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DRDO’s MK-II(A) Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system marks a significant
breakthrough in India’s defence technology, capable of disabling drones,
fixed-wing aircraft, and surveillance sensors with a precise 30-kilowatt
laser.
Although it currently cannot intercept ballistic missiles like Israel’s more
powerful Iron Beam system, the MK-II(A) offers rapid, cost-effective
India is advancing a substantial modernisation program for its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter fleet, dubbed the "Super Sukhoi" or "Super-30" initiative, with the Cabinet Committee on Security poised to approve upgrades for an initial batch of 84 aircraft out of the Indian Air Force’s total of 259 jets.This ₹63,000 crore effort aims to extend the service life of these aircraft by up to 30 years through
India has routinely issued NOTAMs in the Bay of Bengal for testing long-range ballistic and cruise missiles, particularly those developed under DRDO’s Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP) and subsequent strategic systems.Agni-series missiles, such as Agni-V with its 5,000–7,500 km range, have frequently utilised similar maritime exclusion zones off Odisha’s Chandipur or
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace’s Infinity Campus in Hyderabad via video conferencing on Thursday, 27 November 2025, and unveiled the company’s inaugural orbital rocket, Vikram-I. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy attended the event on site.The Prime Minister described this as a landmark moment for India’s private space sector, emphasising an unprecedented expansion driven
The Indian Navy has formalised a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) and Hyderabad-based Apollo Micro Systems. The three parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at pioneering the indigenous development and production of advanced armament systems.This collaboration reflects a significant step forward in India’s push for self-reliance
Rolls-Royce has pledged a full transfer of technology (ToT) and intellectual property rights (IPR) for the MB838 engine used in India’s Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT), pending final clearance from India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD).This represents a significant step towards India’s Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) initiative in defence manufacturing, enabling complete indigenous assembly and reducing
The Indian Navy’s Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system represents a significant advancement in anti-submarine warfare, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to extend the reach of lightweight torpedoes far beyond their conventional limits.This cannisterised system integrates a supersonic missile booster with an advanced lightweight torpedo
Adani Defence Systems & Technologies Ltd (ADSTL), in collaboration with Prime Aero Services LLP, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Flight Simulation Technique Centre Pvt Ltd (FSTC), India’s largest independent flight training and simulation provider.The deal values the enterprise at ₹820 crore, marking a significant expansion in Adani Defence’s aviation services
India’s Union Cabinet has approved a ₹7,280 crore scheme to promote the manufacturing of sintered rare earth permanent magnets (REPM), marking the first integrated domestic ecosystem for these critical components.The initiative targets a production capacity of 6,000 metric tons per annum (MTPA), allocated to five beneficiaries through global competitive bidding, with each eligible for up to
India’s historic decision to open the nuclear sector to private players marks a fundamental reform aimed at transforming the atomic energy landscape.This move, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, breaks the six-decade-long government monopoly under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, and allows private companies to participate in nuclear power generation, including the development and deployment