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JAI SE VIJAY - VIJAY SE VIJETA Celebrating the Unconquerable Spirit #GeneralDhirajSeth, #COAS, felicitated the #IndianArmy para-athletes for their outstanding achievements at the #AsianParaGames, bringing glory to the Nation with a tally of 6 medals - 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze. The awardees who brought laurels are:- 🥇Gold - Subedar Solairaj D (Long Jump) 🥈Silver - Havildar Kapil Kumar (400 M Freestyle, Swimming) Havildar Rakesh (Discuss Throw) 🥉Bronze - Subedar Ajay Kumar (400 M) Subedar Hokato Sema (Seated Shot put) Havildar Pradeep (Discuss Throw) The #COAS also felicitated Mrs Simran, wife of Naik Gajender Singh, who won 2 Gold medals in Athletics. Commending their extraordinary resilience, determination and sporting excellence, the #COAS lauded the champions for embodying the indomitable #Yoddha Spirit, where adversity is met with resolve and every challenge becomes an opportunity to excel. Indian Army - Forging Champions 🇮🇳 #ParaAthletes #MissionMedal #MOW #MissionOlympicsWing #JAIseVIJAY @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @IA_SportsAdvntr @YASMinistry @Media_SAI

योद्धा सेवा सम्मान | YODDHA SEVA SAMMAN कर्म से गौरव, सेवा से विजय Honour Through Action, VIJAY Through Service #GeneralDhirajSeth, #COAS, felicitated three distinguished Veterans with the Yoddha Seva Samman (#YSS) during his visit to Ahilyanagar, recognising their inspiring contributions to Nation Building. Brigadier Santosh Kurup, SM (Retd), for training Maharashtra Police Commandos in counter-Naxal operations; Colonel Sunil Ramdas Rajdeo (Retd), for Veterans' welfare, support to Veer Naris and youth mentorship and Havildar Laxman Jagnnath Andhale (Retd), for empowering underprivileged students through education and career guidance. 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

EMERGING BATTLEFIELD | LEVERAGING SPACE FOR LAND FORCES The #IndianArmy organised a seminar on “Emerging Battlefield: Leveraging Space for Land Forces” at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 03 November 2026. The seminar brought together experts from the Armed Forces, #ISRO, #DRDO, industry and academia to deliberate on Space Domain Awareness, Space Denial and Secure Satellite Communications, aimed at enhancing situational awareness, operational effectiveness and decision-making in Multi-Domain Operations. The deliberations underscored the importance of indigenous innovation, resilient space-based capabilities and civil-military collaboration to strengthen operational preparedness for future battlefields. #Atmanirbharta #JAIseVIJAY #IndianArmy #YearofNetworkingAndDataCentricity #DecadeofTransformation #SpaceTechnology #DefenceInnovation @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @isro @DRDO_India

STRENGTHENING DEFENCE TIES The 8th India-Myanmar Army-to-Army Staff Talks, held at Nay Pyi Taw, focused on enhancing bilateral military cooperation through joint training, exercises, capacity building and professional exchanges. The #IndianArmy delegation also interacted with the Chief of Armed Forces Training, Myanmar Army, to strengthen ongoing collaboration and explore new avenues of engagement. Reaffirming India's commitment to capacity building, training simulators were handed over to the Myanmar Army, further reinforcing bilateral military ties and mutual trust. #IndiaMyanmarFriendship 🇮🇳🤝🇲🇲 #DefenceCooperation @MEAIndia @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @IndiainMyanmar

*'सुवेग व सुढृढ़'* #GeneralDhirajSeth, #COAS and All Ranks of #IndianArmy convey best wishes to All Ranks, #Veterans & Families of Army Aviation Corps on the occasion of Corps Day. #JAIseVIJAY #IndianArmy

