The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the Acceptance of Necessity for procuring Airships-Based High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites (AS-HAPS) tailored for the Indian Air Force.This decision forms part of a colossal ₹3.60 lakh crore capital acquisition plan. The broader package encompasses Rafale fighter jets alongside various missiles.AS-HAPS platforms promise persistent Intelligence,
Director General ICG Inaugurates Waterjet Production & Testing Facility In Goa
The Director General of Indian Coast Guard (ICG), DG Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated the Waterjet Production & Testing Facility of M/s Marine Jet Power (MJP) India at Goa on February 13, 2026, marking a significant milestone in India’s pursuit of maritime Atmanirbharta.With this advanced production and testing facility under the Manufacturing and Transfer of Technology framework, India becomes
Dhruva, Astrome & Azista To Build Indigenous Small Satellite Bus Platforms
India’s space sector has taken a significant step forward with IN-SPACe selecting three private companies to pioneer indigenous small satellite bus platforms. This initiative, announced on 12 February 2026, underscores the government’s push towards self-reliance in space technology amid growing global demand for affordable satellite services.The selected firms hail from key innovation hubs:
India’s Drone Dawn: Meerut Base To Pioneer HALE RPA Operations With Tactical Runway
India is set to establish its first dedicated military aviation base for High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in Meerut, marking a significant upgrade in its defence infrastructure.This development follows Operation Sindoor, a recent military engagement that highlighted the transformative role of drones in modern warfare.The base, spanning over 900 acres, is being
Eye on China, PM Modi Pioneers Northeast’s First Emergency Runway With Dramatic C-130J Highway Landing In Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved a landmark moment in Assam’s Moran by landing aboard a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the region’s inaugural Emergency Landing Facility (ELF). This historic touchdown marked the start of his intensive one-day tour across the state, which faces assembly elections in the near future.The Prime Minister had departed from Chabua airfield shortly after his
Investment & Precision Castings Secures Major Defence Order From DRDO For Critical Superalloy Turbine Castings
Investment & Precision Castings Limited (IPCL) has clinched a major supply order from the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a key laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) within India’s Ministry of Defence.The contract centres on high-pressure (HP) turbine component superalloy castings, vital for advanced gas turbine engines used in strategic defence
BNP Signals Pragmatic Reset In Ties With India Amid Regional Rebalancing; Visits And People Ties On Horizon
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), securing a landslide victory in recent elections, has signalled a desire to forge stronger ties with India based on mutual respect and shared interests.Tarique Rahman’s top aide, Humayun Kabir, who manages international relations for the BNP leader and is poised for a senior role in the new administration, conveyed this message in an exclusive interview
‘Regime Change Would Be the Best Thing That Could Happen’ Says Trump On Iran
President Donald Trump has voiced strong support for regime change in Iran, describing it as potentially the "best thing" that could happen. Speaking after a military event at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, he suggested that such a shift would end decades of fruitless negotiations.Trump noted that for 47 years, talks have dragged on without resolution, costing American lives through lost limbs and
Rolls-Royce Pledges Full IP Rights For India-AMCA Jet Engine Partnership
Rolls-Royce has unveiled an ambitious strategic roadmap to significantly expand its operations in India, positioning the country as a key "home market" alongside the UK.The British defence giant aims to double its workforce to around 10,000 people and increase local supply chain sourcing by tenfold. This initiative spans defence, energy, and civil aviation sectors, with a flagship offer to
Indian Army Chief General Dwivedi To Bolster Defence Ties On Australia Visit
General Upendra Dwivedi had earlier met with Lt Gen Simon Stuart of Australian armyChief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Australia from 16 to 19 February 2026. This four-day engagement aims to fortify India-Australia defence cooperation amid growing strategic alignment between the two nations.The visit underscores the deepening military