#RawReport# | India’s Ministry of Defence signs contracts worth ₹4,106 crore for GSAT-7C communication satellite and Varunastra heavyweight torpedoes #MinistryOfDefence# #IndianDefence# #GSAT7C# #Varunastra# #CommunicationSatellite# | @shawansen

#RawReport# | 50+ Indian companies, one big gateway to the US market! New Jersey’s US-India Collaborative Corridor is opening doors to trade, partnerships and new business opportunities It is a significant corridor that opens doors for products that would otherwise struggle to find a place in the American market: Amb @binaysrikant76, Consul General of India, New York Unless Americans can see the samples, it is difficult for them to buy and trust the products. This corridor makes the entire process of building trust easier: Navin Pathak, Founder & CEO, EntryOpen #MinistryOfDefence# #IndianDefence# #GSAT7C# #Varunastra# #CommunicationSatellite# | @shawansen

#RawReport# | How will the IAF's GSAT-7C satellite mark a significant leap in secure communications, addressing gaps exposed during Operation Sindoor? "Everything in defence lies on secure communiction," Former GOC, 15 Corps @LtGenDPPandey explains! #MinistryOfDefence# #IndianDefence# #GSAT7C# #Varunastra# #CommunicationSatellite# | @shawansen

Israel's state-owned Rafael Advanced Defence Systems is in talks with Indian defence firms to co-produce Tamir interceptor missiles for the Iron Dome air defence system in India. Source: NDTV

HONOURING THE BRAVEHEARTS Certain reports circulating in sections of the media and on social media platforms have incorrectly suggested that the supreme sacrifice of six bravehearts during Operation Sindoor have been acknowledged or brought to public notice for the first time only recently. It is clarified that the nation paid homage to these fallen heroes at the earliest opportunity, well before the reports in question. During the official Press Conference held on 11 May 2025, then Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), paid solemn tribute to these brave soldiers and specifically acknowledged their sacrifice in the line of duty during Operation SINDOOR. These bravehearts were conferred with gallantry awards and this was published in the Press Release of 14 Aug 2025. This constituted a formal and National recognition of their valour and supreme sacrifice in keeping with the highest traditions of the Indian Defence Forces. Simultaneously, the Indian Army’s official social media platforms carried tributes to these bravehearts without delay. The nation’s recognition of these heroes has continued thereafter. During the Army Day Parade held at Jaipur on 15 January 2026, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) presented the Sena Medal (Gallantry) to the families of three of these gallant soldiers, while the Chief of Air Staff did the same on 08 Oct 2025 in a solemn ceremony, reaffirming the Defence Forces enduring commitment to honouring those who have laid down their lives in the service of the nation. With regard to the engraving of the names of fallen soldiers on the National War Memorial, it is emphasised that this sacred process is governed by an established and well-defined protocol. The Defence Forces follow these laid-down procedures with due diligence, care and reverence, commensurate with the solemnity of the honour being conferred. Any suggestion that due process was not followed is factually incorrect. It is regrettable that an avoidable and unfounded controversy has arisen around this issue. Such narratives not only misrepresent facts but also risk causing unnecessary anguish to bereaved families and detracting from the dignity owed to those who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation. All stakeholders are urged to exercise responsibility and restraint while reporting on matters relating to fallen soldiers and to refrain from disseminating unverified information. The Indian Defence Forces remains steadfast in its commitment to honouring every soldier who has offered supreme sacrifice in defence of the nation. The six bravehearts of Operation Sindoor are national heroes whose courage, devotion to duty and sacrifice will continue to inspire generations of Indians. Their memory shall always be honoured with the dignity, gratitude and reverence it deserves. @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India @adgpi @IAF_MCC @indiannavy @PIB_India @PTI_News @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @ani_digital @ians_india