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The Indian government has significantly ramped up defence spending in Budget 2026, allocating a total of ₹7.85 lakh crore to the Defence Ministry for FY26-27, marking a robust 15 per cent increase over the previous year.This enhanced outlay underscores New Delhi’s commitment to bolstering military capabilities amid escalating tensions with Pakistan and China along the borders.A key highlight is
The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile stands as a pinnacle of Indo-Russian defence cooperation, continually evolving through upgrades to maintain its edge in modern warfare.Recent statements from Moscow underscore that this modernisation is not a one-off endeavour but a perpetual project, with hypersonic technologies emerging as the next frontier.Alexander Leonov, CEO and Chief Designer of NPO
ISRO is developing a LOX-Methane engine for induction in the next generation of launch vehicles and the development of the essential engine subsystems is progressing at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre of ISRO.The testing of these subsystems at a smaller scale (sub-scale) has commenced. An optimally designed thrust chamber with injector head is key to the success of any cryogenic engine. ISRO
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken a pivotal step towards achieving self-reliance in aero-engine technology by issuing an expression of interest (EOI) for domestic partners.This initiative targets the production of the next-generation ‘Advanced High Thrust Class Engine’ (AHTCE), marking a potential turning point in the nation’s defence aerospace sector.For
Odisha’s government has greenlit a monumental defence manufacturing initiative, granting approval to Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a flagship of the Kalyani Group, to establish an integrated auto, aero, and defence components manufacturing complex in Dhenkanal district.This mega project, sprawling across 1,100 acres, represents an investment of ₹17,250 crores, equivalent to
TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), in collaboration with Airbus Helicopters, is poised to inaugurate India’s first Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the H125 helicopter at Vemagal in Karnataka within the coming weeks.This milestone marks a seismic shift in the nation’s aerospace manufacturing landscape, effectively dismantling the long-standing monopoly held by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
India has firmly dismissed Pakistan’s accusations of Indian involvement in recent unrest in Balochistan, branding them as baseless and a diversionary ploy.Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal issued a strong rebuttal, stating that Pakistan’s claims were merely "its usual tactics to deflect attention from its own internal failings."This response came after the Pakistani military alleged
Pakistan’s government has announced that its cricket team will boycott the Twenty20 World Cup match against India scheduled for 15 February 2026. This decision, conveyed via an official post on X, permits the team to participate in the rest of the ICC World T20 tournament but explicitly bars them from taking the field against their arch-rivals.The statement underscores ongoing geopolitical
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have finalised a mutual defence pact that explicitly excludes Turkey, according to sources close to the Saudi military. This clarification comes amid speculation of a trilateral alliance involving the three nations, fuelled by escalating regional tensions.A Turkish official had indicated earlier this month that Ankara was in talks to join the agreement. However, a source
The Union Budget for 2026-27 has marked a significant escalation in India’s campaign against Naxalism, with funding for anti-Left Wing Extremism (LWE) efforts surging by over 20 per cent. This boost underscores the government’s determination to meet its ambitious deadline of eradicating LWE by 31 March 2026.A substantial ₹3,610.80 crore has been earmarked for security-related expenditure (SRE)