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The Modi government has significantly bolstered India’s military capabilities through substantial capital spending on defence equipment. In the fiscal year 2024-2025, the government spent over ₹2 lakh crore on defence acquisitions, marking a peak in capital expenditure without any fund surrenders, unlike previous years.This trend continues with plans to approve the purchase of 26 Rafale-Maritime
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to inaugurate the newly developed infrastructure at the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka today, marking a significant milestone under Project Seabird.This expansion aims to bolster India’s maritime security with advanced facilities and operational capabilities.The event coincides with the launch of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar initiative, a maiden effort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on April 5, 2025. This meeting marked a significant moment in PM Modi’s three-day visit to Sri Lanka, which aims to strengthen bilateral ties under the shared vision of "Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future."The visit began with a historic ceremonial welcome at
South Korea’s Hanwha has secured a $253 million contract to supply India with a second batch of 100 K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers, significantly expanding India’s artillery capabilities while deepening defence ties between the two nations.The new agreement, announced on April 3, 2025, builds upon the successful delivery of the first 100-unit order completed in 2021 and reinforces India’s
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army conducted four successful flight-tests of the Army version of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on April 03 & 04, 2025. The four operational flight-trials were carried out against high-speed aerial targets.he missiles intercepted the aerial targets and
India has significantly enhanced military security measures around the Siliguri Corridor, commonly known as the ‘Chicken’s Neck,’ in response to growing concerns over Bangladesh’s overtures to China regarding potential investments in the region. Recent developments indicate that India has deployed advanced military assets including Rafale fighter jets, BrahMos missiles, and sophisticated air
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, emphasising the need for dynamic perspective planning to tackle emerging challenges amid global security uncertainties. The conference, held from April 1 to 4, focused on critical aspects such as border security, organisational restructuring, modernisation through indigenisation, and the integration of niche
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has secured a significant contract worth ₹593.22 crore (excluding taxes) from the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the comprehensive maintenance of the Akash Missile System.This system was originally supplied by BEL, reinforcing the company’s pivotal role in India’s defence infrastructure and after-sales support. The
India has initiated significant steps in modernising its military aviation capabilities, including contracting the American firm Metrea for aerial refuelling and investing heavily in indigenous rotorcraft production.The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Metrea to provide air-to-air refuelling (AAR) services for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Navy. Metrea, which operates the
The military’s Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) fleet, grounded since January 2025 following a fatal crash in Gujarat, will remain out of action for at least three more months as investigators continue to determine the root cause of the accident. This extended grounding affects approximately 330 DHRUVs operated by India’s three military services and coast guard, creating significant