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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman and Secretary of Defence R&D, Dr. Samir V Kamat, recently expressed pride over the remarkable growth and strength of India’s defence research and development sector. He was speaking at the convocation ceremony of the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (Deemed to be University) in Pune on August 9, 2025.Dr. Kamat described
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a pointed response to US President Donald Trump’s recent tariff impositions on Indian imports, labelling such actions as an inability to accept India’s rapid growth as a global power.Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony for the BRAHMA Project (BEML Rail Hub for Manufacturing), a rail coach manufacturing unit of Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML)
DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat has expressed strong confidence that India will achieve its ambitious defence export target of ₹50,000 crore by the financial year 2028-29, a goal formally set by the Defence Minister.This confidence is rooted in the increasing global interest in India’s indigenous defence systems, particularly those that have proven their effectiveness in recent military operations
India’s defence production has achieved a historic milestone in the Financial
Year (FY) 2024-25, soaring to an unprecedented level of ₹1,50,590 crore,
marking the highest annual figure ever recorded in the country’s defence
manufacturing sector.
This represents a robust 18% year-on-year growth over the previous fiscal’s
output of ₹1.27 lakh crore. Compared to FY 2019-20, when the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a detailed phone conversation reaffirming their commitment to deepen India-Russia relations amid escalating tensions with the United States over India’s trade with Russia.PM Modi expressed unwavering support for a diplomatic resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and invited Putin to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual
India is actively seeking to collaborate with the UK, France, and Japan for the co-development and production of next-generation fighter jet engines, marking a significant strategic shift in its defence partnerships.This initiative is motivated by persistent delays in negotiations with US-based General Electric for joint production of GE F414 engines, which are critical for the Advanced Medium
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has undertaken a significant strategic shift in its approach to research and development, aligning with the evolving nature of modern warfare and the necessity to address emerging and hybrid threats.During the fiscal year 2024-25, DRDO received a budget allocation of ₹23,855.61 crore, representing 5.25% of India’s total defence budget.This
The Philippines is actively progressing plans to acquire an additional 6 to 9 BrahMos Coastal Missile Batteries from India, marking a pivotal expansion of its coastal defence capabilities.This potential procurement follows the successful operational deployment of three initial batteries, delivered under a $375 million contract signed in 2022, making the Philippines the first international
Embraer C-390 Medium Transport Aircraft is on the anvil for acquisition by the IAFIndia and Brazil are poised to deepen their defence ties significantly, with key focus areas being the Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) project centred on Brazil’s Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft, and the indigenous Indian Akash missile system developed by DRDO.Brazil’s Defence Minister is scheduled to visit India
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan formally released the declassified Joint Doctrines for Cyberspace Operations and Amphibious Operations on August 7, 2025, during the Chiefs of Staff Committee meeting in New Delhi.These doctrines provide a common lexicon and guidelines for policymakers and stakeholders to ensure effective planning and smooth execution of joint military operations across