Mobile apps routinely collect and transmit personal data in ways that are difficult for users, developers, and regulators to verify. Permissions can reveal what an app can access, and privacy policies can claim what an app should do, yet neither reliab…
Defence Acquisition Council Eyes Massive Rafale Deal As Emmanuel Macron Gears Up For India Visit
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is set to convene in the second week of February.This pivotal meeting comes just ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India for the Artificial Intelligence Summit. Key procurement proposals aimed at bolstering the operational readiness of the Indian Armed Forces will dominate the agenda.A senior
Apogee Aerospace Secures ₹3,500 Cr Deal With Australia’s AAI for 15 Albatross 2.0 Amphibian Aircraft
Telangana-based Apogee Aerospace has secured a landmark ₹3,500 crore ($390 million) contract with Australia-based Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) for the procurement and local maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of 15 Albatross 2.0 amphibian aircraft.This deal marks a significant stride for India’s indigenous defence and aerospace manufacturing ecosystem, highlighting the growing prowess
Modi’s Malaysia Trip Targets Dornier Aircraft Sales And Submarine Upgrades Amid Defence Push
India is exploring significant defence collaboration opportunities during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming visit to Malaysia on 7-8 February. The Ministry of External Affairs has highlighted potential sales of Dornier aircraft, alongside maintenance and upgrade prospects for Scorpene submarines and Su-30SM fighters.Speaking in New Delhi ahead of the visit, Secretary (East) P Kumaran
Technocrat At The Helm: Why India Should Consider A Younger, Tech-Led Defence Minister
India currently does not have a publicly verifiable, single definitive answer to whether India “needs” a new Defence Minister; however, the question raises valid debates about leadership profiles and defence governance.The case for change rests on leadership fit. A minister who combines political oversight with deep understanding of defence technology and industrial ecosystems could enhance
ISRO To Consolidate Successful Gaganyaan Program With 3 Unmanned Missions Ahead of 2027 Crewed Flight
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for its ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight program, targeted for 2027. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced that three unmanned missions will serve as precursors to India’s first crewed spaceflight. He made these remarks while addressing the fifth convocation ceremony of D Y Patil Vidyapeeth as chief guest on 5 February 2026.Narayanan
IAF’s Vayu Shakti 2026: Frontline Jets Unleash Live Firepower Near Pakistan Border
The Indian Air Force is set to stage a formidable display of aerial might with Exercise Vayu Shakti 2026 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, which is close to the Pak border and certain to rattle Rawalpindi.Scheduled for 27 February, this major firepower exercise will unfold mere kilometres from the Pakistan border. Defence sources revealed exclusively to
Defence Secretary Visits Forward Areas In Bhuj – Witnesses Jointness, Infrastructure Development And Capability Building Initiatives
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited forward areas in the Creek Sector in Bhuj, Gujarat on 04-05 February 2026. He interacted with Lt. General Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command and other senior officers of the Konark Corps.He was briefed on various initiatives being undertaken in line with the Indian Army’s Decade of Transformation Road map, transforming
VTOL Aviation Develops VLM_X VTOL Loitering Kamikaze Drone For The Armed Forces
Navi Mumbai-based VTOL Aviation India Private Limited has unveiled the VLM_X, a cutting-edge Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) loitering munition designed as a kamikaze drone for precision strikes in modern warfare.This Made-in-India innovation integrates AI-powered target recognition with stealthy operation, marking a significant step forward in India’s indigenous defence capabilities.The
Adani-Leonardo Pact To Power India’s 1,000-Helicopter Ambition
Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo announced a strategic partnership to establish an integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, aiming to address a projected demand of over 1,000 helicopters by the Indian Armed Forces across the Army, Navy, and Air Force over the next decade.The partnership, sealed with a Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi, targets the production of