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Former DRDO Chairman and Aeronautical Society of India President Dr. G Satheesh Reddy recently met with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the State Secretariat in Vijayawada to discuss industrial growth in Andhra Pradesh. During the meeting, Reddy presented a plan to establish defence sector industries across various regions in the state, aiming to support 50 aspiring entrepreneurs.He sought
The India-South Africa Business Conclave 2025, held in Pretoria, marked a significant moment for defence cooperation between the two nations. The event featured discussions on enhancing defence ties through new opportunities and joint ventures.Key defence companies such as Rheinmetall Denel Munition, SAAB Grintek Defence, and Denel expressed their eagerness to deepen partnerships with
Russia is set to re-enter the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) competition to supply medium transport aircraft, offering its IL-276 model as a replacement for the ageing fleet of Soviet-origin AN-32s, reported Manu Pubby of Economic Times.The IAF, which plans to procure at least 80 aircraft under this program, aims to localize production in collaboration with an Indian partner and secure significant
India has firmly rejected Pakistan’s allegations of its involvement in the recent Jaffar Express train siege in Balochistan, labelling the claims as baseless and an attempt to deflect attention from Pakistan’s internal issues. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Rahdnir Jaiswal, emphasised that the international community is well aware of Pakistan being the "epicentre of global
In a significant milestone for India’s military capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully deployed its indigenous Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) from an altitude of 27,000 feet.This achievement marks the MCPS as the only parachute system currently in use by the Indian Armed Forces capable of deployment above 25,000 feet.The system, developed
India is significantly bolstering its naval fleet to maintain security and stability in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), a crucial corridor for global shipping.This expansion is partly in response to China’s growing influence in the region, which includes establishing a military base in Djibouti and securing access to key ports like Gwadar in Pakistan and Hambantota in Sri Lanka.In January 2025,
Currently, there are 60 foreign terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir, a situation that has raised significant concerns among security agencies. These terrorists are primarily affiliated with banned groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), with 35 belonging to LeT, 21 to JeM, and four to HM.Despite claims of "Zero Infiltration" by the army and
On-Board images of SpaDeX satellites undockingThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully undocking the SpaDeX satellites on March 13, 2025. This operation, conducted in a 460 km circular orbit with a 45-degree inclination, marks a crucial step in India’s space ambitions.The SpaDeX mission, launched on December 30, 2024, aimed to demonstrate
Rangsons Aerospace, a prominent Indian product technology company specialising in aerospace, defence, and homeland security, has secured a substantial investment of ₹300 crore (approximately USD 36.5 million).This funding, led by ValueQuest Investment Advisors, aims to enhance the company’s operational capacity to meet the increasing global demand for its products and solutions in both commercial
On March 12, 2025, a joint operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the CRPF Srinagar resulted in the apprehension of two suspects with arms and ammunition in Bandipora, a district in north Kashmir.The operation was initiated based on specific intelligence inputs and took place along the Gandbal-Hajin Road. During the search, the security forces recovered a pistol, a pistol