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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026
The Opening Ceremony of the 5th edition of India-Australia Joint Military Exercise #AUSTRAHIND 2026 was held at the Foreign Training Node, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The exercise, scheduled from 19 October to 01 November 2026, brings together troops of the #IndianArmy and @AustralianArmy.
Focused on joint sub-conventional operations in island and coastal environments, the exercise will involve joint planning, tactical drills and combat-oriented training to enhance interoperability, operational coordination and mutual understanding of tactics, techniques and procedures.
The exercise reinforces the growing India-Australia defence partnership, fostering greater military synergy and a shared commitment to peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Forging Stronger Bonds, Enhancing Interoperability
#IndiaAustraliaFriendship 🇮🇳🤝🇦🇺
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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
At the 25th SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting in Dushanbe, Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh called for unified action to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism, asserting that there can be no justification for terrorism or double standards in tackling it.
He also stressed that connectivity must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, and that SCO’s success lies in creating opportunities for youth, entrepreneurs, farmers and small businesses.
Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…
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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
Addressing the Indian diaspora in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh said that under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi, India is progressing towards becoming a nation that combines prosperity, knowledge & strength with a commitment to global peace and the well-being of humanity, guided by the timeless philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…
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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
#IndianArmy
#MondayMotivation
INTEGRATED IN ACTION. DECISIVE IN BATTLE.
From desert sands and coastal waters to the skies above, #SouthernWarriors embody integrated combat readiness—combining manoeuvre, technology and firepower with precision, courage and an unyielding will to prevail.
#SouthernCommand
#OperationalReadiness
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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
Lt Gen Rajiv Kumar Sahni, DGEME, addressed officers of #DSTSC09 including ISOs, #NTSC44 and #INASOFC14, at #MILIT Pune on “Sustaining Operational Effectiveness amidst Rapid Technology Transformation.”
Highlighting the widening gap between technology advancement and acquisition cycles, he stressed the need for sustenance and continuous innovation to address emerging operational challenges.
Emphasising on importance of regenerating and maintaining combat power, he highlighted predictive maintenance, supply chain resilience, agile and adaptive sustenance as key enablers of equipment availability, reliability and operational readiness.
#DefenceTechnology #JointOperations #OperationalReadiness #PredictiveMaintenance
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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
इस सप्ताह रक्षा क्षेत्र में सैन्य क्षमताओं को सुदृढ़ करने, आत्मनिर्भरता को बढ़ावा देने, रक्षा औद्योगिक सहयोग और सैन्य लॉजिस्टिक्स को मजबूत करने की दिशा में महत्वपूर्ण पहल हुईं।
नौसेना में नए पोतों की कमीशनिंग से लेकर रक्षा अनुबंधों, एशियाई खेलों में Defence Services के खिलाड़ियों की उपलब्धियों और मित्र देशों के साथ बढ़ते रक्षा सहयोग तक, कई महत्वपूर्ण पड़ाव देखने को मिले।
देखिए, इस सप्ताह की प्रमुख झलकियाँ।
#DefenceAtAGlance #WeeklyRecap
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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
हर पदक में देश का गौरव, हर जीत में तिरंगे का अभिमान!
Asian Games 2026 में भारत के Defence Services के खिलाड़ियों ने अपने शानदार प्रदर्शन से साबित किया कि वर्दी का अनुशासन और खेल के मैदान का जज़्बा जब एक साथ आते हैं, तो जीत सिर्फ पदक तक सीमित नहीं रहती, बल्कि पूरे राष्ट्र का मान बढ़ाती है।
रक्षा मंत्रालय के पॉडकास्ट #RakshaSutra के इस विशेष एपिसोड में जानिए इन Champions की प्रेरणादायक यात्रा, संघर्ष की कहानी और उस जज़्बे को, जो उन्हें उत्कृष्टता के शिखर तक ले जाता है।
सरहद पर देश की रक्षा हो या खेल के मैदान में तिरंगे का सम्मान - इन जांबाज़ों का हर कदम राष्ट्र सर्वोपरि की भावना को समर्पित है। देखिये #RakshaSutra का विशेष एपिसोड।
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Youtube: youtu.be/Sue-GpHzztI
#SpecialCampaign6
#SHS2026 CLEANER ENERGY | GREENER MILITARY STATIONS 🇮🇳🌿
Advancing sustainable military infrastructure, Goa Military Station signed an MoU with Goa Natural Gas Pvt. Ltd (#GNGPL) at Bambolim Camp for the supply of Piped Natural Gas to military establishments at #Panaji, #Bambolim and #Ponda.
The MoU was signed by Station Commander, and CEO, GNGPL marking a significant step towards clean energy adoption, greater energy efficiency and environmental responsibility under #SwachhataHiSeva2026.
Sustainable Infrastructure. Responsible Choices. A Greener Tomorrow.
#SwachhBharat
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#GreenEnergy
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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
STEEL IN MOTION. SYNERGY IN ACTION. READY TO STRIKE!
The #BattleAxeDivision and #BlackMaceBrigade unleashed their mechanised might across challenging desert terrain—sharpening battlefield manoeuvres, rehearsing combat roles and synchronising operations.
The #IntegratedOperations showcased speed, precision and seamless coordination among combat elements, reinforcing #OperationalPreparedness and combat effectiveness.
