The Indian Army has placed orders worth over ₹5,000 crore for indigenous drones, following rigorous trials that simulated the challenging conditions of Operation Sindoor, reported Manu Pubby of Economic Times.These trials recreated battlefield scenarios involving heavy jamming and spoofing, ensuring the selected systems can operate effectively in electronic warfare environments. Emergency
Jaishankar Offers Australia Support After Pakistani-Origin Terrorists’ Anti-Semitic Attack in Sydney
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended India’s solidarity to Australia on 15 December 2025, following a devastating Anti-Semitic terror attack by Pakistani origin father-son duo at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. The incident occurred during a public gathering to mark the first day of Hanukkah, resulting in more than 15 fatalities. Jaishankar spoke directly with Australian Foreign Minister
Thales Awards SFO Technologies RBE2 AESA Radar Wired Structures Contract For Rafale Under Make In India
First major order for high-value, technologically advanced complex wired structures —designed to withstand harsh environmental constraints— to be produced in India for the Dassault Aviation Rafale program. This strengthens Thales’ long-term partnership with SFO Technologies and enhances India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities. It supports India’s strategic localisation goals,
India Needs Push On Defence R&D For Future Warfare, Says DRDO Chief
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman, Samir V. Kamat, has issued a stark call for enhanced investment in defence R&D to prepare for the evolving landscape of future warfare.Speaking at the 40th Air Chief Marshal PC Lal (Retd) Memorial Lecture organised by the Air Force Association, Kamat underscored the urgent need to bolster the nation’s research and development
Army Showcases Reconstructed Turkish YIHA Drone Used by Pakistan in Operation Sindoor
The Indian Army has unveiled a reconstructed Turkish Yiha drone, a kamikaze unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) deployed by Pakistan during the recent hostilities known as Operation Sindoor.This display took place on Monday, 15 December 2025, at an event hosted by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi to mark Vijay Diwas, which commemorates India’s victory in the 1971 war against Pakistan and the
Raghu Vamsi Strengthens India’s Defence Readiness With New ‘Arrobot’ DeepTech Hub And Six Indigenous Combat Systems
Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group has unveiled a transformative initiative to bolster India’s defence manufacturing prowess. The company has commissioned a cutting-edge design, production, and systems integration campus under its DeepTech vertical, Arrobot.This move accompanies the launch of six fully indigenous unmanned and autonomous defence platforms, backed by an investment surpassing ₹100 crore in
Vyommitra Robot To Pioneer Uncrewed Gaganyaan On Human-Rated LVM-3 Early Next Year
India’s Gaganyaan program advances with its first uncrewed mission, G1, slated for launch on a human-rated LVM3 rocket early next year, carrying the humanoid robot Vyommitra. This flight validates critical systems for human spaceflight. A second uncrewed mission follows in 2026, leading to crewed low-Earth orbit flights in 2027.The G1 mission tests end-to-end operations, including human-rated
ISRO Accelerates Ambitious Launch Cadence With Gaganyaan And Commercial Ventures
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has unveiled an intensive launch manifesto, scheduling seven missions by March 2026.This roster encompasses commercial payloads, pioneering scientific endeavours, and pivotal technology validations. The announcement underscores India’s surging prowess in space exploration, blending national ambitions with burgeoning private sector involvement.The
Jaishankar To Visit Israel Following India-UAE Strategic Dialogue In Abu Dhabi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission, commencing with high-level engagements in the United Arab Emirates before proceeding to Israel. This itinerary, announced by the Ministry of External Affairs on 15 December 2025, underscores India’s deepening strategic ties in the Gulf and Middle East regions.Jaishankar’s visit follows his participation
VIKRAM-I: Indian Private Rocket Set For 2026 Lift-Off From ISRO’s SHAR Spaceport
Skyroot Aerospace, India’s pioneering private space company, stands on the cusp of history with its Vikram-I rocket slated for lift-off in 2026 from ISRO’s First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.This 75-foot-tall vehicle, capable of delivering up to 300 kg of payload to a 500 km low Earth orbit, marks a pivotal moment for the nation’s burgeoning private space