Akash Sharma— DEFENCE & STRATEGY

Meanwhile, Defence Ministry has signed a Rs 586 crore contract with Accurate Industrial Controls Private  Ltd for auxiliary power units (APUs) for T-72 & T-90 tanks. APUs are alternate electric power generation sources for fire control, firing circuit & gun stabilisation systems. ~~ via Rajat Pandit FOLLOW #KAIDENSHARMA

India's T-72 and T-90 tanks are getting new Auxiliary Power Units. The Defence Ministry finalized a Rs 586 crore contract today with Accurate Industrial Controls to supply the equipment for the armoured fleet. #IndianArmy #DefenceNews https://t.co/x68enV2zrd Follow #KaidenSharmaa

Indian and Mongolian troops kicked off exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' in Pithoragarh today. The two-week drill brings together 45 soldiers from each side to focus heavily on modern tactical warfare: drones, counter-drones, cybersecurity, and search operations. #NomadicElephant Follow #KaidenSharmaa

It’s official now. Chinese President Xi Jinping will be visiting the US on Sept 23-25 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. #G2 in action? ~~ via Rajat Pandit FOLLOW #KAIDENSHARMA

#ExVeerGuardian26 As part of Exercise Veer Guardian 26, General Takehiro Morita, Chief of Staff, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, visited Air Force Station Jodhpur and flew the indigenous #Tejas fighter aircraft. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh led the formation flying the Tejas LCA as Eagle One with the CoS JASDF flying in the twin seater version. The sortie underscored the growing operational synergy, interoperability and professional camaraderie between the #IAF and #JASDF, while showcasing India’s indigenous aerospace capability. #IndianAirForce #JASDF #AtmanirbharBharat #IndiaJapan #DefenceMinIndia #SpokespersonMoD #HQ_IDS_India #adgpi #indiannavy #JASDF_PAO_ENG #CareerinIAF #air_veterans Replying to #IAF_MCC: #IAF_MCC #ExVeerGuardian26 From the Spitfires of No. 4 Squadron flying over Japan in 1946 to IAF and JASDF aircraft flying together over Jodhpur in 2026 — a journey from shared history to shared skies. The two Chiefs visited the museum, reflecting on this enduring legacy of goodwill, mutual respect and friendship. #IndianAirForce #JASDF #IndiaJapan #DefenceMinIndia #SpokespersonMoD #HQ_IDS_India #adgpi #indiannavy #JASDF_PAO_ENG #CareerinIAF #air_veterans Follow #KaidenSharmaa

Meanwhile, as part of the Indian Navy’s overseas operational deployment, frigate INS Sahyadri and corvette INS Kulish arrive at Subic Bay, Philippines, to participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (JCA). ~~ via Rajat Pandit FOLLOW #KAIDENSHARMA

Before sale of armed drones to Pakistan, Trump family linked company signed up to make anti drone systems in India. Powerus signed licensing agreement in June with Paras defence to manufacture and sell Guardian interceptors in India. In September, Powerus executives met Asim Munir, announce drone sales and MoU with Pak Army. Say "proud to support Pakistan Ministry of Defence". @ETPolitics ~~ via Manu Pubby FOLLOW #KAIDENSHARMA

Exercise Tarang Shakti is back. Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 returns as India’s premier multinational air exercise, bringing global Air Forces together for high-octane joint tactical maneuvers. Stay tuned as elite aviators take to the skies! #TarangShakti2026 #IAF #IndianAirForce #Aviation #DefenceMinIndia #SpokespersonMoD #HQ_IDS_India #adgpi #indiannavy #MEAIndia #air_veterans #CareerinIAF Follow #KaidenSharmaa

#ExVeerGuardian26 As part of Exercise Veer Guardian 26, General Takehiro Morita, Chief of Staff, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, visited Air Force Station Jodhpur and flew the indigenous #Tejas fighter aircraft. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh led the formation flying the Tejas LCA as Eagle One with the CoS JASDF flying in the twin seater version. The sortie underscored the growing operational synergy, interoperability and professional camaraderie between the #IAF and #JASDF, while showcasing India’s indigenous aerospace capability. #IndianAirForce #JASDF #AtmanirbharBharat #IndiaJapan #DefenceMinIndia #SpokespersonMoD #HQ_IDS_India #adgpi #indiannavy #JASDF_PAO_ENG #CareerinIAF #air_veterans Follow #KaidenSharmaa

Japan’s Air Chief Gen Takehiro Morita and IAF Chief ACM AP Singh flew in the LCA Tejas at Jodhpur earlier today. Following their sortie in India’s indigenous fighter, the two chiefs addressed the press too. #ExVeerGuardian #IAF https://t.co/r9MypzpUvc Follow #KaidenSharmaa

Group Captain Samrat was piloting the aircraft with the Japanese Chief seated in the rear cockpit. https://t.co/0zL05wuRkN Follow #KaidenSharmaa

Rappelling and room-intervention drills with US troops: Indian Army canines Rowdy, Victor, Zac, and Rice are showing their tactical agility at Ex Yudh Abhyas 2026. The pack features two indigenous Rampur Hounds alongside a Malinois and a Labrador. #YudhAbhyas https://t.co/6DjMKlRoDo Follow #KaidenSharmaa

IAF Chief ACM AP Singh and Japan’s Air Chief Gen Takehiro Morita ahead of their sortie in Tejas. #Tejas #IAF https://t.co/KbgGdsCsZo Follow #KaidenSharmaa

Picture from Jodhpur where the chiefs from India and Japan are flying in India’s indigenous fighter Tejas. https://t.co/q13JdXa05y Follow #KaidenSharmaa

HAL is flying extra sorties to resolve radar and missile integration hurdles on the Tejas Mk1A. CMD Ravi K says they are not asking for any SQR concessions from the IAF. Deliveries expected to start this financial year. #TejasMk1A #HALHQBLR https://t.co/XmTAyWIXgY Follow #KaidenSharmaa

M777 in action during Ex Yudh Abhyas. #YudhAbhyas https://t.co/kjxPk9xtYy Follow #KaidenSharmaa

Japan’s Air Chief Gen Takehiro Morita will fly in India’s indigenous Tejas fighter at Jodhpur today. He will be accompanied by IAF Chief ACM AP Singh. The US and French air chiefs have also flown in the Tejas in the past. #Tejas #IAF https://t.co/z4CWHB1ACB Follow #KaidenSharmaa

Someone who always motivated with her inputs and breaking stories. Your guidance and encouragement will always be remembered. You will be missed, Payal Ma’am. #payalmehta100 Sad news Our colleague Payal Mehta has passed away. She was in Mumbai, felt uneasy late last night and was taken to hospital where doctors found no pulse She was just 46 years of age Om Shanti - Aman Sharma Follow #KaidenSharmaa

An IAF Su-30 MKI and a JASDF F-2 share the tarmac during Exercise Veer Guardian. #ExVeerGuardian #IAF #IAF_MCC #JASDF_PAO_ENG https://t.co/hnodz591Pa Follow #KaidenSharmaa