BharatShakti

09/08/2026

Defence Mantra Classroom || From fighter jets to surveillance aircraft: Indian Navy's aviation fleet

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Nitin Gokhale

09/08/2026

Defence Mantra Classroom || Naval bases across India

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Nitin Gokhale

08/08/2026

Defence Mantra Classroom || Structure of the Indian Navy

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Nitin Gokhale

07/08/2026

Defence Mantra Classroom || Theaterisation and the Indian Air Force

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Nitin Gokhale

07/08/2026

India has successfully tested the Agni-4 ballistic missile, reaffirming the credibility and reliability of one of the nation's most important strategic deterrents.

With its long-range precision, advanced guidance systems, and proven performance, Agni-4 strengthens India's ability to safeguard its national security in an increasingly complex strategic environment.

Every successful test is another step towards a stronger, more secure India.

07/08/2026

France has formally submitted its proposal to supply 114 Rafale fighter jets to India under the Indian Air Force's MRFA programme, a deal estimated at around ₹3.25 lakh crore.

The offer now moves into technical and commercial evaluation, with New Delhi assessing costs, delivery timelines, technology transfer, local manufacturing and India-specific upgrades before negotiations begin.

France has formally submitted its proposal to supply 114 Rafale fighter jets to India under the Indian Air Force's MRFA programme, a deal estimated at around ₹3.25 lakh crore.

The offer now moves into technical and commercial evaluation, with New Delhi assessing costs, delivery timelines, technology transfer, local manufacturing and India-specific upgrades before negotiations begin.

06/08/2026

From protecting India's vast maritime frontiers to operating cutting-edge warships and submarines, the Indian Navy is a force full of remarkable stories. Discover 5 fascinating facts about the Navy—from its traditions and capabilities to lesser-known details that make it one of the world's most formidable maritime forces.

If you're interested in knowing more, watch the Defence Mantra Classrooms episode on BharatShakti's Youtube channel for a more detailed breakdown.

06/08/2026

It's often the less-talked-about wing of the air force but one that does all the heavy lifting, literally.

Be it moving people out of war zones, carrying equipment and soldiers to difficult terrains or giving pace to soft diplomacy, the transport fleet of the Indian Air Force has done it all. It has served as the backbone of countless military and humanitarian operations, away from the limelight.

And chronicling all that is a book called ‘Wings of Support: Nine Decades of Action by Transport Fleet of IAF’.

Speaking to Bharat Shakti Editor-in-Chief Nitin A. Gokhale, the book’s author, Air Marshal Rajeev Sachdeva (Retd), traces the IAF transport fleet's early journey in the 1930s to modern-day strategic airlift missions.

It's often the less-talked-about wing of the air force but one that...

06/08/2026

Some warriors never ask others to go where they won't go themselves. Major Mohit Sharma lived by that principle. Leading his men during a fierce counter-terror operation in the forests of Kupwara in 2009, the officer of 1 PARA (Special Forces) fought through heavy enemy fire, saved the lives of his teammates, and made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Awarded the Ashok Chakra, his story is a timeless reminder that true leadership is forged in courage, sacrifice, and putting the mission before self.

06/08/2026

Defence Mantra Classroom || Different branches of the Indian Air Force

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Nitin Gokhale