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India has officially scrapped the 20% Transfer of Technology (ToT) fee, marking a decisive shift towards a “Zero Fee” era in defence production.This move, announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is expected to accelerate indigenous manufacturing, reduce costs, and strengthen India’s global competitiveness in defence exports.The elimination of the ToT fee represents a structural reform in
India has formally approved a ₹1 lakh crore stealth fighter hub in Andhra Pradesh, with DRDO securing 600 acres in Puttaparthi to manufacture the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).The facility will produce around 140 fifth-generation jets, marking a decisive step in India’s aerospace self-reliance and strategic positioning against regional rivals.The Defence Research and Development
Rajnath Singh has urged India’s defence ecosystem to accelerate innovation in high-tech warfare, stressing that adaptability and strategic surprise will define future conflicts.At the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj, he highlighted directed energy weapons, hypersonics, AI, and quantum technologies as critical domains, while also unveiling policy measures to boost private sector and
India and Japan have reaffirmed the strength of their partnership through a series of high-level meetings in New Delhi, underscoring shared strategic priorities and expanding cooperation across economic, defence, and people-to-people domains.The engagements highlighted both nations’ intent to deepen collaboration under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and broader Indo-Pacific
HoverIT’s Divyastra MK-2 UAV has successfully completed vehicle-based launch trials after earlier high-speed taxi runs, marking a significant step in India’s indigenous deep-strike drone program.With rocket-assisted take-off as the next milestone, the platform is positioned to bridge India’s gap between costly cruise missiles and short-range tactical drones.Lucknow-based HoverIT has advanced its
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj, described Operation Sindoor as a specimen of technological warfare.He emphasised that the operation demonstrated India’s ability to integrate advanced systems such as the Akash missile system, AkashTeer, and BrahMos, alongside other modern equipment, proving the armed forces’ readiness to
The Indian Army has showcased its advanced technological capabilities in desert warfare during a strategic review in Rajasthan, underscoring its commitment to modernisation and readiness for future conflicts, reported TOI.The Golden Katar Division demonstrated how emerging technologies are being integrated into operations to enhance situational awareness, decision-making, and combat
Bangladesh’s junior foreign minister Shama Obaed Islam has clarified that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s victory in the West Bengal assembly elections will not alter Dhaka’s foreign policy towards India. Speaking to reporters, she emphasised that foreign policy is shaped by national interests and reiterated that Bangladesh’s guiding principle remains “Bangladesh First.” She stressed that
Nepal has reiterated its position on the Lipulekh area, with government spokesperson and Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Sasmit Pokharel, stating that the disputed territory belongs to Nepal.He emphasised that the government remains committed to resolving the issue through diplomatic means, noting that the Foreign Ministry had already issued a formal note and that India had
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for conducting 11 operations across Balochistan between 25 April and 3 May, asserting that 11 personnel from what it described as “occupying forces” were killed and three Military Intelligence officials were captured.In a statement issued by spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch, the group said its attacks targeted Pakistani army personnel,