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India’s defence production has reached a historic peak of ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025‑26, marking a 15.6 per cent rise from the previous year and more than doubling output since FY 2020‑21. This milestone reflects the expanding role of the private sector, record exports, and sustained policy support under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.India’s annual defence production has surged to an
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully completed a series of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence tests that mark a significant leap in the country’s ability to intercept long-range ballistic missile threats.These trials validated interceptors capable of neutralising missiles with ranges approaching 5,000 kilometres, placing India among a select group of nations with
Ten Indian defence firms, including HAL, TATA Advanced Systems, and Larsen & Toubro, have submitted bids for the ₹30,000 crore project to supply 87 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) drones to the Indian Air Force.This marks one of the largest indigenous UAV procurements in India’s history, aimed at reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and integrating advanced surveillance and strike
India has been placed on high alert following warnings of possible drone strikes against critical installations along both land and maritime borders. The central government has directed security agencies to tighten measures at sensitive locations, with anti-drone systems being deployed to safeguard strategic assets.The Maritime Security Division of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Pakistan has accelerated its fighter jet modernisation with the JF‑17 Thunder fleet nearing 200 aircraft, while India’s TEJAS MK1A continues to face delays and the AMCA program risks slipping behind regional rivals.Unless India speeds up production and integration, Pakistan’s pace—backed by Chinese collaboration—could erode India’s technological edge.Pakistan’s JF‑17 Thunder program has
India has achieved a textbook success in its cruise missile program with the first successful test firing of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha on 15 June.This missile, often described as the Indian equivalent of the US Tomahawk, marks a decisive step forward after the setbacks faced during the Nirbhay experiment. The trial
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and Hyderabad-based HBL Engineering have formally incorporated a joint venture company called Green Maritime Propulsion Private Limited to spearhead electric mobility and energy storage solutions for India’s maritime sector.This marks a decisive step in indigenising advanced propulsion technologies and aligns with global green shipping mandates.The joint venture was
The Indian Navy has officially retired its legendary Sea King MK-42B helicopter fleet, marking the end of an era for one of its most iconic squadrons.The historic Indian Naval Air Squadron 330, known as the “Harpoons,” has been “number plated” after more than five decades of distinguished service.The ceremonial final flight of the Sea King Bravo helicopters took place from INS Shikra, the
Five pioneering women cadets from the National Defence Academy have been commissioned into the Indian Air Force, marking a historic milestone in gender inclusion.Among them, Ishita Sangwan became the first woman fighter pilot from NDA, while Divyanshi Singh made history as the first woman NDA graduate commissioned into the Ground Duty branch. Their commissioning reflects the impact of the 2021
India has successfully conducted the flight test of its indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) (formerly Nirbhay Program) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, marking a major milestone in its precision strike capabilities.The missile achieved all mission objectives, validating propulsion, guidance, navigation, control, and warhead delivery systems,