Exercise PRAGATI 2026 is an inaugural thirteen-nation land military drill hosted by India in Meghalaya. Focused on counter-terrorism, disaster relief, and interoperability, it signifies a strategic shift in regional defense diplomacy while actively promoting India's indigenous key military equipment exports.
Click to View MoreOp Netra 1.0 was a mega high-altitude surgical eye camp conducted by the Indian Army in Ladakh under Operation Sadbhavana. It featured the indigenous 'Op Netra App' and showcased exceptional civil-military synergy to restore vision for remote border populations.
Click to View MoreThe Indian and Cambodian armies are conducting the CINBAX-II 2026 joint military exercise In Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia. Focusing on counter-terrorism under the UN mandate, this drill highlights expanding defense cooperation.
Click to View MoreThe Pinaka LRGR-120 is the latest long-range guided rocket in the Pinaka system, successfully demonstrating precise strikes at ranges of about 120 km. Compatible with existing Pinaka launchers, it validates advanced guidance, control, and in-flight manoeuvre capabilities. The system extends India’s battlefield reach, enables accurate long-range artillery strikes, supports counter-battery and deep interdiction roles, and strengthens defence indigenisation under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
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The Battle of Basantar was a decisive engagement fought during the 1971 Indo–Pakistan War in the Shakargarh Bulge region near the Basantar River. Indian forces crossed heavily mined areas, repelled repeated Pakistani armoured counterattacks and destroyed a large number of Patton tanks. The battle protected the vital Jammu–Pathankot axis and prevented Pakistan from threatening India’s land link to Jammu and Kashmir. It became one of the largest tank battles after World War II and highlighted exceptional bravery, especially that of 2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal of the Poona Horse, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra.
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