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India’s defence budget for 2026-27 has reached an impressive ₹7.85 lakh crore, drawing widespread acclaim from global and domestic defence industry leaders. This allocation marks a significant 15 per cent increase over the previous year’s ₹6.81 lakh crore outlay, aligning closely with the nation’s evolving geo-strategic challenges.A standout feature is the nearly 22 per cent hike in capital
Vividh Hi-Fab, a micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) based in Vadodara, Gujarat, has achieved a significant milestone in India’s nuclear sector by developing indigenous equipment for handling nuclear spent fuel.This breakthrough marks a pivotal step towards self-reliance in critical nuclear technologies, reducing dependence on costly imports.The company has successfully engineered fuel
India’s Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme under the Semicon India Programme is demonstrating robust growth, with supported projects achieving 16 tape-outs, fabrication of six ASIC chips, filing of 10 patents, engagement of over 1,000 engineers, and leveraging more than three times private investment.The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) administers the DLI scheme to
A two-day national seminar ‘Aeronautics 2047’, organised by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), commenced at Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), Bengaluru on January 04, 2026. The seminar was inaugurated by the Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.In his address, the Chief of the Air Staff congratulated ADA for completing 25 years of Light Combat Aircraft (TEJAS) TEJAS flight
India and the Netherlands have formalised a significant step forward in their bilateral relations by agreeing to establish a Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC). This decision came during the visit of Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel to New Delhi from 17 to 19 December 2025, at the invitation of India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.The two nations also signed several
DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat delivered the keynote address at the 40th Air Chief Marshal PC Lal Memorial Lecture, organised by the Air Force Association.He emphasised India’s progress towards self-reliance in defence technologies, highlighting a fair degree of achievement in missile systems, armoured vehicles, military bridging systems, artillery, guns, ammunition, light combat aircraft,
The National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) represents a pivotal stride towards India’s self-reliance in supercomputing, aligning with the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister. It was launched in April 2015 with an outlay of ₹4,500 crore.To date, 37 supercomputers boasting a collective computing power of 40 Petaflops have been deployed under the NSM. Remarkably, 34 of these installations have
Bengaluru-based Prime Toolings has developed a Micro Solid Motor Engine weighing 427 grams. This compact engine is designed for emerging applications in micro-missiles, Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) launchers, and Ratchet-assisted Take-Off (RATO) boosters.The development highlights the growing sophistication of Indian MSMEs in defence propulsion.The engine features a robust stainless-steel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the latest set of Cabinet decisions aims to enhance India’s global competitiveness while advancing the vision of self-reliance.The measures include the launch of an Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a Credit Guarantee Scheme for exporters, and the rationalisation of royalty rates on key strategic minerals.The Union Cabinet, which met on Wednesday under
India’s defence manufacturing landscape is undergoing a structural transformation, supported by renewed government focus on indigenisation, sustained capital allocation, and a surge in major acquisition proposals across the three services.This multi-year revival, anchored in strong policy reforms and technology adoption, positions the sector for long-term growth and global competitiveness.Recent