India’s Security Apparatus Must Remain Adaptive To Emerging Threats Such As Cyber Warfare, Hybrid Warfare, Space-Based Challenges, And Transnational Organised Crime: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Advanced systems & technologies must be leveraged not only for security operations but also for disaster management & humanitarian relief: Defence Minister“It is not enough for security agencies and technology developers to take the lead. Every citizen should know how to respond in times of crisis”Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) – Defence

March 4, 2025
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Low-Cost Drones And Unmanned Aerial Weapons Game Changers In Modern Warfare: Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth

Low-cost drones and unmanned aerial weapons have emerged as pivotal elements in modern warfare, fundamentally altering the dynamics of conflict. According to Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, Southern Army Commander, these technologies have proven to be strategic force multipliers, particularly evident in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.The conflict has highlighted the effectiveness of low-cost drones, such as

March 2, 2025
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Defence Sector Advancing Self-Reliance Via Innovation, Sustainability

The Indian defence sector is advancing self-reliance through a combination of innovation and sustainability initiatives.India’s aerospace sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by its focus on indigenous development and manufacturing of military aircraft and helicopters. This includes advancements in fighter jets, transport aircraft, and rotorcraft, which support both defence and civil

February 24, 2025
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India’s Defence Industry Poised For A Huge Boost

The defence industry in India is at the "cusp of a massive expansion", Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said even as he suggested that public-private-partnership would be "critical" in making the country a hub for advanced manufacturing in the sector.In his address at a defence conclave here late Monday evening, he also said the intention of the government is to build a "technologically

February 19, 2025
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More Than ₹1,42,000 Cr Worth AoN Accorded For Induction of DRDO Developed Defence Products

The state-owned research body has also filed more than 141 patents this year. The Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) accorded this year is the highest ever accorded to DRDO-developed systems in any yearMore than ₹1,42,000 crore worth Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was accorded this year by the Ministry of Defence for induction of several Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed

January 1, 2024
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Growth Challenges For India’s Defence Manufacturing Sector

IAF promotes ‘Make In India’ via targeted, sustainable indigenizationby Girish LingannaThe Indian defence manufacturing sector has advanced significantly, largely due to the government’s ‘Make in India’ policy and emphasis on self-sufficiency. But difficulties that can hinder development in 2024 need to be addressed. So like all significant nations, India has an Army, Navy and Air Force and these

January 1, 2024
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White House Hosts Quad Investor Network For Inaugural Quad Investment And Technology Dialogue

Washington: The Quad Investor Network (QUIN), launched to foster co-investment in critical and emerging technologies across the Quad countries was held in the US, said a press statement from the White House.In the meeting held on October 16, the Director of the National Economic Council Lael Brainard, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, and other senior administration officials addressed the

October 19, 2023
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Amid India-China Standoff, Armed Forces Inked Rs 23,500 Crore Contracts For Emergency Procurements In Last One Year

In response to the prolonged military standoff with China in eastern Ladakh, India has escalated its emergency capital procurements, inking contracts valued at around Rs 23,500 crore over the past year, according to reports by The Times Of India.These rapid acquisitions are strategically geared towards addressing critical operational deficiencies that have emerged during the protracted

October 9, 2023
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Infantry Combat Vehicles, Naval Aerial Systems Feature In Defence Ministry’s 5th Indigenisation List

Shipborne Unmanned Aerial Systems will extending India’s Maritime Reach around its coastNew Delhi: Futuristic infantry combat vehicles (FICVs) and naval shipborne unmanned aerial systems (NSUAS) were among the 98 items that featured in the department of military affair’s fifth ‘Positive Indigenisation List (PIL)’, released Wednesday by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Navy’s Swavlamban-2023

October 4, 2023
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Major Announcements By Defence Minister During The Plenary Session of ‘Swavlamban 2.0’

5th Positive Indigenisation List, comprising 98 items, of DMA released by MoD; Highly complex systems, sensors, weapons & ammunition included. 76 challenges under DISC 10 & DISC 10 PRIME and two under INDUS X also launched. One-of-a-kind dual-chip debit card ‘SBI NAVeCash Card’ unveiled; Can be used in online mode & also offline while at seaIndia’s defence sector is riding on the boat of

October 4, 2023
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