandipur
DRDO and the Indian Navy carried out successful flight-trials of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, on 25 February 2025, launching it from a Seaking helicopter.
Indian Army signs contract with L&T for 223 indigenous ACADA chemical agent detection systems
The Indian Army signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro on 25 February 2025 for 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems at ₹80.43 crore, under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
Rajnath Singh confers 32 medals on Coast Guard personnel at the 18th ICG Investiture Ceremony
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conferred 32 gallantry, distinguished service and meritorious service medals on Indian Coast Guard personnel at the 18th ICG Investiture Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 25 February 2025.
Mon, 24 Feb 2025
Sun, 23 Feb 2025
Sat, 22 Feb 2025
Thu, 20 Feb 2025
MoD signs ₹1,220.12 crore contract with BEL for 149 Software Defined Radios for the Indian Coast Guard
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,220.12 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru, on 20 February 2025 for 149 Software Defined Radios for the Indian Coast Guard under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron ships INS Sujata and ICGS Veera arrive at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam
INS Sujata and ICGS Veera of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, on 20 February 2025 for a port call ending with bilateral exercises.
Wed, 19 Feb 2025
Tue, 18 Feb 2025
Sun, 16 Feb 2025
INS Shardul and P8I arrive in Bali for Indonesia's International Fleet Review 2025 and Exercise Komodo
Indian Navy ship INS Shardul and a P8I long-range maritime surveillance aircraft arrived in Bali, Indonesia, for the International Fleet Review 2025, the Navy said on 16 February 2025.
President witnesses inaugural Change of Guard ceremony in new format at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Droupadi Murmu witnessed the inaugural show of the Change of Guard ceremony in a new format at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on 16 February 2025.
Fri, 14 Feb 2025
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrives at Sihanoukville, Cambodia
INS Sujata and ICGS Veera of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived at Sihanoukville Port, Cambodia, on 14 February 2025.
Eighth Missile cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 11 (Yard 79), launched at Mira Bhayandar
The eighth Missile cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge for the Indian Navy, LSAM 11 (Yard 79), was launched at Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra, on 14 February 2025.
Thu, 13 Feb 2025
Wed, 12 Feb 2025
Tue, 11 Feb 2025
Mon, 10 Feb 2025
Rajnath Singh inaugurates Aero India 2025 at Yelahanka; CEOs Roundtable held on 'EDGE' theme
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Aero India 2025, Asia's biggest aerospace and defence exhibition, at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 10 February 2025, and addressed a CEOs Roundtable the same day.
India-Egypt special forces exercise Cyclone-III begins at Mahajan, Rajasthan
The third edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE began at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on 10 February 2025 and runs until 23 February.
Sun, 09 Feb 2025
31 Maoists killed in encounter in Bijapur's Indravati National Park
Security forces killed 31 Maoists in an encounter in Indravati National Park in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on 9 February 2025; two security personnel were also killed.
Indian Navy Chiefs' Conclave 2025 held; book on former Naval Chiefs released
The Indian Navy Chiefs' Conclave, bringing together eight former Naval Chiefs and the current naval leadership, was held at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi, on 8–9 February 2025.
Sat, 08 Feb 2025
Defence Ministry signs ₹642 crore contract with BEL for 28 EON-51 systems for the Navy
The Defence Ministry signed a ₹642.17 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited in New Delhi on 8 February 2025 for 28 EON-51 electro-optical fire control systems for the Indian Navy.
15th Aero-India International Seminar begins in Bengaluru
The 15th biennial Aero-India International Seminar, organised by DRDO's CEMILAC with the Aeronautical Society of India, began in Bengaluru on 8 February 2025 as a prelude to Aero India 2025.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025
DRDO redesigns research verticals of its Industry Academia Centres of Excellence into 82
DRDO on 7 February 2025 released redefined research verticals and thrust areas for its Industry Academia – Centres of Excellence, redesigning 65 verticals across 15 centres into 82.
NCB Mumbai dismantles drug network, seizes 11.54 kg of cocaine
The Narcotics Control Bureau dismantled a drug network in Mumbai, seizing 11.54 kg of high-grade cocaine, 4.9 kg of hydroponic ganja and 5.5 kg of cannabis gummies, the Home Ministry said on 7 February 2025.
Indian Navy's TROPEX-25 theatre-level exercise underway in Indian Ocean Region
The Indian Navy said on 7 February 2025 that TROPEX-25, its biennial capstone Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise, was underway in the Indian Ocean Region from January to March 2025.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025
Wed, 05 Feb 2025
Tue, 04 Feb 2025
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurates sailors' housing and main power sub-station at Naval Base Karwar under Project Seabird
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurated residential accommodation for senior sailors and the Main Distribution Sub Station at Naval Base Karwar on 4 February 2025, as part of Phase IIA of Project Seabird.
Rajnath Singh: patrolling on India-China border restored; 38,000 sq km of Aksai Chin under Chinese control since 1962
On 4 February 2025, in New Delhi, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh said patrolling along the India-China border had been restored to its traditional pattern after disengagement, and recalled that 38,000 sq km of Aksai Chin has been under Chinese control since 1962.