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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) marked its 68th anniversary on 1 January 2026 with significant announcements highlighting India’s strides towards self-reliance in defence.Chairman Samir V Kamat addressed the DRDO fraternity at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi, with the event streamed live across all organisation laboratories. He emphasised that DRDO’s efforts have delivered a
DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) to identify a Development-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) for its indigenous High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) program.This initiative, referenced as ADE/MMD/EOI-03/HALE-RPAS/25-26, invites Indian industry players to collaborate on building a 6-ton class UAV
US Ambassador to China, David Perdue, convened with Quad ambassadors from Australia, India, and Japan in Beijing on 30 December 2025, reaffirming the grouping’s commitment to a "free and open" Indo-Pacific amid escalating regional tensions.Perdue described the Quad as "a force for good," emphasising the enduring strength of the US-Australia-India-Japan partnership in upholding a rules-based
The Advanced Technology Vessel Project (ATVP) under India’s nuclear submarine program has initiated construction of the first two units of the S5-class SSBNs, marking a pivotal advancement in the nation’s sea-based nuclear deterrence.These submarines boast a displacement of approximately 13,500 tonnes submerged, rendering them roughly twice the size of the Arihant-class vessels, which displace
Lockheed Martin has positioned the C-130J Super Hercules as the optimal choice for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft procurement, amid plans to acquire up to 80 units to replace ageing AN-32 and IL-76 fleets.The company highlights its surge production capacity of up to 36 aircraft annually in Marietta, Georgia, with potential for further scaling, and proposes an unprecedented final
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹79,000 crore, marking a significant step towards bolstering the operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted that these decisions, taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscore the Ministry of Defence’s unwavering
India’s Year of Reforms in 2025 marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s quest for strategic autonomy and robust defence posture, all under the steadfast leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This year transformed policy pronouncements into tangible achievements, bridging the gap between ambition and execution in national security.The government articulated five unwavering principles to
Post-Operation Sindoor, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred two pivotal indigenous technologies to the Indian Army, enhancing its camouflage and deception capabilities amid evolving battlefield threats.Defence Laboratory Jodhpur (DLJ), a DRDO entity, handed over the Camouflage Pattern Generation Software Sigma 4.0 (CPGSS4.0) and a full-scale Multispectral
The US President, Donald Trump, has signed into law the National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026, marking a significant step in enhancing America’s strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.This annual defence policy bill underscores a deepened engagement with India, particularly through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the Quad. The initiative aims to
India’s defence production has achieved a remarkable threefold surge over the past decade, reaching a record high of ₹1.54 lakh crore in the financial year 2024-25, up from ₹46,429 crore in 2014-15.Union Minister of State for Power, Shripad Yesso Naik, highlighted this milestone during a press conference in New Delhi on Thursday. This growth underscores the nation’s steadfast commitment to