The Union Budget 2026 allocates ₹7.85 lakh crore to defence, a sharp 15 per cent increase from last year’s ₹6.81 lakh crore. This hike reflects heightened focus on military modernisation following Operation Sindoor.Official figures show the 2026–27 outlay at ₹7,84,678 crore, up from ₹6,81,210 crore. Capital expenditure stands at ₹2,19,306 crore, while revenue spending reaches ₹5,53,668 crore,
Defence Giants Applaud ₹7.85 Lakh Crore Outlay And Aircraft Duty Exemptions Amid Strategic Push
India’s defence budget for 2026-27 has reached an impressive ₹7.85 lakh crore, drawing widespread acclaim from global and domestic defence industry leaders. This allocation marks a significant 15 per cent increase over the previous year’s ₹6.81 lakh crore outlay, aligning closely with the nation’s evolving geo-strategic challenges.A standout feature is the nearly 22 per cent hike in capital
Gravity Industries Showcases Jet Suit To Indian Army For Swift Rooftop Access
In January 2026, Salisbury-based Gravity Industries staged a striking demonstration for the Indian Army, showcasing the revolutionary potential of its Jet Suit in urban combat scenarios.The event, held at a secure military facility near Bangalore, highlighted how soldiers could swiftly access rooftops and elevated positions, transforming tactical approaches to high-ground dominance.Founder
Budget 2026 Bolsters IAF With ₹63,733 Crore For Fighters And Engines Amid Regional Threats
The Indian government has significantly ramped up defence spending in Budget 2026, allocating a total of ₹7.85 lakh crore to the Defence Ministry for FY26-27, marking a robust 15 per cent increase over the previous year.This enhanced outlay underscores New Delhi’s commitment to bolstering military capabilities amid escalating tensions with Pakistan and China along the borders.A key highlight is
BrahMos Evolution: Perpetual Upgrades Target Hypersonic Frontier With Russian Partner
The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile stands as a pinnacle of Indo-Russian defence cooperation, continually evolving through upgrades to maintain its edge in modern warfare.Recent statements from Moscow underscore that this modernisation is not a one-off endeavour but a perpetual project, with hypersonic technologies emerging as the next frontier.Alexander Leonov, CEO and Chief Designer of NPO
ISRO Conducts Testing of Sub-Scale Thrust Chamber For Lox-Methane Engine
ISRO is developing a LOX-Methane engine for induction in the next generation of launch vehicles and the development of the essential engine subsystems is progressing at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre of ISRO.The testing of these subsystems at a smaller scale (sub-scale) has commenced. An optimally designed thrust chamber with injector head is key to the success of any cryogenic engine. ISRO
DRDO Eyes Domestic Partner For Next-Gen Aero Engine, Invites Bids
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken a pivotal step towards achieving self-reliance in aero-engine technology by issuing an expression of interest (EOI) for domestic partners.This initiative targets the production of the next-generation ‘Advanced High Thrust Class Engine’ (AHTCE), marking a potential turning point in the nation’s defence aerospace sector.For
Odisha Unlocks ₹17,250 Crores Defence-Aero Mega Hub In Dhenkanal, Powering Atmanirbhar Bharat
Odisha’s government has greenlit a monumental defence manufacturing initiative, granting approval to Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a flagship of the Kalyani Group, to establish an integrated auto, aero, and defence components manufacturing complex in Dhenkanal district.This mega project, sprawling across 1,100 acres, represents an investment of ₹17,250 crores, equivalent to
TATA-Airbus H125 Assembly Line Set To Break Dominance of HAL
TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), in collaboration with Airbus Helicopters, is poised to inaugurate India’s first Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the H125 helicopter at Vemagal in Karnataka within the coming weeks.This milestone marks a seismic shift in the nation’s aerospace manufacturing landscape, effectively dismantling the long-standing monopoly held by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
India Trashes Pakistan’s Claims of Meddling In Balochistan Unrest
India has firmly dismissed Pakistan’s accusations of Indian involvement in recent unrest in Balochistan, branding them as baseless and a diversionary ploy.Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal issued a strong rebuttal, stating that Pakistan’s claims were merely "its usual tactics to deflect attention from its own internal failings."This response came after the Pakistani military alleged