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The Indian Air Force has accelerated efforts to develop indigenous loitering munitions tailored for Destruction of Enemy Air Defences (DEAD) missions, following their proven effectiveness in the brief May 2025 conflict with Pakistan, known as Operation Sindoor.This push comes after the successful deployment of Israeli-made HAROP systems, which neutralised key Pakistani air defence assets of
India’s defence exports achieved a landmark milestone in the financial year 2024-25, surging to a record ₹23,622 crore, equivalent to approximately $2.76 billion.This figure marks a substantial leap forward, underscoring the nation’s accelerating momentum in the global arms market. The growth reflects a deliberate strategic pivot towards self-reliance, propelled by flagship initiatives such as
Troop Comforts Limited, a wholly-owned Defence Public Sector Undertaking under India’s Ministry of Defence, has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global sportswear giant Adidas.This collaboration focuses on developing high-performance Physical Training (PT) footwear tailored specifically for the Indian Armed Forces. The partnership leverages Adidas’s cutting-edge
India stands on the cusp of a major defence procurement from Israel, encompassing SPICE-1000 precision-guided bombs alongside potential acquisitions of Rampage, Air LORA, and Ice Breaker missiles for the Indian Air Force (IAF).The Defence Acquisition Council, under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has greenlit an $8.7 billion package that includes air-to-air missiles, loitering munitions, radars,
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned a new Type 052D guided missile destroyer named Loudi (hull number 176), marking a significant addition to its rapidly expanding fleet. This upgraded variant features enhanced phased array radar, weapon systems, and network architecture, substantially improving its capabilities in regional air defence, missile defence, anti-ship
India’s Defence Review for 2025 prominently features Operation Sindoor as a testament to the nation’s unyielding military resolve, operational precision, and strides towards self-reliance.Launched in the early hours of 7 May 2025, this landmark operation responded decisively to the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on 22 April, which claimed 26 lives, including a Nepali
A Zee news report states that the developmental firing trials of the indigenous ramjet shells were recently successfully carried out at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in the state of Rajasthan.India stands on the brink of a transformative leap in artillery capabilities with the development of 155 mm ramjet-powered shells, positioning the Indian Army as the first in the world to deploy such
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced that the K-6 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) stands on the cusp of its testing phase, marking a pivotal advancement in the nation’s sea-based nuclear deterrence.Local media reports, corroborated by DRDO statements, highlight this progress amid ongoing developments in India’s Arihant-class submarines. The
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) marked its 68th anniversary on 1 January 2026 with significant announcements highlighting India’s strides towards self-reliance in defence.Chairman Samir V Kamat addressed the DRDO fraternity at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi, with the event streamed live across all organisation laboratories. He emphasised that DRDO’s efforts have delivered a
The Indian government has accorded 22 Acceptances of Necessity (AoN) for DRDO-developed defence systems, valued at approximately ₹1.30 lakh crore, marking the highest such approvals in a single year. These systems are slated for manufacture by Indian industries, aligning with the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision for self-reliance in defence. DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat described this as a "