PRO Defence Palam

#OfficialAccount of #PublicRelationsOfficer, Palam (New Delhi), #MinistryOfDefence

[Spokesperson & PRO Shillong, Ministry of Defence @proshillong]

Hon'ble Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd) & Air Mshl IS Walia AOC-in-C @EAC_IAF discussed regional security dynamics & measures to strengthen civil-military coordination in the Eastern sector.

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

Joint Secretary Shri Amitabh Prasad and Zimbabwe’s Permanent Secretary Mr Aaron Daniel Tonde Nhepera co-chaired the inaugural India–Zimbabwe Joint Defence Committee meeting in New Delhi. Discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation through training, maintenance support, military exercises, peacekeeping and joint manufacturing. 🇮🇳🤝🇿🇼

Read here: https://t.co/k9SC6LTdwI

@IndiainZimbabwe
@MEAIndia

[Rajnath Singh @rajnathsingh]

I congratulate MoD and the Armed Forces on getting enhanced Financial Powers for Revenue related Procurement having annual value of more than Rs 1.25 Lakh crore under the new delegation of financial powers (DFPDS-2026).

This is a major initiative that will further empower the field Commanders, leading to expeditious decision making, ultimately boosting the Operational Preparedness. The new document is aimed to promote research and development in the Defence Sector and will minimize the dependence on foreign OEMs.

This will go a long way in supporting indigenization in the defence sector, with participation of private players, including MSMEs and Startups. The financial power given for execution of works projects has been doubled to facilitate faster execution and to ensure its timely completion.

[Eastern Air Command IAF @EAC_IAF]

Hon'ble Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd) & Air Mshl IS Walia AOC-in-C @EAC_IAF discussed regional security dynamics & measures to strengthen civil-military coordination in the Eastern sector.

[TRACOMIAF_CMCC @tracomiaf]

Air Mshl S Shrinivas, AOC-in-C, TC visited #IIScBangalore and interacted with faculty, #researchers and #startups, with an aim to strengthen #defence-academia collaboration and promoting an #indigenous defence startup ecosystem. The Air officer was accompanied by CTTO, HQ TC and the team of officers from #AirForceTechnicalCollege and Regional Aerospace Innovation Division. He reviewed the progress of ongoing defence projects and explored potential areas of collaboration. He also had a discussion with Director #IIScBangalore and Director, Foundation for Science Innovation and Development #FSIDIISc.

@IAF
@iiscbangalore

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, #CNS, called on #GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS today.

The interaction underscored the shared commitment of the #IndianArmy and #IndianNavy towards strengthening synergy, fostering greater integration and enhancing the collective operational readiness of the Armed Forces in furtherance of national security.

@DefenceMinIndia
@SpokespersonMoD
@indiannavy

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

Guided by the timeless ethos of “वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्” and aligned with Government of India’s vision of #MAHASAGAR and #NeighbourhoodFirst, #INSAiravat arrived in #Colombo on 01 Jun 26 for an operational turnaround.

The port call reaffirms the strong maritime partnership between India and Sri Lanka.

🇮🇳 - 🇱🇰 #BridgesofFriendship
#IndianNavy #MaritimePartnership

@srilanka_navy @IndiainSL

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh has approved enhancement of financial powers for Field Commanders, a two-fold increase in procurement ceilings, doubling powers for indigenisation and R&D and other measures. The decisions will strengthen operational readiness, accelerate capability development, and further boost #AatmanirbharBharat in defence.

Read here: https://t.co/tCmSsafzpi

[PIB India @PIB_India]

➡️Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have conducted the successful flight-tests of RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile from an airborne platform

➡️The tests were conducted under extreme release conditions with critical trajectory establishing the capability of all subsystems

➡️All the test objectives were fully met as confirmed by the flight data captured by various range instruments deployed by Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur

@DRDO_India @IAF_MCC

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.

As we approach #WorldEnvironmentDay2026, the Indian Army reaffirms its commitment to environmental conservation through a range of clean and green initiatives, including afforestation, biodiversity preservation and sustainable practices. Together, let us take meaningful action today for a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future.

प्रेरणा प्रकृति से। पर्यावरण के लिए। हमारे भविष्य के लिए।

#विश्व_पर्यावरण_दिवस_2026 के अवसर पर, भारतीय सेना वनीकरण, जैव विविधता संरक्षण तथा सतत् प्रथाओं सहित विभिन्न स्वच्छ एवं हरित पहलों के माध्यम से पर्यावरण संरक्षण के प्रति अपनी प्रतिबद्धता को दोहराती है। आइए, हम सभी आज सार्थक कदम उठाकर एक स्वच्छ, हरित और सतत् भविष्य के निर्माण में योगदान दें।

#NowForClimate
@DefenceMinIndia
@SpokespersonMoD
@moefcc

[HQ IDS @HQ_IDS_India]

Lt Gen Devendra Sharma, GOC-in-C, ARTRAC, delivered an enlightening address on “Re-imagining Leadership for the 21st Century Battlespace” at #CDM_IDS for #HDMC22 participants. He highlighted that modern military leadership rests on character, professional competence and cognitive agility.

