Internal Security
Border security, cyber threats, defence policy and insurgency
Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani
Brazilian aerospace company Embraer is the leading contender for the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme — a contract to suppl...
If attacked, U.S. bases in region would be ‘legitimate targets’, warns Iran
Iran officially warned that US military bases in the West Asia region would be treated as "legitimate targets" if Iran itself is attacked, framing its positi...
Poland withdraws from treaty banning antipersonnel mines, will use them to defend against Russia
Poland formally withdrew from the Ottawa Convention (Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty) on 20 February 2026, citing the growing military threat from Russia and ...
Bihar’s ‘last Naxal’: Surrender that ‘brought Maoist activity to end’ in the stats
Suresh Koda (alias Mustakim), described as Bihar's last active armed Maoist, surrendered before the Bihar Police's Special Task Force (STF) and the DIG of Mu...
As terrorists shift base to mountains and dense forests, a weekly security review to bring Jammu and Kashmir closer
A Joint Control Centre has been established to conduct weekly security review meetings in Jammu and Kashmir, chaired by the Northern Army Commander (Lt Gen P...
Rafale deal: Macron backs Indian manufacturing, job creation
India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France in a deal estimated at Rs 3.25 lakh crore (~$40 bil...
Embraer and Mahindra eye India MRO hub if C-390 wins IAF contract
Brazil's Embraer and India's Mahindra Group announced plans to establish a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India for the C-390 Millennium ...
Pakistan issues demarche to Taliban regime over use of Afghan soil for terror attack
Pakistan's Foreign Office summoned the Afghan Deputy Head of Mission on February 18 and delivered a formal demarche to the Taliban regime over a terror attac...
Embraer, Mahindra Grp plan to set up MRO facility for C-390 Millennium aircraft in India
Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer and the Mahindra Group announced plans to establish a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India for the C-390...
Trying to bridge the gap between warring communities: Manipur CM
Manipur CM attended a programme to distribute benefits worth Rs 33 crore to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by ethnic violence since May 2023 Th...
India-France to set up National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) in Kanpur
PM Modi announced the establishment of an India-France National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Skilling in Aeronautics and Defence at the National Skill Tra...
1st time after Manipur violence, CM gets Kukis and Meiteis on 1 platform
Manipur's Chief Minister virtually addressed displaced Meitei and Kuki-Zo families simultaneously for the first time since ethnic violence erupted in May 202...
Terror, new challenges need all navies to join hands, says Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 13th edition of Exercise MILAN 2026 at Visakhapatnam on February 19, with participation from 74 nations The ex...
India must institutionalise human control over AI systems for military use, test them rigorously like weapons: Lt Gen Shinghal
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Lt Gen Vipul Shinghal stated that India must institutionalise human control over AI systems deployed for military purpose...
‘Weaponised’ vs ‘terrorised’: Supreme Court adjourns hearing on ED plea against I-PAC, Mamata Banerjee
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) approached the Supreme Court alleging obstruction during its January 8, 2026 raid at the Kolkata office of I-PAC (Indian Pol...
International Fleet Review at Visakhapatnam: Indian Navy vigilant in safeguarding country’s maritime interests, promoting goodwill around globe, says Murmu
India conducted the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 off the coast of Visakhapatnam on February 18, 2026 — the third such review hosted by India. Presid...
In final push against Maoists, forces zero in on last pockets
With the Centre's March 2026 deadline to eliminate Left Wing Extremism (LWE) approaching, CRPF has identified only about 300 active Maoist operatives remaini...
As NGT clears Great Nicobar project, a look at its strategic importance and ecological fallout
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) cleared the Rs 92,000 crore Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project on February 16, 2026, upholding environmental ...
Nearly 2,000 security personnel launch anti-Maoist operation along Chhattisgarh-Telangana border
Approximately 2,000 security personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Chhattisgarh Police launched Operation KGH-2 (Kilo Green Hunter-2) al...
After 465% spike in 2024, MHA data shows digital arrest scams are on a decline in India
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) data reveals that Indians lost Rs 1,918 crore to digital arrest scams in 2024, following a 465% spike in reported cases during...