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India is reportedly accelerating negotiations with Armenia for the export of Sukhoi Su‑30MKI multirole fighter aircraft in what appears to be one of New Delhi’s most consequential defence export deals to date. Valued at an estimated 2.5 to 3 billion US dollars, the contract, once formalised, would represent Armenia’s largest‑ever military procurement and a defining moment in India’s
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is poised to reach a major defence business milestone of $1 billion in revenue for the fiscal year 2025-26, establishing itself as India’s largest private military equipment supplier and the fourth-largest overall in the defence sector after the state-owned giant companies Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), and Mazagon Dock
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), concluded a significant visit to the United States aimed at deepening maritime cooperation and enhancing strategic convergence between the Indian Navy and the US Navy.His engagements underscored India’s growing maritime integration with the United States in the Indo-Pacific region, reflecting the comprehensive nature of defence and
Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA), a Bangalore-based defence technology and AI warfare company, has announced a major investment of ₹1,169 crore to establish India’s first full-spectrum Autonomous Combat Aircraft Manufacturing and Testing Facility in Andhra Pradesh.The landmark initiative follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh,
India’s next-generation combat aircraft research is moving into an era of unprecedented technological sophistication. Reports indicate that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is advancing two breakthrough technologies—“wing morphing” and “nano stealth coatings”—for its sixth-generation fighter program, expected to leapfrog current fifth-generation designs such as the F‑35 or
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has outlined a comprehensive vision for India’s evolving national security architecture, illustrating it through the contextual framework of Operation Sindoor.His model, built around three concentric circles, represents a strategic, operational, and preparedness-driven approach to securing India’s national interests.At the outermost layer lies the
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan reinforced the Indian military’s emphasis on jointness and integration among its three services at the 2025 Indian Military Heritage Festival, hosted by USI in New Delhi.General Chauhan clarified that while jointness is central to defence reforms, each service will retain its individual identity, and integration will build upon their strongest
First Flight Marks Key MilestoneOn 17 October, HAL’s Nashik facility witnessed a historic moment as the TEJAS MK-1A fighter jet soared for the first time. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over this significant event, celebrating India’s strides in indigenous aviation. The occasion was further marked by the inauguration of HAL’s third TEJAS production line—a step seen as pivotal in boosting
In an achievement underlining India’s strategic confidence and technological capabilities, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India’s defence exports hit a record $2.8 billion (₹25,000 crore) in 2025, a steep rise from just $118 million (₹1,000 crore) a few years back.This marks a milestone in India’s journey from a major arms importer to an emerging global defence manufacturing and
The Philippines’ Ambassador to the United States, Jose Manuel del Gallego Romualdez, has described India as one of Manila’s “top partners and friends,” highlighting the growing defence and technological cooperation between the two nations.Speaking at a private gathering in Washington on Wednesday evening, Romualdez underscored the significance of India’s export of the BrahMos missile system to