PRO Defence Pune

Official account of PRO Pune, Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

#GeneralDhirajSeth, #COAS and All Ranks of the #IndianArmy extend warm greetings and best wishes to All Ranks, Veterans and Families of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, #ITBP on the occasion of its 65th Raising Day.

#JAIseVIJAY
#IndianArmy
#Himveers
@DefenceMinIndia
@SpokespersonMoD
@HQ_IDS_India
@ITBP_official

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

Army Commanders’ Conference 2026

The second Army Commanders’ Conference (#ACC) of 2026 culminated in #NewDelhi on 23 October, following three days of deliberations on the #IndianArmy’s operational and strategic priorities.

Addressing the Conference, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh commended the Armed Forces for their innovative thinking, operational synergy and effective coordination during #OperationSindoor. Appreciating the Army’s restructuring and technology absorption initiatives, he emphasised the need for long-term strategic vision, operational adaptability and jointness.

Aligned with the vision of #JAIseVIJAY, the Conference reinforced the thrust on combat readiness, technology-driven transformation, self-reliance and tri-service synergy to maintain a decisive operational edge.

#IndianArmy #YearofNetworkingAndDataCentricity #DecadeofTransformation

@DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh addressed the Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi on 23 October 2026. He urged the leadership of the Army to adopt a long-term strategic vision for the next 20–30 years while remaining prepared for immediate and emerging challenges.

Highlighting the lessons of #OpSindoor, he emphasised innovative thinking, jointness, multi-domain capabilities and seamless coordination in modern warfare. He also released the Land Warfare Doctrine to strengthen the Indian Army’s future readiness.

Read here: https://t.co/rCpQ0AjHaD

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

Strengthening Defence Cooperation | Deepening Military Ties

The inaugural Army-to-Army Staff Talks between the #IndianArmy and the #EthiopianArmy concluded in Pune, marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral military cooperation.

The talks focused on enhancing professional engagement, capacity building, defence technology, innovation and exploring new avenues of cooperation.

The Ethiopian Army delegation also visited Indian defence industries, gaining insights into the Nation’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities and growing start-up ecosystem, reflecting the progress under #AatmanirbharBharat.

The engagement reaffirmed the shared commitment of both Armies to deepen military cooperation and strengthen enduring ties of friendship.

#IndiaEthiopiaFriendship
#MilitaryDiplomacy
@MEAIndia
@DefenceMinIndia
@SpokespersonMoD
@HQ_IDS_India
@IndiaInEthiopia

[HQ Integrated Def Staff @HQ_IDS_India]

Ten young officers from Vietnam visited the National Defence Academy #NDA, Khadakwasla.

The officers gained insights into NDA’s unique #TriService training ethos, which brings together cadets of all three services, including women cadets, in a shared environment of military training and jointmanship.

They also interacted with the Academy’s instructors and staff, fostering professional exchange and strengthening India-Vietnam defence ties.

🇮🇳🤝🇻🇳

@DefenceMinIndia
@SethSanjayMP
@MEAIndia
@VNinIndia
@AmbHanoi

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

Clean. Green. Sustainable.
Special Campaign 6.0

#GeneralDhirajSeth, #COAS, presented the ‘Clean, Green & Sustainable Military Station Awards’ during the Army Commanders’ Conference (#ACC).

Reflecting the spirit of #SpecialCampaign6, the awards recognise initiatives that deliver tangible transformation through cleanliness drives, waste and scrap disposal, environmental conservation, decarbonisation, greener military stations and efficient physical and digital record management.

With active participation of personnel and families, these efforts reinforce the #IndianArmy’s commitment to cleaner spaces, sustainable practices and institutional excellence aligned with the national vision of #ViksitBharat2047.

#SwachhBharat #SwachhataHiSeva #SHS2026 #SpecialCampaign6 #GreenInitiative #Sustainability #EnvironmentalConservation #JAIseVIJAY #IndianArmy
@DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @moefcc @SwachhBharatGov @swachhbharat @MoHUA_India @MoJSDDWS

[HQ Integrated Def Staff @HQ_IDS_India]

Lt Gen Raj Shukla (Retd) addressed #DSTSC09 and other courses at #MILIT on “India’s Security Challenges in a New National Security Epoch.”

