Defence Strategy

Defence Minister Pushes Drone Self-Reliance, Advocates Total Indigenous Production Amid Global Conflicts

India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, has emphasised the urgent need for the country to cultivate a self-reliant ecosystem in drone manufacturing, drawing stark lessons from recent global conflicts. Speaking at the National Defence Industries Conclave in New Delhi on Thursday, Singh highlighted the pivotal role of drones and counter-drone technologies in modern warfare, as evidenced by

March 19, 2026
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HAL Boosts Production Lines Amid ₹2.6 Lakh Crore Order Surge For TEJAS, Prachand, And Su-30MKI

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has outlined a substantial portfolio of defence orders and production expansions before a parliamentary panel on defence.The state-run aerospace giant informed the committee of firm orders for 34 Dhruv advanced light helicopters, 180 TEJAS MK-1A fighter aircraft, and 156 Prachand attack helicopters destined for the Indian armed forces.HAL emphasised significant

March 19, 2026
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Champions India’s Defence Tech Surge At Global Attaché Summit

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has underscored the nation’s transformation into a dynamic centre of innovation within the defence and security domain.Speaking virtually on Monday at the inauguration of a two-day conference of defence attachés in Ahmedabad, he highlighted India’s strategic investments in cutting-edge technologies.The event, hosted at Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), bore

March 17, 2026
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DRDO Chief Underscores Innovation And Self-Reliance In India’s Defence Landscape

Dr Samir V Kamat, Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), recently addressed students and faculty at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington. His speech emphasised the strategic importance of innovation, indigenisation, and dual-use technologies. These elements, he noted, form the bedrock of India’s future defence capabilities.The interaction

March 15, 2026
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DRDO’s Scramjet Breakthrough: 12-Minute Hypersonic Endurance Ushers In Mach-6 Missile Era

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has marked a significant milestone in its Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) program with a landmark 12-minute ground test of a scramjet engine on 9 January 2026.This test sustained hypersonic speeds, validating advanced thermal management systems and paving the way for operational Mach-6-plus air-breathing hypersonic

March 14, 2026
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Throttle Aerospace Supplies Tethered Drones To Bolster Army Surveillance

Bangalore-based Throttle Aerospace has successfully delivered its advanced tethered drones to the Indian Army, marking a key milestone in indigenous defence manufacturing.This delivery, reported in early March 2026, enhances the Army’s capabilities for persistent surveillance along critical borders.Tethered drones differ from conventional UAVs by remaining connected to a ground station via a

March 14, 2026
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NewSpace Research & Technologies Triumphs With Sheshnag-20 Loitering Munition Flight Test Success

Bangalore-based NewSpace Research & Technologies has marked a significant milestone in India’s defence innovation by successfully flight testing its Sheshnag-20 loitering munition.This canister-launched system, unveiled at the World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh, represents a leap forward for tactical precision strikes. The achievement underscores the rising prowess of India’s private sector in

March 14, 2026
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UPDATE: India Establishing 4 Specialised, Tri-Service Military Agencies—DGA, Data Force, Drone Force, And Cognitive Warfare Action Force

India is spearheading a transformative overhaul of its military structure through the establishment of four specialised tri-service agencies: the Defence Geo-Spatial Agency (DGA), Data Force, Drone Force, and Cognitive Warfare Action Force.These units form a cornerstone of the Armed Forces Vision 2047, a comprehensive blueprint designed to propel the Indian military into a technologically

March 13, 2026
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MoD Charts Path For Drone Forces, Space Command-Geo-Intelligence Commands, And Expanded Air Defence Under India’s Defence Vision 2047

The Ministry of Defence has unveiled a comprehensive vision document titled ‘Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military’.Released publicly on Thursday following its launch by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 10-Mar-2026, the 47-page blueprint outlines transformative structural and technological reforms for the Indian armed forces.Attended by top military brass

March 13, 2026
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Chinese Navy Shifting To All-Nuclear Submarine Fleet; Imperils Indian Ocean Equilibrium – India’s SSN Imperative Beckons

China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is undergoing a transformative shift towards an all-nuclear submarine fleet, as revealed by the US Navy’s intelligence chief. This development signals a profound evolution in Beijing’s maritime posture across the Indo-Pacific, elevating its undersea capabilities from regional defence to global power projection.The intelligence assessment underscores

March 12, 2026
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