Engineering services firm FEV has secured a significant contract from Armoured Vehicle Nigam (AVNL), the Chennai-based defence public sector undertaking, to develop a high-performance powerpack exceeding 600 horsepower for next-generation armoured vehicles. This partnership marks a strategic advancement in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem.The announcement, made on Monday, underscores FEV’s
Indian Navy’s ₹70,000‑Crore P‑75(I) Submarine Program Edges Towards CCS Nod As Cost Talks Are Underway
Indian Navy’s Project 75(I) submarine acquisition has entered its decisive phase, with cost negotiations between the Ministry of Defence, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) now substantially complete and the file expected to move to the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for approval within the next quarter.The program, valued in the range of ₹
Two Co-Founders Of Elon Musk’s xAI Resign, Joining Exodus
Feb 10 – xAI co-founders Tony Wu and Jimmy Ba have resigned from the artificial intelligence firm they started with billionaire Elon Musk less than three years ago, they said in social media posts.
Groupe Rocher CISO on strengthening a modern retail cybersecurity strategy
Global retail and beauty brands manage a unique cybersecurity balancing act. They depend on consumer trust, massive volumes of personal data, and a sprawling network of vendors, while also managing thousands of physical locations and dynamic digital gr…
MoD Releases Draft Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026 To Accelerate Indigenisation And Defence Self-Reliance
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has released a draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026 for stakeholder feedback, inviting comments by March 3. The draft marks a significant step in restructuring how capital procurement for defence equipment and platforms will be managed in the 2027 financial year, with a view to aligning purchases with the broader national objective of Atmanirbhar Bharat.The
India’s Torturous Path To Fighter Jet Acquisition: Decades of Delays Amid Soaring Threats
India’s pursuit of modern fighter aircraft has long been marked by delays, shifting priorities and persistent production hurdles, leaving the Indian Air Force (IAF) short of its operational needs.A recent article highlights two potential milestones in this tortuous journey: a possible contract for up to 114 Dassault Rafale jets to fulfil the enduring Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA)
US Softens Stance In Revised India Trade Factsheet, Signals Flexible Path To $500 Billion Deal
The White House has quietly updated its factsheet on the India-US trade framework, just a day after its initial release, introducing notable softening in language around India’s commitments.This comes amid efforts to advance an interim reciprocal trade agreement, finalised following a recent phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. The revisions reflect a
DAC Poised To Approve Solar High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite For Enhanced Surveillance
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the apex decision-making body within the defence ministry, is set to convene soon to deliberate on critical procurement proposals. Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the council will evaluate enhancements to the nation’s surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, amid pressing operational needs.A key item on the agenda involves the DAC
DAC Poised To Approve Solar High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite For Enhanced Surveillance
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the apex decision-making body within the defence ministry, is set to convene soon to deliberate on critical procurement proposals. Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the council will evaluate enhancements to the nation’s surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, amid pressing operational needs.A key item on the agenda involves the DAC
Russia Unveils Enhanced Version of Su-57 As India Searches For 5th Next-Generation Jets
Russia has unveiled an upgraded version of its Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter, just as India intensifies its search for advanced aircraft to bolster its air power. Russia is most likely to pitch once again the highly upgraded high-tech version of Su-57 with full ToT to India as IAF seeks stealth fighters.State-owned ROSTEC announced that the latest Su-57 jets delivered to the