Drawing lessons from ongoing conflicts, he highlighted three defining shifts: the return of hard power, technology as a driver of national security and a revolution in Military Affairs shaped by emerging technologies.

He stressed the importance of adapting to the shift towards low-cost, precision mass and AI-driven warfare.

@DefenceMinIndia
@SethSanjayMP
@SpokespersonMoD
@MIB_India
@Gen_RajShukla

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

रक्षा सचिव श्री राजेश कुमार सिंह ने सेना भवन में रक्षा मंत्रालय (सचिवालय) के पुस्तकालय का उद्घाटन किया और स्वच्छता के क्षेत्र में सराहनीय कार्य करने वाले ‘स्वच्छता वीरों’ को सम्मानित किया।

विशेष अभियान 6.0 के तहत रक्षा मंत्रालय में लगभग 1,700 स्थानों पर स्वच्छता अभियान और वृक्षारोपण किया गया। इस पहल के अंतर्गत सेना भवन के एक अनुपयोगी कमरे को स्वच्छ कर पुस्तकालय के रूप में विकसित किया गया, जो स्वच्छता, बेहतर कार्यस्थल और ज्ञान को बढ़ावा देने की दिशा में एक सराहनीय पहल है।

@rajnathsingh
@DefenceMinIndia
@SethSanjayMP
@HQ_IDS_India
@adgpi
@indiannavy
@IAF_MCC
@PIB_India

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

काशी की पावन धरती, गगन में शौर्य की उड़ान!
सूर्य किरण के शानदार फॉर्मेशन से गूँजेगा आसमान!

वाराणसी में #WingsOverGanges के तहत भारतीय वायु सेना की सूर्य किरण एरोबैटिक टीम अपने शानदार हवाई करतबों, बेहतरीन तालमेल और सटीक फॉर्मेशन से आसमान में शौर्य, कौशल और रोमांच का अद्भुत नज़ारा प्रस्तुत करेगी| #IndianAirForce

@rajnathsingh
@DefenceMinIndia
@SethSanjayMP
@HQ_IDS_India
@DefProdnIndia
@adgpi
@indiannavy
@IAF_MCC
@PIB_India

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh will address the Army Commanders’ Conference on 23 October 2026 in New Delhi. The conference being held from 21 to 23 October, brings together the senior leadership of the Indian Army to review ongoing initiatives, operational preparedness, capability development and future-ready transformation.

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh inaugurated Hindi library ‘GYANDEEP’ in Sena Bhawan, New Delhi on October 22, 2026 as part of #SpecialCampaign6 (02-31 Oct 2026). Initiative aims to promote Hindi literature & encourage use of Hindi in official work to strengthen implementation of RajBhasha. On the occasion, Defence Secretary felicitated 8 Swachhta Veers for their contribution.

Read here: https://t.co/nygeeQwBS7

[PRO Defence Trivandrum @DefencePROTvm]

EXERCISE AUSTRAHIND 2026 | TRAINING TOGETHER | OPERATING TOGETHER

Indian and Australian Army troops continue joint training across jungle, island and coastal terrain, undertaking combat swimming, static slithering, ambush drills, drone manoeuvring and physical training.

The exercise enhances tactical proficiency, combat readiness and interoperability, while strengthening mutual trust and India-Australia defence cooperation.
#MoD
@IndiaAustraliaFriendship
@MEAIndia
@laSouthern
@AustralianArmy
@HCICanberra
@HQ_IDS_India
@AusHCIndia

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

योद्धा सेवा सम्मान | YODDHA SEVA SAMMAN

कर्म से गौरव, सेवा से विजय
Honour Through Action, VIJAY Through Service

#GeneralDhirajSeth, #COAS, felicitated two distinguished Veterans with the Yoddha Seva Samman (#YSS) during the Retiring Officers Seminar in New Delhi, recognising their continued contribution to Nation Building.

Col Anil Ahuja (Retd), Lucknow, is advancing education, public health and community welfare through Vaidic Rashtranirman Gurukul and tobacco awareness initiatives.

