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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has secured a significant ₹1,800-crore order from Pawan Hans for the supply of 10 Dhruv-NG helicopters.This advanced variant of HAL’s indigenously developed Dhruv platform enhances capabilities across civil, defence, and utility operations, marking a boost for India’s helicopter manufacturing sector.In a parallel development, HAL has entered a joint venture
A bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress has visited New Delhi from 24 to 28 January, underscoring Washington’s deepening commitment to defence cooperation with India.Led by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Michael Rogers and Ranking Member Adam Smith, the group included Representative Jimmy Patronis and senior committee staff. This rare display of bipartisan unity
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to travel to the United States next week, marking a significant step in bilateral relations.Sources confirmed the visit on Wednesday, amid growing momentum in strategic partnerships between New Delhi and Washington.The trip aligns closely with the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial, hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on 4 February. This
Bharat Electronics Ltd, a key public sector undertaking in India’s defence sector, anticipates a robust surge in orders during the January-March quarter of FY26. This optimism stems primarily from an impending decision on a major missile air defence program, alongside several contracts in electronic warfare and aircraft systems.The company’s Chairman and Managing Director, Manoj Jain, expressed
India-US trade negotiations have reached an advanced stage, with sources in the Ministry of External Affairs indicating that a bilateral trade agreement could be finalised imminently.This development follows closely on the heels of India’s landmark Free Trade Agreement with the European Union, described as the ‘mother of all deals’. Officials describe the remaining tasks as merely ‘dotting the Is
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced a significant milestone in India’s indigenous fighter jet program, with five TEJAS MK-1A aircraft now fully prepared for delivery to the Indian Air Force (IAF). This development comes after prolonged delays that have tested the patience of the defence establishment.The company’s Chairman and Managing Director revealed that critical firing and
Jindal Defence Systems has secured a landmark contract from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to supply more than 5,000 indigenous TS-9 9mm pistols.This order represents a pivotal moment in India’s push towards self-reliance in small arms manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The deal underscores the growing confidence in domestic defence production capabilities.The TS-9
A high-level United States Congressional Delegation, spearheaded by Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), held substantive discussions with Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi today. The meeting underscores the intensifying strategic partnership between the two nations.The delegation’s visit arrives at a pivotal moment in bilateral relations,
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to further enhance the capabilities of the Pralay missile, a solid-propellant quasi-ballistic system designed for tactical surface-to-surface strikes.Recent statements from DRDO Chief Dr. Samir V Kamat indicate that user trials will conclude in 2026, paving the way for induction into the Indian Armed Forces.This development
The Indian Air Force has released compelling video footage on Republic Day, showcasing its advanced fighter jets equipped with sophisticated weaponry, including the beyond-visual-range Meteor missile.This move directly addresses longstanding scepticism from Pakistani and certain Western critics who questioned India’s possession and deployment of the Meteor during key operations such as the 2019