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India and Germany stand on the brink of sealing an $8 billion defence pact, poised to reshape New Delhi’s naval prowess. This landmark agreement, the largest in India’s defence procurement history, centres on submarine manufacturing with unprecedented technology transfer from Germany.Officials close to the negotiations reveal that the deal is being finalised ahead of German Chancellor Friedrich
The German Ambassador to India, Dr Philipp Ackermann, held a significant meeting with Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on 9 January 2026.This encounter, as announced by the Defence Ministry spokesperson, centred on bilateral security and defence matters. Dr Ackermann extended New Year greetings on behalf of the German side, setting a cordial tone for the discussions.Talks
The Union Budget 2026, due next month, faces mounting pressures from escalating defence and infrastructure demands. BMI, a Fitch Solutions firm, predicts a rise in defence and capital expenditure allocations. This comes as the government juggles fiscal consolidation with domestic ambitions and external threats.India’s fiscal deficit target for FY2026-27 stands at 4.3 per cent of GDP. BMI
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with his French counterpart, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, in Paris on Wednesday local time. This meeting underscores the deepening strategic partnership between India and France amid a backdrop of global uncertainty.The two leaders focused on advancing bilateral cooperation and enhancing India-EU engagement, while exchanging views on
Vayu Aerospace Review’s interview with Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, indicates a measured yet forward-leaning trajectory for Indian naval aviation and carrier capability.On the follow-on aircraft carrier, the Navy is actively exploring an IAC-2 as a repeat order of INS Vikrant (IAC-1), but with modifications based on lessons learnt during design, construction and initial
India’s ambition to develop a home-grown stealth fighter through the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program hinges significantly on securing advanced propulsion technology, reported Biman Mukerji of Chinese based web portal SCMP.Rolls-Royce, the British aerospace engine maker, has proposed elevating India to a “home market” status, shifting from mere exports to local design, development,
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has undertaken a significant two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking the initial phase of his two-nation tour that will subsequently take him to Sri Lanka.Arriving on 5 January 2026, General Dwivedi held comprehensive discussions with Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander of the UAE Land Forces. These talks, conducted in New
Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) integrated with Agni-series ballistic missile boosterIndia’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has unveiled Project Dhvani, a cutting-edge Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) designed to revolutionise strategic deterrence. This indigenous system represents a leap in hypersonic technology, positioning India alongside global leaders like the United
India’s Defence Review for 2025 prominently features Operation Sindoor as a testament to the nation’s unyielding military resolve, operational precision, and strides towards self-reliance.Launched in the early hours of 7 May 2025, this landmark operation responded decisively to the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on 22 April, which claimed 26 lives, including a Nepali
The Defence Ministry of India has achieved remarkable progress in capital procurement during the financial year 2025-26. Up to December 2025, it signed contracts worth ₹1.82 lakh crore aimed at modernising the armed forces.This substantial investment underscores a commitment to enhancing defence readiness amid evolving geopolitical challenges.The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has played a