The prestigious Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army celebrated 175 years since its raising on Saturday at the Sikh Regimental Centre in Jharkhand's Ramgarh Cantt. The ceremony commenced with homage at the War Memorial followed by an address by Colonel of the Regiment Lt Gen Menon. A commemorative medal, magazine, and trophy marked the milestone for the highly decorated regiment formed in 1846. With a glorious battle history exemplifying raw courage, the Sikhs proved their mettle in World Wars and post-Independence conflicts. Famed as the 'Saviours of Valley' for their 1947 Srinagar airlift, the regiment has an illustrious legacy.

Kenya's Defence Secretary Aden Bare Duale has arrived in New Delhi for a three-day visit aimed at elevating bilateral defence collaboration. Duale, who will hold talks with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, will also tour shipyards and defence companies in Goa and Bengaluru. This maiden visit by Kenya's top defence official since the new government took charge in 2022 highlights India's commitment to its partnerships with African nations, especially Kenya. The trip is expected to open new avenues for boosting defence cooperation between the two countries and cementing their strategic ties. It underscores India's growing security engagement with African partners.

An indigenously developed ASTRA beyond visual range air-to-air missile was successfully test-fired on Wednesday from a Light Combat Aircraft Tejas off Goa's coast. The test was part of an IAF review of the LCA program ahead of upgraded version deliveries next year. The missile, with a 100 km range, was launched from 20,000 feet altitude. Defence officials stated all test objectives were achieved in a textbook launch. The ASTRA missile has been developed locally as part of India's push for self-reliance in defence. The successful trial signals India's advances in developing homegrown missile

India's indigenous aerospace sector is set to receive a major boost as the Indian Air Force plans to order around 100 more LCA Mark1A fighter jets. The decision to procure these Made in India aircraft to replace aging MiG-21s was submitted to the Defence Ministry. It came after IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari reviewed the fighter jet program with HAL and others. Officials say the project is expected to get clearance soon. The LCA Mark1A order demonstrates the IAF's commitment to strengthen India's self-reliance in defence by replacing legacy fleets with indigenous aircraft.