Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir released sketches of two Pakistani terrorists responsible for an attack on an Indian Air Force vehicle in Poonch. A reward of ₹20 lakh is offered for information leading to their arrest. Corporal Vikky Pahade died in the ambush. Major search operations are ongoing.

Indian defence company Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace Technologies unveiled the FWD-200B, the country's first indigenous bomber unmanned aerial vehicle, marking a significant milestone in the country's defense and aerospace industry.

Terrorists ambushed two security vehicles, including one belonging to the Indian Air Force, in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district three weeks before the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha Nagaland Odisha constituency's sixth phase polls on May 25.

USAF Secretary Frank Kendall took a historic flight on an experimental F-16 fighter jet controlled by AI at Edwards Air Force Base in California, marking one of the biggest military aviation advancements since stealth in the early 1990s.

“This joint security drill with Indian security forces marks a significant milestone...These collaborative exercises strengthen our nations’ cooperation in security and defence and reinforce our shared commitment to global stability. We remain steadfast in our determination to foster continued collaboration for a safer world,” Israeli ambassador Naor Gilon said addressing the event. The security drill, conducted last week, was joined by the Union home ministry, Delhi Police, National Security Guard (NSG) and local emergency services such as the fire department and traffic police.

India achieves a milestone with successful trials of SMART anti-submarine missile system off Odisha's coast. Developed by DRDO, SMART enhances naval defence with supersonic capabilities and torpedo release mechanism. Canister-based, long-range missile aims to bolster Indian Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities, featuring two-way data link and sea skimming.

In Manipur's Bishnupur district, women-led protestors successfully halted the Army's attempt to seize arms and ammunition during patrolling. The incident occurred in Kumbi, where Meira Paibis demanded weapons be handed over until a conflict resolves. Despite firing to disperse the crowd, the Army later agreed to hand over arms to police.

DRDO's Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment in Kanpur develops India's lightest bulletproof jacket, capable of stopping 7.62 x 54 R API ammunition. Tested successfully at TBRL Chandigarh, it's the first monolithic ceramic jacket to withstand 6 bullets, meeting BIS standards. Applauded by DRDO chairman for innovation.

India successfully test-fired a new version of a medium-range ballistic missile, confirming its operational capability and validating new technologies. Conducted under the Strategic Forces Command, the user launch demonstrated the missile's effectiveness. The weapon is distinct from the 'Agni' family of weapons systems, according to the Ministry of Defence.

Defence officials disclosed that the development of the 120-130 km strike range Astra Mark-2 air-to-air missile is underway, with plans for the first test firing in the coming months. Astra Mark 2 aims to support the Indian Air Force's combat superiority and could be exported to nations operating Sukhoi jets.