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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) shipyard in Kiel, Germany, where he boarded a Type-212 class submarine, underscoring India’s interest in advanced German submarine technology and strengthening defence industrial collaboration.This visit highlighted India’s ongoing negotiations under Project-75I and its push for indigenous defence manufacturing with
TATA Elxsi has delivered the centre fuselage assembly jig to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Aircraft Research and Design Centre, marking a decisive step in the transition from demonstrator to flying prototypes of the CATS Warrior unmanned combat aerial vehicle.This milestone underscores the program’s progression from static validation to flight‑worthy integration, laying the groundwork for
The Indian Army has raised new drone-based battle units that mark a significant evolution in its operational doctrine.These formations are designed to integrate unmanned systems directly into frontline combat roles, enhancing both offensive and defensive capabilities across diverse terrains and scenarios.The “Ashni” platoons are focused on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions
Total shipping lending was $4.1bn at end of first quarter
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held delegation-level talks with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin, with the discussions centred on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between India and Germany.The meeting formed part of Singh’s three-day official visit to Germany from 21 to 23 April, aimed at consolidating the strategic defence partnership between the two
India has reinforced its border security with a four-layer integrated air defence system following last year’s Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.The upgraded shield combines legacy and advanced systems such as Barak-8, S-400, and indigenous interceptors under the Sudarshan program to counter drones, missiles, and aircraft. This move reflects a broader strategic shift toward sustained deterrence
At the height of the Kargil War in the summer of 1999, India was confronted with a harsh reality. The terrain was unforgiving, and the Russian‑made Mi‑25 gunship was not designed for the Himalayas. Close air support was stretched to its limits, operating at the very edge of its envelope. When the conflict ended, the lesson was unmistakable: India needed an attack helicopter that could not
Mumbai-based Atomberg Technologies, long recognised for its pioneering work in high-efficiency motors for home appliances, has officially stepped into the aerospace sector with the development of indigenous, first-generation drone propulsion systems, announced Manoj Meena CEO Atomberg.This marks a significant diversification for the company, which has built its reputation on energy-efficient
India is preparing to invite bids within the next three to six months for the Bharat Small Modular Reactor, designated BSMR-200, with a planned capacity of 220 megawatts.This marks a significant step in expanding nuclear capacity as part of the country’s clean energy transition.The initiative is designed to deploy scalable nuclear technology that will strengthen long-term energy security and
The Vietnam People’s Air Force is preparing for a major transformation in its aerial warfare capabilities, with reports confirming plans to acquire the Russian Su‑57 fifth‑generation stealth fighter in the early 2030s.This move reflects Hanoi’s determination to modernise its ageing fleet and maintain a credible deterrent in Southeast Asia’s increasingly complex security environment.The Su‑57 will