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L&T has been awarded a supply order by the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) of the Indian Army, for the overhaul, upgrade and obsolescence management of the indigenous Pinaka Multi-Rocket Launcher Systems.This unique partnership between a domestic private OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and the Indian Army, for sustenance of frontline artillery systems, is a
The Union Budget 2026, due next month, faces mounting pressures from escalating defence and infrastructure demands. BMI, a Fitch Solutions firm, predicts a rise in defence and capital expenditure allocations. This comes as the government juggles fiscal consolidation with domestic ambitions and external threats.India’s fiscal deficit target for FY2026-27 stands at 4.3 per cent of GDP. BMI
Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, visited the IBM Thomas J Watson Research Centre Think Lab in Washington DC. During the visit, he witnessed cutting-edge research in quantum computing and discussed IBM’s expanding presence in India.Ambassador Kwatra highlighted India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM), a key government initiative approved on 19 April 2023. Spanning 2023-24
Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met US House Speaker Mike Johnson at Capitol Hill on Tuesday to discuss bolstering the India-US strategic partnership.In a post on X, Ambassador Kwatra expressed honour at the meeting, noting his appreciation for Speaker Johnson’s support in strengthening bilateral ties between the world’s two largest democracies.Kwatra thanked Johnson
Lokesh Machines Limited, a prominent player in India’s precision engineering sector, has secured a significant contract worth ₹22 crore from the Ministry of Defence’s Advanced Weapons and Equipment India (AWE India). This order underscores the company’s growing footprint in defence manufacturing, particularly in the production of critical firearm components.The contract specifically entails the
India and Germany stand on the brink of sealing their largest military contract to date, centred on the joint production of six advanced submarines for the Indian Navy. This development coincides with the upcoming visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India on 12 and 13 January. The agreement promises to bolster India’s underwater capabilities amid growing regional security challenges.The
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has secured approval to develop the BM-04, a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) poised to bolster the nation’s strategic capabilities. Following the granting of Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), development will accelerate, with testing likely to commence shortly. This advancement emerges from New Delhi, signalling a robust response
Following Operation Sindoor, the four-day conflict with Pakistan where drones featured prominently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has accelerated efforts to bolster its air defence against unmanned threats. The service has issued two Requests for Information (RFIs) for specialised counter-drone systems aimed at neutralising hostile drone swarms targeting vital military assets.According to Bharat
India’s naval ambitions are reaching a pivotal milestone in 2026, with the commissioning of 19 warships marking the largest single-year force accretion in its history. This surge underscores the rapid maturation of the nation’s domestic shipbuilding capabilities, transforming the Indian Navy into a more potent blue-water force amid escalating regional tensions.The expansion aligns seamlessly with
US President Donald Trump has spotlighted India-US defence cooperation during a speech at the House GOP Member Retreat in Washington, DC.He recounted how Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally addressed delays in the delivery of 68 Apache attack helicopters ordered by India. Trump claimed these deliveries were running five years behind schedule, prompting Modi to seek his intervention.Trump