A 90mm shell penetrated Famagusta’s engine compartment, setting the fuel system ablaze and filling the turret with smoke and fumes.

Rather than deploying a large cordon, he selected a four-man assault team, consisting of himself and three experienced Special Forces operators.

Alongside the appointment of the next CDS, the government has also selected Vice-Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the next Chief of the Naval Staff.

The convoy in question was tasked with a movement towards a high-altitude post near the Himachal Pradesh border. 

The autonomous ground system is designed for greater protection when combating fires in areas where they can spread swiftly and endanger infrastructure and people.

During his first interaction with the press in 2026, General Dwivedi provided a detailed account of the military’s readiness during the height of the tensions.

The initial target is to manufacture 80-100 missiles annually. But once the operations stabilise, the facility is capable to make up to 150 missiles in a year.

Weapons and equipment were checked for the last time. The men carried M4A1 carbines, Israeli Tavor rifles, grenade launchers, Galil sniper rifles, and night-vision gear.

Rafale jets will be built in India by Dassault Aviation with Indian partners and are expected to feature over 60% indigenous components, sources said.

India’s defence roadmap targets nuclear warships, hypersonic missiles, AI weapons, stealth drones and space warfare for future battles.