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Developing a nuclear submarine ranks among the most formidable engineering feats, comparable in complexity to jet engine development due to the exigencies of a compact nuclear reactor that must function impeccably beneath the waves.This miniaturised power plant demands highly enriched uranium fuel for space efficiency, stringent quietness to evade detection, and self-sufficiency for crew
The Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC) has granted provisional clearances to Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) for the successful indigenisation of several critical grades of superalloys, titanium alloys, and special steels.These materials, including BZL1, BZL14H, ZS 6Y, OT 4-1, Titan 33A, AE866W, and 16XH3BFMB-W, are essential for the AL-31FP engine that powers the
NIBE Limited has secured a significant supply contract with the Indian Army under the Ministry of Defence for the manufacturing and supply of ground equipment, accessories, Electronic Sequence Programming (ESP) units, and ammunition tailored for the Universal Rocket Launcher System.This development marks a revival of a major defence procurement initiative, with the total contract value standing
The Indian government has accorded 22 Acceptances of Necessity (AoN) for DRDO-developed defence systems, valued at approximately ₹1.30 lakh crore, marking the highest such approvals in a single year. These systems are slated for manufacture by Indian industries, aligning with the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision for self-reliance in defence. DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat described this as a "
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) marked its 68th anniversary on 1 January 2026 with significant announcements highlighting India’s strides towards self-reliance in defence.Chairman Samir V Kamat addressed the DRDO fraternity at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi, with the event streamed live across all organisation laboratories. He emphasised that DRDO’s efforts have delivered a
The Defence Ministry of India has achieved remarkable progress in capital procurement during the financial year 2025-26. Up to December 2025, it signed contracts worth ₹1.82 lakh crore aimed at modernising the armed forces.This substantial investment underscores a commitment to enhancing defence readiness amid evolving geopolitical challenges.The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has played a
Baloch leader, Mir Yar Baloch, has issued a stark warning to India’s External
Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, claiming that China may soon deploy troops in
Balochistan as part of its deepening alliance with Pakistan.
In an open letter dated 1 January 2026 and shared on X, Baloch described this
potential move as a profound threat to both Balochistan and India. He urged
immediate
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted on Friday that India reserves the unequivocal right to defend itself against terrorism, emphasising that the manner of exercising this right lies solely with New Delhi.Speaking at the inauguration of Shaastra 2026, the techno-entertainment festival at IIT-Madras in Chennai, he underscored that no external power can dictate India’s defensive
Sajith Premadasa, Sri Lanka’s Leader of the Opposition and head of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has underscored the pivotal role of India in safeguarding stability across the Indian Ocean and South Asia.In an exclusive interview conducted in Colombo on 2 January 2026, he described India’s leadership as indispensable for regional and global security. Premadasa emphasised that the national
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the upgraded runway at the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Car Nicobar Air Base on Friday, marking a significant enhancement to India’s strategic military infrastructure in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.General Chauhan arrived at Car Nicobar around 11:30 am, where he received a warm welcome from Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Commander-in-Chief