Hav Mahabeer Singh Panghal (Retd), Jhunjhunu, is empowering youth through education and sports, supporting Veterans and Veer Naris, and championing environmental conservation.

Commending their selfless service, the #COAS reaffirmed that a Veteran remains a #Yoddha beyond uniform, continuing to serve society and the Nation.

#JAIseVIJAY #IndianArmy
@DIAV20

[PRO Defence Pune @PRODefPune]

A commendable step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat and sustainable defence infrastructure 🇮🇳🌿

@IN_INSShivaji, in collaboration with @iitbombay, is turning green waste into clean energy. cutting costs and promoting a circular economy. A fine example of innovation driving self-reliance and environmental responsibility. ⚓♻️

@SpokespersonMoD
@indiannavy
@IN_WNC
@IN_HQSNC

#IndianNavy #SpecialCampaign6 #GreenEnergy #AatmanirbharBharat

[INS Shivaji @IN_INSShivaji]

🌿⚓ 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 #𝗔𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗿𝗯𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁 🇮🇳

Under #Speci#SpecialCampaign6 @IN_INSShivaji in collaboration with @iitbombay has installed a 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 to reduce LPG dependence.♻️

🌱 Campus Garden leaves, dry foliages & wood waste are converted into biomass pellets costing approximately less than ₹55 for pellets against commercial LPG at ₹150/kg with an estimated annual savings of ₹5-6 lakh per galley which combinely produces 3600 meals/day for the trainees and staff of the Unit.💰

♻️𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 • 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 • 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

3.5𝘬𝘨𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 1𝘬𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘗𝘎 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 1.3𝘬𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 1 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺.

#SHS2026 #SwachhataHiSeva2026 #Swachhotsav #SpecialCampaign6 #RenewableEnergy #GreenNavy

@SwachhBharatGov @swachhbharat @SpokespersonMoD @indiannavy @MoHUA_India @MoJSDDWS @IN_HQSNC @PRODefPune @IndiannavyMedia

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 770 crore contract with @BEL_CorpCom for the procurement of Improved Low Level Light Weight Radar (LLLR-I), in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on October 21, 2026.

Capable of detecting and tracking fighter-sized targets and mini/micro drones, the system will enhance the Indian Army’s capability to counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) threats.

The procurement reinforces Aatmanirbhar Bharat, boosts indigenous defence manufacturing and advances the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. 🇮🇳

Read here: https://t.co/bjgZV74t7M

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

Army Commanders’ Conference 2026
The second Army Commanders’ Conference, #ACC of 2026 commenced today in #NewDelhi, bringing together the apex leadership of the #IndianArmy for three days of strategic deliberations.

The Conference will focus on the evolving security environment, emerging operational challenges and key priorities for enhancing combat preparedness, capability development and technology absorption.

Aligned with the vision of #JAIseVIJAY, the deliberations will emphasise innovation, jointness, integration and #Atmanirbharta to accelerate the transformation of the Indian Army into a technology-enabled, agile and future-ready force.

#IndianArmy #JAIseVIJAY #YearofNetworkingAndDataCentricity #DecadeofTransformation @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India

[PRO Defence Pune @PRODefPune]

Learning Leadership | Understanding the Infantry

#OfficerCadets from CTW, #Pune, visited #ShivneriBrigade and gained insights into an #Infantry Battalion’s history, routine and operational roles. At the Foreign Training Node, they were briefed on the conduct of Joint and Foreign Military Exercises, gaining valuable exposure to military #leadership and the responsibilities of future junior #leaders.

#NationFirst
#GoldenKatarDivision
#KonarkCorps
@SpokespersonMoD
@adgpi
@IaSouthern @artrac_ia
@KonarkCorps

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

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 🇮🇳🤝🇦🇺
@MEAIndia
@SpokespersonMoD
@HQ_IDS_India
@IaSouthern
@HCICanberra
@AustralianArmy

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

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: https://t.co/8HNqDvqL3c

@IndEmbDushanbe
@mea

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

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: https://t.co/v0Uplp2poh

@IndEmbDushanbe
@MEAIndia