Ministry of Defence

President Smt Droupadi Murmu will lead the Nation in celebrating the 75th Republic Day from Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26, 2024. French President Mr Emmanuel Macron will be the Chief Guest at the parade, which is set to showcase…

President Smt Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards to 80 Armed Forces personnel, including 12 posthumous, on the eve of 75th Republic Day. These include six Kirti Chakras, including three posthumous; 16 Shaurya Chakras, including…

President Smt Droupadi Murmu has approved 84 Mentioned-in-Despatches to the Armed Forces personnel, including 10 posthumous, on the eve of 75th Republic Day. These include 68 from the Army - 34 for Operation Rakshak; 16 for Operation Snow…

On the eve of 75th Republic Day, President Smt Droupadi Murmu has approved President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) and Tatrakshak Medal (TM) to the following outstanding Indian Coast Guard (ICG) personnel for their act of conspicuous gallantry,…

List of Army personnel awarded for their gallantry and distinguished service on the occasion of Republic Day 2024 is enclosed.  You are requested to publish the name and awards of the awardee suitably.  Following documents are attached :-…

Following Naval Personnel have been conferred with Gallantry / Distinguished Service Awards on the on the eve of 75th Republic Day. SER RANK AND NAME PARAM VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL (a) VICE ADMIRAL DINESH KUMAR…

Many critical systems/technologies developed by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) will be showcased during the 75th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26, 2024. As an enabler of ‘Aatmanirbharta’, the…

The launch of ‘Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 19 (Yard 129)’, 5th Barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME Shipyard, M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on 24 Jan 24 at M/s…

The Ministry of Defence has signed Contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai on 24 January, 2024, for acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The value of the contract is Rs 1070.47 cr.…

The winners of National School Band Competition, which was jointly organised by Ministry of Defence & Ministry of Education at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi as part of Republic Day celebrations 2024, have been announced.…