MDL Submarine Contracts: A Transformative ₹1 Lakh Crore Investment in India’s Naval Capabilities

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) is positioned to secure two major submarine contracts worth over ₹1.06 lakh crore from the Indian government by the end of financial year 2025-26, marking the largest defence procurement in India’s history. These contracts represent a critical investment in India’s naval capabilities and underscore the strategic importance of maritime security in the

July 10, 2025
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Indian Army’s Strategic Enhancement: The M982 Excalibur Procurement Following Operation Sindoor

The Indian Army’s pursuit of additional M982 Excalibur GPS-guided artillery rounds represents a significant strategic evolution in precision warfare capabilities, catalysed by the successful deployment of these advanced munitions during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. This procurement decision underscores India’s commitment to modernising its artillery systems with cutting-edge technology that

July 10, 2025
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India’s Air Force Pursues Israeli Air LORA Missile Could Be India’s Next Big Strike Weapon

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is actively considering the procurement of Israel Aerospace Industries’ Air-Launched Long Range Artillery (Air LORA) missile system, marking a significant evolution in India’s precision strike capabilities.This development follows the successful deployment of the Israeli Rampage missile during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, where the IAF demonstrated its ability to

July 10, 2025
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DRDO Strengthens Domestic Defence Production With More Than 2,000 Technology Transfers In 2024, According To Officials

DRDO Mounted Gun System to boost Indian Army’s firepowerThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has made substantial progress in advancing India’s defence self-reliance in 2024, marked by the signing of over 2,000 technology transfer agreements and the issuance of more than 200 production licenses. This surge in technology transfers and licensing reflects a strategic push to

July 10, 2025
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India’s Advanced Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) Exemplary Mission Mode Success: Defence Ministry

The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) project is being hailed as a landmark achievement in India’s pursuit of defence self-reliance and artillery modernisation. Developed by the DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in Pune, the ATAGS is a 155mm/52 calibre howitzer designed to replace older, less capable artillery guns in the Indian Army’s arsenal.The project

July 10, 2025
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Astrophel Aerospace Secures ₹6.84 Crore To Advance Reusable Rocket Engine Technology

Astrophel Aerospace, a deep-tech space start-up headquartered in Pune, has successfully raised ₹6.84 crore (approximately $800,000) in a pre-seed funding round. This round was led by a group of individual investors and angel venture firms, marking a significant milestone for the company as it embarks on the development of a prototype for a reusable semi-cryogenic launch vehicle.The infusion of

July 10, 2025
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DRDO Initiates Program To Develop New Versatile Technologies Within Next 6 Months

India’s D4 advance anti-drone system was successfully used during Operation SindoorThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently embarked on a significant initiative aimed at developing new versatile technologies within the next six months, leveraging its existing pool of matured technologies for deployment in future operations, specifically referenced as Operation

July 10, 2025
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India Bets Big On Space Innovation With ₹1,000 Cr Fund For Start-Ups

India has launched a ₹1,000 crore venture capital fund dedicated to supporting the country’s rapidly growing space-tech start-up ecosystem, marking a transformative step in its ambition to become a major global player in the space sector.This initiative, approved by the Union Cabinet and managed by SIDBI Venture Capital Limited, is overseen by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation

July 10, 2025
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Active Conflicts & News Megathread July 10, 2025

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