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Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi outlined a transformative vision for the Indian Army at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025, emphasising the need to adapt to an increasingly multipolar and fractured global order marked by rising comprehensive conflicts.He highlighted that over 50 active conflicts worldwide signal turbulent times, compelling the Indian military to transform decisively to remain
Rolls-Royce has pledged a full transfer of technology (ToT) and intellectual property rights (IPR) for the MB838 engine used in India’s Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT), pending final clearance from India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD).This represents a significant step towards India’s Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) initiative in defence manufacturing, enabling complete indigenous assembly and reducing
The Indian Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for local manufacturing of electronic fuses specifically designed for 155mm artillery shells.This move is part of a broader initiative to boost indigenous production capabilities and reduce reliance on imports, in line with the government’s ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ programmes.The RFI calls on Indian industries to develop
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that the visa regime for tourism and business purposes for Chinese nationals is now fully functional, ending a five-year suspension imposed after the 2020 border clashes.Tourist visas for Chinese nationals officially resumed worldwide in November 2025, expanding on a limited reopening that began in July 2025, while business visas had
Boeing [BA] is to build 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for Poland–the largest number outside of the United States in the program’s history, the company said on Wednesday. Boeing received […]
Paras Defence & Space Technologies Limited has formalised a technology licensing agreement with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.The deal pertains to the transfer of technology for the Driver Night Sight (DNS) system designed for India’s frontline T-90 main battle tanks. The collaboration reinforces ongoing efforts to
Hyderabad-headquartered Zen Technologies has achieved another major milestone with a new ₹108 crore domestic contract from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the supply and execution of advanced tank crew gunnery training simulators.The deal, valued at approximately $12 million including GST, underscores the growing emphasis on indigenous defence technology and simulation-based training in India’s
India’s counter-drone strategy has entered a transformative phase with the integration of low-tech physical protections, such as tall rigid frames draped in heavy nylon netting, shielding stationary helicopters like the Chetak at airbases.This net acts as a physical barrier to prevent hostile drones from striking parked aircraft, providing a crucial defensive layer on the tarmac.Despite its
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Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps has launched intensive Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR) combat training at altitudes exceeding 14,000 feet to enhance close-combat readiness in the challenging high-altitude zones along the Northern Borders.This training, conducted in sub-zero temperatures, thin air, and rugged terrain, aims to prepare soldiers to effectively respond in close-quarters combat even