Emphasising future imperatives, he noted that enduring values of courage and empathy must combine with anticipatory leadership, technological acumen and cognitive dominance to enable agile and innovative warfighting. The session concluded with an engaging Q&A session and interaction with officers from friendly foreign countries.

A major highlight during the visit was the promotion of Col N Karunarathne, RSP from Sri Lankan Army to the coveted rank of Brigadier while attending #HDMC22. He was ceremonially promoted by the GOC-in-C ARTRAC and Commandant CDM.

This unprecedented gesture exemplifies the enduring friendship, mutual respect, and strong defence cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.
🇮🇳 🤝 🇱🇰

@DefenceMinIndia
@SethSanjayMP
@SpokespersonMoD
@MIB_India

[DRDO @DRDO_India]

RudraM-II, Air-to-Surface Missile was successfully tested by #DRDO and @IAF_MCC from Airborne Platform. The tests were conducted under extreme release conditions with critical trajectory establishing the capability of all subsystems.

[Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC]

An IAF C-17 Globemaster-III airlifted critical medical aid from New Delhi to Uganda on 02 Jun 26 to combat the Ebola virus outbreak.

The mission demonstrates #IndianAirForce response capability during humanitarian contingencies.

#IndianAirForce #HumanitarianAssistance #EbolaResponse #VasudhaivaKutumbakam

@DefenceMinIndia
@SpokespersonMoD
@HQ_IDS_India
@adgpi
@indiannavy
@CareerinIAF

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

Adm Krishna Swaminathan, #CNS, called on Shri @rajnathsingh, Hon'ble Raksha Mantri on assuming charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff.

The #CNS apprised the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri of the #IndianNavy's operational preparedness, ongoing #maritimesecurity deployments and key initiatives aimed at enhancing combat capability and force readiness.

Reaffirming the #IndianNavy's steadfast commitment to safeguarding India's maritime interests, the #CNS underscored the Navy's continued focus on operational excellence, Jointness, #Aatmanirbharta and Innovation that are central to fostering a #combatready, #credible, #cohesive and #futureready force.

@SpokespersonMoD

[SAC_IAF @IafSac]

Air Marshal Manish Khanna, AOC-in-C SAC visited Air Force Station Chimney Hills on 01 Jun 26 and reviewed their operational preparedness. The visit marks the culmination of his tenure and a final interaction with the personnel under his command.

[Defence Production India @DefProdnIndia]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence Mr Richard Marles co-chaired the second edition of #IndiaAustralia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi on June 01, 2026.

🔸The two sides discussed advancements in bilateral maritime security cooperation with focus on safe and secure Indo-Pacific region.

🔸They underscored the strategic importance of defence industrial collaboration and engagement. The two sides agreed to explore further exchanges including through the Joint Working Group on Defence Industry, Research, and Materiel.

Read here: https://t.co/9DLPx2ra0I

#IndianDefence #RakshaMantri #IndiaAustralia #DefenceIndustry #DefenceCooperation

[PIB India @PIB_India]

General NS Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, assumed charge as the third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs on May 31, 2026. He acknowledged the exemplary leadership and contribution of his predecessors and pledged to build upon their achievements.

Expressing gratitude to the country for the trust reposed in the Defence Forces, General NS Raja Subramani asserted that they would work in unison with all stakeholders as part of the Whole-of-Nation approach to further strengthen national security. He emphasised that he would work towards enhancing jointness, integration and synergy in the Defence Forces and focus on accelerated development, induction and integration of indigenous weapons to achieve Aatmanirbharta.

Read here: https://t.co/ohOFFOtVWv

[HQ IDS @HQ_IDS_India]

Major General Naveen Kumar Thapliyal assumed the command of #MILIT Pune, on 01 June 2026, succeeding Rear Admiral V Ganapathy.

A distinguished officer with extensive operational, technical and staff experience, he has held key appointments including Commanding Officer of an EME Battalion, Brigadier Military Secretary at IHQ of MoD (Army), Major General EME Central Command and most recently, Chief of Staff HQ 101 Area.

An alumnus of #NDC, #CDM and #MILIT, his appointment marks a homecoming and a new chapter in the Institute's pursuit of technological excellence, Innovation and joint professional military education.

@DefenceMinIndia
@SethSanjayMP
@SpokespersonMoD
@MIB_India

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

#GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS and All Ranks of the #IndianArmy extend their heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM on assuming command of the #IndianNavy as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff.

The #IndianArmy remains committed to further strengthening Tri-Service synergy, jointness and integration, while working closely with the #IndianNavy to enhance operational readiness.

@SpokespersonMoD
@DefenceMinIndia
@HQ_IDS_India
@indiannavy
@IndiannavyMedia

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief of Andaman & Nicobar Command at Sri Vijaya Puram on 01 June 2026.

A Gunnery & Missile specialist with over 36 years of distinguished service, the Flag Officer brings extensive operational, training, staff and tri-service experience. He reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing operational preparedness, strengthening jointness among the Services, and advancing ANC’s role in safeguarding India’s maritime interests and ensuring security in the Indo-Pacific.

Read here: https://t.co/F5jMziQJWj

@AN_Command