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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared that India is entering a "golden era of defence innovation" during his address at the Swavlamban 2025 event, held at the Manekshaw Centre.He emphasised the need for India to move beyond a reactive approach to adopt a proactive outlook to become future-ready amid rapid geopolitical changes.Singh urged the private sector to adopt a "profit-plus" mindset,
Separate exercises and competitions held by the Army this month with NATO allies in Europe demonstrated cost-effective solutions to defeat drones and industry’s ability to rapidly improve capabilities based on […]
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“In the end, Trump is going to have to stare down Putin to get his deal in any kind of decent form,” said Daniel Fried of the Atlantic Council.
Reflecting strong defence cooperation, the 19th edition of India-Nepal joint military exercise "Exercise Suryakiran" is underway in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, from 25 November to 8 December 2025. This ongoing drill is aimed at enhancing operational synergy between the two armies, focusing on jungle warfare, mountain combat, counter-terrorism, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and
BonV Aero, an indigenous deep-tech aerospace company based in Odisha, has developed the Air Orca, a revolutionary heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed specifically for extreme altitude and harsh weather operations.This UAV set a world record by lifting a 30-kilogram payload at an altitude of 19,024 feet over Umling La Pass in Ladakh, which is the highest motorable mountain pass
Bangalore-based defence manufacturer SSS Defence has announced a major expansion of its small-arms portfolio with the introduction of the M72 Light Machine Gun (LMG) chambered in 5.56x45mm calibre.The new system marks a critical step in India’s efforts to strengthen indigenous small-arms manufacturing under the broader self-reliance initiative. By integrating modern design features, ergonomic
In yet another blow to the decades-long Maoist insurgency, twenty-eight Naxalites, including nineteen women, surrendered before senior police authorities in Narayanpur district on Tuesday. Among the surrendering cadres, twenty-two carried a combined bounty of ₹89 lakh, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing drive to dismantle the Maoist network in Bastar region.Officials noted that
BAE Systems has deepened its partnership with Lucknow-based PTC Industries to localise the production of complex titanium castings essential for the M777 ultra-lightweight howitzer (ULH).This collaboration marks a significant milestone under the Indian Government’s "Make in India" initiative, aiming to indigenise critical components of the artillery platform for both domestic use and global
The announcement of a joint venture between Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and France’s Safran Electronics & Defence (SED) to locally produce the HAMMER precision-guided air-to-ground weapon system represents a major milestone in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing.The Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (HAMMER) system, widely known for its combat-proven