ONE FORCE. ONE MISSION. UNWAVERING RESOLVE!
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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
A team of Directing Staff from #CDM_IDS conducted a five-day #NetAssessment capsule at the National Defence College, Sri Lanka, for the 5th National Security and Strategic Studies Course.
The course trains senior tri-service officers of Brigadier rank and equivalent as strategic thinkers and policy-makers in national security, statecraft, diplomacy and governance.
The team also called on the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka.
The capsule strengthened #DefenceCooperation between the defence education institutions of India and Sri Lanka.
#NetAssessment #IndiaSriLanka #DefenceCooperation #NationalSecurity #StrategicStudies #NDCSriLanka
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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
#GeneralDhirajSeth, #COAS and All Ranks of the #IndianArmy extend warm greetings and best wishes to All Ranks, #Veterans and Families of the Corps of Military Police, #CMP on the occasion of CMP Corps Day.
#JAIseVIJAY
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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
सेवा तथा सहायता | 87 Years of Discipline, Dedication & Service
On 87th Corps of Military Police Day, Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar, AVSM, VSM, Army Commander, and all ranks of #SouthernCommand extend warm greetings and best wishes to all ranks, #Veterans and families of the Corps of Military Police (#CMP).
Guardians of Discipline. Exemplars of Duty. Steadfast in Service to the Nation.
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#CMPCorpsDay
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#DEFORTHOCON2026 | Advancing Orthopaedic Care
Military Hospital Khadki, #Pune, organised DEFORTHOCON 2026, a two-day Inter-Command Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme focused on “Degenerative Joint Disorders—Evolutionary Trends in Management and Recent Advances in Arthroplasty.”
Surg Vice Admiral Manish Honwad, VSM, Director & Commandant, Armed Forces Medical College, graced the inaugural ceremony as Chief Guest.
The CME Programme brought together senior orthopaedic specialists and faculty from the Armed Forces Medical Services and civilian institutions for deliberations on knee, hip and shoulder arthroplasty, complex deformities, primary and revision joint replacement, evolving surgical techniques and recent technological advances.
The programme facilitates the exchange of clinical experience, evidence-based practices and emerging treatment concepts to enhance orthopaedic patient care.
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#SouthernCommand
#MilitaryMedicine
#Orthopaedics
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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
Strengthening Synergy. Securing the Nation.
Strengthening a Whole-of-Nation approach to security, HQ Maharashtra Gujarat & Goa (MG & G) Area convened a joint conference under the aegis of the General Officer Commanding, reinforcing coordinated preparedness for emerging security challenges.
Bringing together senior stakeholders including DGP Maharashtra, Principal Secretary (Home), ADGP (Int), IG (Sec), FOMA, AOC MAO and DIG Coast Guard, the deliberations focused on Rear Area Security, swift mobilisation and integrated contingency response during war-like situations.
The engagement strengthened Civil-Military synergy, inter-agency coordination and collective operational readiness.
One Purpose. Unified Response. Mission Ready.
#NationFirst
#MilitaryCivilFusion
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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
EXPEDITING PROCUREMENT | ENHANCING OPERATIONAL READINESS
A seminar on expediting operationally emergent procurement was conducted at HQ #SouthernCommand in collaboration with the Office of the Integrated Financial Adviser, Southern Command.
Attended by senior officers of the Command, the seminar focused on streamlining procurement processes to accelerate capability development and enhance operational readiness.
Constructive deliberations facilitated progress on key projects and reinforced a shared commitment to timely, efficient and outcome-oriented procurement.
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#OperationalReadiness
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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh met Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy of Greece Mr. Stefanos Gkikas in Athens. Following up on the ongoing dialogue on maritime security and opportunities for cooperation in shipbuilding sector, the two sides discussed India-Greece coastal security and institutional framework to explore mutually beneficial cooperation in the shipbuilding sector, given the complementarities between India and Greece.
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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth Rs 4,106 crore on October 15, 2026, for GSAT-7C communication satellite capability for the Indian Air Force and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the @indiannavy. The contracts strengthen operational capabilities and advance Aatmanirbhar Bharat through indigenous defence manufacturing.
Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…
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The 2nd India-Greece Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation was held at the Hellenic Army Academy on 15 October 2026, co-chaired by Ambassador a.h. Michel Spinellis and Joint Secretary (IC) Dr Amit Telang. Both sides reviewed ongoing defence cooperation and explored new initiatives in capacity building, training, regional security, defence industry & maritime cooperation. They agreed to develop an industrial roadmap to promote joint ventures, co-production & co-development in areas of mutual interest.
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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
‘सर्वत्र सर्वोत्तम सुरक्षा’
#GeneralDhirajSeth, #COAS, and All Ranks of the #IndianArmy extend warm greetings and best wishes to All Ranks, #Veterans and Families of the National Security Guard, #NSG on the occasion of 42nd Raising Day.
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PRO Defence Pune retweeted
On the occasion of the Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) Corps Day, a solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held at the National War Memorial, #NWM, #NewDelhi.
Lieutenant General Rajiv Kumar Sahni, Director General of EME & Colonel Commandant along with serving personnel and Veterans, paid rich tributes to the #Bravehearts on behalf of all ranks of Corps of EME.
#IndianArmy
#ElectronicsAndMechanicalEngineers
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