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India’s defence sector is poised for significant growth amid global shifts, as highlighted in a report by Nuvama. The sector is expected to experience substantial expansion driven by both domestic and international factors.Defence exports are projected to reach ₹203 billion in FY25, with a government target of ₹500 billion by FY29, marking a significant increase in India’s role in the global
Former DRDO Chairman and Aeronautical Society of India President Dr. G Satheesh Reddy recently met with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the State Secretariat in Vijayawada to discuss industrial growth in Andhra Pradesh. During the meeting, Reddy presented a plan to establish defence sector industries across various regions in the state, aiming to support 50 aspiring entrepreneurs.He sought
The India-South Africa Business Conclave 2025, held in Pretoria, marked a significant moment for defence cooperation between the two nations. The event featured discussions on enhancing defence ties through new opportunities and joint ventures.Key defence companies such as Rheinmetall Denel Munition, SAAB Grintek Defence, and Denel expressed their eagerness to deepen partnerships with
The Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, has reiterated the need for a joint military strategy to effectively tackle the challenges of new-age warfare. In a recent address at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, Tamil Nadu, he highlighted the importance of integrated training and operational synergy among the three services—Army, Navy, and Air Force—to enhance
India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has emphasized the urgent need for a unified national strategy to counter the growing threat posed by drones, particularly rogue unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This push comes amidst increasing concerns over the rapid evolution of drone technology and its misuse in areas ranging from military conflict to critical infrastructure sabotage.The Indian military is
The Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava has expressed optimism about significant agreements and announcements on maritime security during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the island nation. This visit, scheduled for March 11-12, 2025, marks the first by Prime Minister Modi since 2015 and is seen as a crucial moment for strengthening bilateral ties, particularly
China has recently deployed a new Large Phased Array Radar (LPAR) in Yunnan Province, near the Myanmar border, significantly enhancing its surveillance capabilities over India.This advanced radar system boasts a range of over 5,000 kilometres, allowing Beijing to monitor extensive areas of the Indian Ocean and deep into Indian territory. The LPAR is designed to detect and track ballistic missile
The Indian Defence Ministry is planning to expand competitive bidding for weapons procurement to create a more level playing field for private firms. Currently, the majority of defence production contracts are secured by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), often without a tendering process.This shift aims to enhance the role of the private sector in defence production, aligning with the
China’s announcement to boost its defence budget by 7.2% to approximately $249 billion has significant implications for India. This increase marks the second-largest military budget globally, following the United States, and underscores China’s continued focus on military modernisation.The enhanced budget will likely accelerate China’s development of advanced military capabilities, including
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has remarked the need for India’s security apparatus to remain adaptive in the face of emerging threats. These threats include cyber warfare, hybrid warfare, and space-based challenges, which are increasingly complex and interconnected. Singh highlighted the importance of a holistic approach to national security, integrating efforts across different security