India Expands Submarine Plan To Nine Boats As Underwater Fleet Modernisation Accelerates

India has decided to expand its submarine acquisition plan, moving beyond the earlier proposal of six boats under Project 75(I) to a total of nine conventional diesel-electric submarines in the first phase, as reported by The Print. This decision reflects the government’s assessment that the Navy’s underwater fleet will face significant depletion from the late 2030s onwards, as several of

June 5, 2026
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India’s Agni-VI ICBM To Employ Advanced MaRV And Penetration Technologies To Defeat Layered Missile Defence Systems

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation is preparing for a significant leap in strategic deterrence with the proposed Agni-VI Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.Although awaiting formal government approval, the design philosophy of this next-generation missile is already clear: it is intended to defeat the most advanced ballistic missile defence networks in existence. The focus

June 5, 2026
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Zen Technologies Showcases AI-Powered Defence And Directed Energy Systems At North Tech Symposium

Zen Technologies Limited has unveiled a comprehensive suite of indigenous defence and advanced combat technology systems at the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj.The launch marks a significant milestone in India’s ongoing drive for self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The company’s latest offerings highlight its growing focus on autonomous warfare

June 5, 2026
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L&T Advances Indigenous 1500Hp Transmission Systems For Future Indian Tanks

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), one of India’s foremost defence and engineering companies, has achieved a significant milestone in the indigenisation of armoured vehicle technologies by developing a transmission assembly rated at 1500 horsepower.A transmission is the critical system that transfers power from the engine to the tank’s tracks, enabling mobility and manoeuvrability across varied

June 5, 2026
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India Joins Elite Club With Breakthrough In Single Crystal Turbine Blade Technology

India’s achievement in mastering the production of single crystal turbine blades represents one of the most significant milestones in its aerospace journey.These blades, developed through a joint program between the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory and the Gas Turbine Research Establishment, are already in advanced stages of casting trials and production.Ready‑to‑fit blades and vanes

June 5, 2026
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NETRA MK-1A To Bridge Gap As NETRA MK-2 Faces Platform Delays

India’s NETRA MK-2 airborne surveillance program is advancing rapidly, with radar development nearing completion, but delays in Airbus A321 platform modifications mean the system may not be inducted until the 2030s.To bridge this gap, DRDO and the Indian Air Force are fielding the NETRA MK-1A, an interim solution that integrates next-generation radar technology onto Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft,

June 5, 2026
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India And Russia Expand Strategic Partnership With Su-57 Talks, RELOS Implementation, And Aviation Cooperation

India and Russia are negotiating a landmark expansion of their strategic partnership that spans defence, energy, and aviation sectors, signalling a deepening of bilateral ties despite global volatility and sanctions pressures.Central to this development are talks on the co-production of the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft and the implementation of the Reciprocal Logistics Exchange

June 5, 2026
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