Daily Archives: June 13, 2026

News

Tragedy in Jorhat: IAF An-32 Crash Claims Five Lives, Raising Fresh Questions Over Aging Workhorse

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Indian Air Force AN-32 Crashes in Jorhat Assam: JORHAT, ASSAM — A routine military sortie turned into a national tragedy today when an Indian Air Force (IAF) An-32 transport aircraft crashed near Jorhat, Assam. The incident, which occurred at approximately 1000 hours, has claimed the lives of five personnel on board, plunging the defense community into mourning and reviving critical debates surrounding the aging fleet.

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Countering Emerging Threats: DRDO Validates New Multi-Layered BMD and Naval Anti-Ship Missiles

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India DRDO Missile Test: In a massive leap forward for national security, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully validated a suite of next-generation defence technologies designed to neutralize high-tier aerial and maritime threats. Over a critical 48-hour window on June 10 and 11, 2026, the premier defence agency executed three consecutive, flawless flight-tests that effectively showcase the country’s rapidly evolving multi-layered shield.

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Army

Force Modernisation in Focus as Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth Named New Army Chief

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Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth will succeed Gen Upendra Dwivedi as Indian Army Chief: NEW DELHI — In a significant transition of military leadership, the Government of India has officially appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). Lt Gen Seth, who currently serves as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, will assume his new role on the afternoon of June 30, 2026. He succeeds the incumbent Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, who retires from active service on the same day.

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