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Hyderabad-based Astra Rafael Comsys (ARC) has clinched a landmark contract worth approximately ₹275 crore (around $30 million) from the Indian Air Force (IAF). This order focuses on the integration and supply of cutting-edge Software Defined Radios (SSDRs), representing a pivotal upgrade to the communication infrastructure of India’s fighter aircraft fleet.The deal encompasses two key elements
Lokesh Machines Limited, a prominent player in India’s precision engineering sector, has secured a significant contract worth ₹22 crore from the Ministry of Defence’s Advanced Weapons and Equipment India (AWE India). This order underscores the company’s growing footprint in defence manufacturing, particularly in the production of critical firearm components.The contract specifically entails the
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has secured approval to develop the BM-04, a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) poised to bolster the nation’s strategic capabilities. Following the granting of Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), development will accelerate, with testing likely to commence shortly. This advancement emerges from New Delhi, signalling a robust response
Following Operation Sindoor, the four-day conflict with Pakistan where drones featured prominently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has accelerated efforts to bolster its air defence against unmanned threats. The service has issued two Requests for Information (RFIs) for specialised counter-drone systems aimed at neutralising hostile drone swarms targeting vital military assets.According to Bharat
India’s naval ambitions are reaching a pivotal milestone in 2026, with the commissioning of 19 warships marking the largest single-year force accretion in its history. This surge underscores the rapid maturation of the nation’s domestic shipbuilding capabilities, transforming the Indian Navy into a more potent blue-water force amid escalating regional tensions.The expansion aligns seamlessly with
By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru, January 6, 2026. These Battlefields where algorithms outthink adversaries in milliseconds, quantum-encrypted networks defy all hacks, and hypersonic missiles scream at Mach 6+ before anyone can blink. That’s the vision Dr Sam…
India is bolstering its defences against drone attacks through the development of a joint Counter Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) grid.This initiative networks all CUAS systems across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, forming a dedicated shield separate from existing air defence networks like the Indian Air Force’s Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS).The CUAS grid integrates anti-drone
India’s successful test of the K-4 intermediate-range ballistic missile from INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal on 23 December 2025 marks a qualitative shift in its nuclear deterrent posture.The test validated the full integration of the missile, submarine and command-and-control architecture, moving India’s sea-based deterrent from a largely developmental phase to one that is operationally
The Indian Army’s decision to partner with TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and the 510 Army Base Workshop (ABW) for overhauling and upgrading the Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) marks a shift towards life-cycle modernisation rather than buying entirely new launchers. By opting for a structured mid-life upgrade of older launchers, the Army is maximising past investments while
The Pralay Missile System stands poised for induction into the Indian Armed Forces in 2026, following the anticipated completion of its user trials, as revealed by DRDO Chairperson Dr. Samir V Kamat during a recent podcast.This development marks a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence capabilities, underscoring the nation’s push towards self-reliance in strategic weaponry. Pralay, a