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Dronathon 2026: IAF demonstrates multi-mode system designed to facilitate drones' management in airspace
The Indian Air Force recently showcased the Vayu UTtaM drone management system at Pokhran. This innovative system provides crucial support in managing drones and detecting rogue aircraft within congested airspace. At Dronathon 2026, various domestic unmanned aerial systems and counter-drone technologies were highlighted, alongside the unveiling of the IAF UAS Roadmap aimed at guiding the industry towards achieving self-reliance in unmanned systems.
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann takes over as Southern Air Command Chief
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann has taken charge as the new Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Air Command. A decorated officer with extensive experience, including over 3,000 flying hours on various fighter jets, Mann brings a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades to his new role. He succeeds Air Marshal Manish Khanna, who retired after a commendable service.
Prez approves gallantry awards for 70 including Ashoka Chakra for astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla. Full list
President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards for 70 Armed Forces personnel. This includes the highest peacetime award, the Ashok Chakra, for Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. He made history by visiting the International Space Station. Other awards include Kirti Chakras and Shaurya Chakras. Many brave soldiers are being honored for their courage and sacrifice.
Independence Day gallantry medals: From top IAF officers and fighter pilots to S-400 operators in Op Sindoor, check full list
Sixteen BSF personnel have been awarded gallantry medals for their exceptional bravery and valour during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The operation, a response to the Pahalgam terror attack, involved targeting terrorist and military facilities. The awarded personnel displayed courage in neutralizing drone attacks, destroying enemy surveillance, and replenishing ammunition under fire, with some making the ultimate sacrifice.
President approves gallantry awards to 93 armed forces personnel
President Droupadi Murmu has approved gallantry awards for 93 armed forces personnel, including two Kirti Chakras and 14 Shaurya Chakras on the eve of Republic Day. Recognized for their bravery and dedication, these awards include multiple posthumous honors and a high number of Sena Medals.
President Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, other decorations to Armed Forces personnel
President Droupadi Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards including 6 Kirti Chakra and 16 Shaurya Chakra on the eve of the 75th Republic Day. 3 out of 6 Kirti Chakra and 2 out of 16 Shaurya Chakra are conferred posthumously. Kirti Chakra awardees include Major Digvijay Singh Rawat, Major Deependra Vikram Basnet, and Havildar Pawan Kumar Yadav.
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Gallantry Awards: Six awarded Kirti Chakra, all for Ops in Kashmir
Given the relative peace in the North East, most awardees are for operations in Kashmir, including Major Subhang who was instrumental in killing two terrorists in a close quarter battle at Budgam. The officer faced small arms and under barrel grenade fire - injuring him and his two soldiers - but carried on the fight to the finish.
Ashok Chakra to Garud commando who laid down life in Jammu and Kashmir
President Ram Nath Kovind approved 390 gallantry and other defence decorations to armed forces personnel and others on the eve of the 69th Republic Day celebrations, the defence ministry said.
11 terror martyrs to be conferred Ashoka Chakra at R-Day parade
President Pratibha Patil will confer Ashoka Chakra, the country’s highest peacetime gallantry award, posthumously on 11 police and defence personnel who laid down their lives fighting terrorists.
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