SWACHHATA HI SEVA 2026 | CLEANLINESS THROUGH COLLECTIVE ACTION Clean Surroundings, Green Tomorrow! Reaffirming its commitment to a #SwachhBharat, the #IndianArmy undertook a series of cleanliness drives across the Nation under #SwachhataHiSeva2026 and #SpecialCampaign6, promoting waste segregation, responsible waste disposal and environmental awareness. With enthusiastic participation of soldiers, families and children, the initiatives reinforced the spirit of community participation, collective responsibility and sustainable living. Swachhata – A Shared Responsibility, A Collective Commitment. #SwachhBharat #SwachhataHiSeva #SHS2026 #SpecialCampaign6 #GreenInitiative #Sustainability #EnvironmentalConservation #JAIseVIJAY #IndianArmy @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @moefcc @SwachhBharatGov @swachhbharat @MoHUA_India @MoJSDDWS

STRENGTHENING MILITARY COOPERATION The inaugural India-Tanzania Army-to-Army Staff Talks, held in New Delhi from 27 to 29 October 2026, focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation through military education, training exchanges and capacity building. The Tanzanian delegation visited 505 Army Base Workshop and DPSU Bhawan, gaining insights into India's military maintenance capabilities and indigenous defence manufacturing. The delegation also paid homage to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial. The engagement reinforced mutual trust and the shared commitment towards deeper military cooperation. #IndiaTanzaniaFriendship 🇮🇳🤝🇹🇿 #DefenceCooperation @MEAIndia @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @IndiainTanzania @gcumod

Mission Ready. Future Focused. #GeneralDhirajSeth, #COAS, visited Ibex Brigade at Joshimath and forward areas in the strategically significant Middle Sector of the Northern Borders, in the #Garhwal region, reviewing operational preparedness, technology integration and inter-agency synergy. He also visited Mana, India’s #FirstVillage in the region and interacted with the local community. During the visit, COAS was briefed on all aspects of capability development and initiatives taken to further strengthen combat capability. The #COAS commended all ranks for their professionalism and dedication while serving in the Sector’s inhospitable, high-altitude terrain. He exhorted all ranks to embrace ‘VIJAY’, the five-point framework for building an agile, future-ready force, capable of responding at short notice across the full spectrum of operations. The #COAS also emphasised the importance of proactive HADR planning, through joint exercises and close coordination with civil agencies to ensure swift and effective response to any contingency. #JAIseVIJAY #IndianArmy @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @suryacommand @UBArea_IA

Strengthening Bonds | Advancing Military Cooperation A delegation of 10 Young Officers from the Vietnam People’s Army visited India from 17 to 23 October 2026 under the Young Officers Exchange Programme. The delegation visited defence establishments and places of cultural significance in Pune, Ahilyanagar and Deolali, fostering professional exchanges, mutual understanding and camaraderie. The visit reaffirmed the enduring friendship and growing defence cooperation between India and Vietnam. Stronger Bonds. Deeper Cooperation. #IndiaVietnamFriendship 🇮🇳🤝🇻🇳 #DefenceCooperation #MilitaryDiplomacy @MEAIndia @DefenceMinIndia @artrac_ia @IaSouthern @AmbHanoi @VNinINDIA

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

Exercise Mountain Guardian 2026 The India-UAE Joint Military Exercise #MountainGuardian 2026 concluded at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubatia, Uttarakhand, following intensive joint training from 05 to 18 October 2026. Troops of the #IndianArmy and the UAE Armed Forces undertook joint planning, tactical drills and integrated field exercises, focusing on enhancing interoperability, operational coordination and combat effectiveness in sub-conventional operations. The exercise reaffirmed the shared commitment of both Armies to operational excellence, enhanced interoperability and enduring military cooperation, further strengthening the India-UAE strategic defence partnership. #IndiaUAEFriendship 🇮🇳🤝🇦🇪 #DefenceCooperation #MilitaryDiplomacy @MEAIndia @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @IndembAbuDhabi @modgovae @UAEembassyIndia