In a significant Indo-French defence collaboration, VEDA Aeronautics has announced a strategic partnership with METRAVIB Defence to co-develop and indigenise an advanced acoustic gunshot and drone detection system for the Indian Armed Forces.The initiative falls under the ‘Make in India’ framework and aims to enhance the survivability and situational awareness of the country’s armoured fleet,
MKU Unveils Netro Aksion Thermal Core, Positions Itself As A Strong Technology Partner In Electro-Optics In Europe
In a significant stride toward advancing global defence capabilities, MKU has unveiled the Netro AKSION Thermal Core at Milipol Paris 2025. The launch reinforces MKU’s commitment to becoming a trusted, technology-driven partner for electro-optics manufacturers across Europe.Welcoming distinguished guests, partners, defence delegations, and industry representatives, MKU opened the event with a
Larsen & Toubro Targets $1 Billion Defence Business Revenue Milestone This Fiscal
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is poised to reach a major defence business milestone of $1 billion in revenue for the fiscal year 2025-26, establishing itself as India’s largest private military equipment supplier and the fourth-largest overall in the defence sector after the state-owned giant companies Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), and Mazagon Dock
CVRDE’s Indigenous 600HP Engine Exceeds Performance Expectations In Rigorous Trials
The Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), a premier laboratory under India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has achieved a significant milestone with its indigenous 600 horsepower (HP) engine project.The engine, developed in partnership with Ashok Leyland, has not only met but surpassed its design power rating during recent trials, reaching a peak
ITBP’s 27th Battalion Honoured As Best Anti-Naxal Unit For Decisive Combat, Community Trust
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) 27th Battalion has been awarded the prestigious best anti-Naxal battalion honour for its outstanding operational success and impactful community service in Chhattisgarh. The award was presented by ITBP Director General Praveen Kumar to the battalion’s Commandant Vivek Kumar Pandey and BP Badaya during the force’s Raising Day parade held in Udhampur, Jammu and
Bharat Forge And VEDA Aeronautics Forge Alliance For Advanced UAV And Aerial Weapon Development
Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) and VEDA Aeronautics Private Limited have formalised a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and high-speed aerial weapon systems.The agreement, marks a significant milestone in India’s aerospace and defence manufacturing ecosystem.The collaboration is aimed at harnessing the complementary strengths
Pakistan Approves PKR 50 Billion Supplementary Defence Budget To Boost Border And Maritime Security
Pakistan’s government has approved a supplementary defence allocation of PKR 50 billion (approximately INR ₹1,576.73 crore) to strengthen security along international borders, upgrade naval infrastructure, and enhance the protection of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).The decision was finalised during a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) chaired by Finance Minister
Ladakh Approves 16 Defence And Infrastructure Projects With Strict Ecological Safeguards
Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor, Kavinder Gupta, has cleared sixteen major projects spanning the Army, Power Development Department (PDD), and Border Roads Organisation (BRO), all located within the ecologically sensitive Karakoram and Changthang wildlife sanctuaries.The decision, taken during the 14th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife, reflects a calibrated approach combining strategic
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Meets China’s Special Envoy For Climate Change
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav met with China’s special envoy for climate change, Liu Zhenmin, on the sidelines of COP30 in Belem, Brazil. Their discussions focused on coordination among LMDC (Like-Minded Developing Countries) members regarding ongoing developments at COP30, with a particular emphasis on maintaining the integrity of the Paris Agreement, highlighting shared commitments
India And France Strengthen Counter-Terror Ties Through NSG–GIGN Pact
India and France have taken a decisive step towards deepening bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation with the signing of a Letter of Intent between the National Security Guard (NSG) of India and France’s elite National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN).The agreement was formalised in Paris on 19 November 2025 by Director General NSG, Shri Brighu Srinivasan, and GIGN Commander, Colonel Benoit