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Bangladesh has officially cancelled a ₹180.25 crore ($21 million) defence contract with Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), a public sector company under India’s Ministry of Defence.The contract, signed in July 2024, was for the construction of an advanced ocean-going tug for the Bangladesh Navy—a specialised vessel designed for long-distance towing, salvage
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, revered as the "Missile Man of India" and the "Father of Indian Missile Technology," laid the cornerstone for India’s transformation into a global missile power. His vision was anchored in the belief that only a strong, technologically advanced nation could ensure peace and command international respect.This conviction drove him to spearhead the Integrated Guided Missile
Armenia is positioning itself to become the first foreign customer of India’s next-generation Akash-NG surface-to-air missile system once it enters production, building upon an already robust defence partnership between the two nations.The South Caucasian country has expressed "keen interest" in acquiring the advanced air defence system following its successful procurement of the earlier Akash-1S
The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile production unit and several key military projects have been officially inaugurated in Lucknow, marking a major milestone for India’s defence manufacturing sector. The new BrahMos facility, situated within the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh via virtual link, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
India has successfully shipped the second battery of the BrahMos cruise missile system to the Philippines, marking another significant milestone in the country’s defence export capabilities. This latest delivery is part of a landmark $374.96 million (₹2,700 crore) contract signed in January 2022 for the supply of shore-based anti-ship missile systems to the Philippines, representing India’s first
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has announced a bold projection for India’s defence sector, stating that the country’s defence exports are expected to reach ₹50,000 crore by the financial year 2029-30. Speaking at a public event in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, Singh highlighted the remarkable growth in India’s defence exports, which have surged from just ₹600 crore in 2014 to
India is on the verge of finalizing a landmark $700 million deal with Vietnam for the sale of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, representing a significant advancement in India’s defence export capabilities and a strategic shift in Indo-Pacific security dynamics.This agreement, expected to be signed in the coming months, will make Vietnam the second country after the Philippines to acquire this
India is poised to transform from a major arms importer to a significant global defence exporter, leveraging the opportunity created by Russia’s declining presence in the international arms market. The Modi government’s ambitious initiative aims to restructure India’s defence export capabilities through innovative financing mechanisms and enhanced diplomatic engagement, particularly targeting
India’s defence sector has achieved a remarkable milestone, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently announcing record-breaking defence exports of ₹21,083 crore (approximately $2.76 billion) for the fiscal year 2023-24.This achievement marks a significant leap forward in India’s journey toward self-reliance and global defence market competitiveness, underscoring the success of the country’s
India’s recent offer of the indigenous Akash air defence missile system to the United Arab Emirates represents a significant development in the growing defence relationship between the two nations. This offer, made during high-level diplomatic meetings, highlights India’s expanding capabilities as a defence exporter and signals a new chapter in India-UAE strategic partnership.The Akash missile