Stressing that women should not be seen as vulnerable, the Army Chief said the focus of the force is on “gender neutrality”.
India’s defence capabilities are entering a new era as the Indian Army ramps up its indigenous drone programme. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has revealed that every Army command is either already manufacturing or will soon build up to 5,000 drones in-house. These are not small surveillance drones, but advanced platforms that have been tested for ranges of up to 100 kilometres, with plans to extend their reach even further. The move marks a major push toward self-reliance in defence and reflects the Army’s focus on modern, technology-driven warfare. With drones becoming a critical part of battlefield strategy, this initiative significantly strengthens India’s preparedness and reduces dependence on imports for key defence systems.
Sources said multiple Pakistani drones were seen near the Dungala–Nabla area of the Rajouri sector and were fired upon by Army personnel.
Operation Sindoor, launched on 7 May 2025, targeted terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, leading to the elimination of over 100 terrorists.
Pakistani terror drones attempted a renewed intrusion along the International Border and the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, triggering swift action by Indian security forces. Multiple drones were spotted in Samba, Rajouri and Poonch sectors, briefly entering Indian airspace before retreating. In the Nowshera sector, Army units opened fire after a drone hovered over a village, forcing it to flee. Anti-drone measures were activated and search operations launched to check for any dropped payloads. Security agencies say the spike in drone activity reflects Pakistan’s continued efforts to fuel terrorism and destabilise the region.
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Officials said multiple drone movements, estimated at five, were picked up in forward areas, prompting precautionary ground searches to ensure no weapons or contraband had been dropped on Indian territory
"L&T has been awarded a supply order by the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) of the Indian Army, for the overhaul, upgrade and obsolescence management of the indigenous Pinaka Multi-Rocket Launcher Systems," the engineering and technology major stated.
Tata and Indian Army's 510 ABW will jointly carry out a pilot overhaul of select Pinaka MLRS and BCPs in the initial phase.
Exclusive reports from the Line of Actual Control, straight from Lipulekh Pass, near the India–China–Nepal tri-junction. At the strategically crucial Y-Junction, one of the forward-most Indian Army posts, soldiers stand as the first line of defence in extreme terrain. Battling thin oxygen, freezing temperatures, and harsh living conditions, the Indian Army remains fully prepared. Beyond border security, the Army is also building critical roads and bridges, aiding troop mobilisation and supporting pilgrims heading to Kailash Mansarovar. In unforgiving geography, India’s soldiers guard the nation round the clock.
From Ladakh to Kartavya Path, the Indian Army’s animal contingent makes history—camels, ponies, dogs, and raptors showcasing silent strength, survival, and self-reliance.
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