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India has proposed the export of its indigenous Akash air defence missile system to Brazil, marking a significant expansion of its defence diplomacy. The proposal underscores India’s growing emphasis on building strategic partnerships through defence exports, particularly with friendly nations across the Global South.The offer came during a high-level meeting in New Delhi between Defence Minister
French Army Chief General Pierre Schill, currently in New Delhi for the UN Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs conference, highlighted France’s growing interest in Indian long-range weapon systems and battlefield technologies, reported Manu Pubby of Economic Times.Speaking to The Economic Times, he specifically commended India’s indigenous missile and artillery capabilities demonstrated during
India’s export strategy is entering a critical inflection point, with a new report by Forvis Mazars India emphasising the need for a decisive shift toward high-value, technology-intensive manufacturing.The consulting firm warns that relying solely on GDP growth to drive export expansion will leave the economy vulnerable to global demand shocks, particularly in the face of weakening consumption in
TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) inaugurated its first overseas defence manufacturing facility on September 23, 2025, in Berrechid, near Casablanca, Morocco. This marked the start of local production of the 8×8 Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP), an infantry combat vehicle designed for modern battlefield requirements.The facility is branded TATA Advanced Systems Maroc (TASM) and represents a
India’s defence exports have become a significant growth driver for its domestic defence industry, with government targets set ambitiously to expand its global presence in the coming years, according to a Goldman Sachs report on the Indian Aerospace and Defence sector.From FY14 to FY25, India’s defence exports witnessed a sharp rise from ₹6.8 billion (USD 80 million) to ₹236 billion (USD 2.77
Nigeria is close to finalising a deal for four HAL Prachand Light Combat
Helicopters (LCH) under a soft credit arrangement extended by India.
This marks a significant breakthrough for India’s indigenous combat helicopter
program in Africa, where Nigeria has been modernising its counter-insurgency
and close air support capabilities against Boko Haram and other militant
groups.
India’s leading armoured platform manufacturer, Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVANI), has set its sights on the global market, preparing to expand its footprint through international partnerships, reported Manu Pubby of ET News.The defence public sector enterprise, carved out of the former Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), is seeking channel partners across Africa, West Asia, Central Asia, and
India reaffirmed its commitment to its longstanding friendship with Armenia during the National Day celebrations of the Republic of Armenia on October 1, 2025. Representing India at the event in New Delhi, Secretary (West) Sibi George reiterated the deep-rooted historical ties between the two nations. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasised that the partnership is continuously
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s historic maiden visit to Morocco on September 23, 2025, has opened a new strategic chapter in India–Africa defence cooperation.Marking the first-ever official visit by an Indian Defence Minister to the North African nation, the trip was highlighted by the joint inauguration of TATA Advanced Systems Limited’s (TASL) state-of-the-art defence manufacturing facility
The Philippines has emphasised the growing depth of its relationship with India, with Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro hailing the strengthening of ties across defence, infrastructure, and regional security. Speaking on the sidelines of high-level engagements in New York, she stressed that the India-Philippines partnership is not just historical but is expanding into a more strategic