More results...
Reports indicate that China has launched a disinformation campaign targeting India’s Great Nicobar Port project, portraying it as environmentally destructive and politically controversial.Analysts suggest this is part of Beijing’s broader strategy to undermine India’s strategic foothold near the Strait of Malacca, a critical chokepoint for Chinese trade and energy supplies.The Great Nicobar
India’s Defence Acquisition Council approved in August 2025 the procurement of 87 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones worth over ₹30,000 crore, marking one of the largest indigenous UAV programs to date.Deliveries are expected around 2029–2030, with the order split between two Indian firms in a 64:36 ratio to establish dual production lines.India’s decision to procure 87 MALE drones
India has achieved a major milestone in its maritime defence capabilities with the successful test of a long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile off the coast of Odisha.Defence sources confirmed that the missile struck its designated target at a range of 1,500 kilometres, achieving a ‘perfect score’ by meeting all mission objectives.This test represents a significant extension of India’s defensive
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has granted clearance for the installation of major equipment at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 5 and 6, marking a decisive step in India’s nuclear expansion, announced PIB. This approval allows NPCIL to proceed with reactor pressure vessels, steam generators, and coolant pumps, accelerating progress towards commissioning.The AERB’s approval follows
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is intensifying its efforts to advance India’s Medium Weight Fighter program by issuing a new tender focused on the Light Combat Aircraft TEJAS MK-2.The tender specifically covers CNC machining and delivery of critical components for the second prototype, designated PV2, and is a clear signal of HAL’s determination to accelerate production timelines while expanding
Indian officials from the space agency ISRO have held technical discussions in Moscow with Roscosmos regarding the procurement of semi-cryogenic rocket engines.The talks are part of a long-drawn process aimed at enhancing India’s rocketry muscle power, particularly the payload capacity of its most capable rocket, the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3).According to ISRO’s Annual Report for 2025–26, the
India has formally recognised the ongoing West Asia conflict as a ‘war-like’ event, enabling government agencies to invoke the force majeure clause in contracts affected by the crisis.This classification, announced by the Finance Ministry’s Department of Expenditure, allows procuring entities to extend delivery deadlines by two to four months without penalties, provided disruptions began on or
The Andhra Pradesh government has taken a decisive step towards transforming its aerospace and defence ambitions, moving closer to securing investments worth nearly ₹1 lakh crore within a year of launching its flagship policy. The State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on 30 April, approved the allocation of 350 acres at Puttaparthi in Sri Sathya Sai district for a
Vikra Ocean Tech, a Chennai-based deeptech start-up, has secured $1 million in seed funding co-led by Finvolve and India Accelerator, marking a pivotal step in scaling India’s indigenous subsea robotics ecosystem.The company is positioning itself as a leader in defence and maritime technology by offering cost-effective, AI-driven alternatives to imported systems.Vikra Ocean Tech plans to channel
The RD-191 engine represents Russia’s latest advancement in high-performance
rocket propulsion, developed by NPO Energomash in Moscow for the Angara family
of launch vehicles.This single-combustion chamber engine derives from the
legendary RD-170 family, originally designed for the Energia super-heavy
rocket and Zenit launchers.
By essentially dividing the four-chamber RD-170