Private Industry Outpaces DPSUs As Vikram VT-21 Armoured Platform Achieves Record Three-Year Development Cycle

The Vikram VT-21 Advanced Armoured Platform, developed by DRDO in partnership with TATA Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge (Kalyani Group), stands out not only for its technological sophistication but for its unprecedented speed of execution—moving from concept to prototype in just three years.This achievement highlights the efficiency of private industry compared to Defence Public Sector Units (

May 3, 2026
Read More >>

AP To Host ₹15,000 Crore AMCA Stealth Fighter Manufacturing Hub

Andhra Pradesh is set to host a landmark defence project with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) establishing a ₹15,000 crore fifth-generation stealth fighter manufacturing facility at Puttaparthi.The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program will anchor this initiative, with the first prototype targeted for 2029 and full-scale production by 2035.The state government

May 3, 2026
Read More >>

Weapons Proliferation: Pakistan Expands Naval And Air Power With Chinese Submarines And J-10C Jets

Pakistan has unveiled a sweeping defence upgrade with the induction of Chinese-built Hangor-class submarines and J-10C fighter jets, marking a decisive expansion of its naval and air power.The program involves up to eight submarines, with a mix of Chinese-built and locally produced units, alongside the operational deployment of J-10Cs that were first used during the 2025 conflict with India.This

May 3, 2026
Read More >>

Bangladesh Is Upgrading Air Defence Near India’s Siliguri Corridor, Raising Indian Security Concerns

Bangladesh’s revival of the Lalmonirhat airbase, less than 20 km from India’s Siliguri Corridor, is raising alarm in New Delhi due to its proximity to one of India’s most sensitive strategic chokepoints. The addition of advanced radar systems, a large hangar, and a 4 km runway under Forces Goal 2030 signals Dhaka’s intent to strengthen northern airfields, with India already reinforcing its

May 3, 2026
Read More >>