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Rajnath Singh, the Raksha Mantri, has praised the Union Budget for FY 2026-27 as a robust endorsement of India’s defence priorities. He expressed profound gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the unprecedented allocation of ₹7.85 lakh crore to the defence sector.This figure marks a substantial 15% rise from the previous year’s estimates, underscoring the government’s unwavering
Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd, a Mumbai-based firm specialising in advanced maritime systems, has achieved a significant milestone by dispatching the first two Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) to the Indian Navy.These vessels form part of a larger order for 12 units, underscoring the growing momentum in India’s push for indigenous defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat
The Union Budget 2026 allocates ₹7.85 lakh crore to defence, a sharp 15 per cent increase from last year’s ₹6.81 lakh crore. This hike reflects heightened focus on military modernisation following Operation Sindoor.Official figures show the 2026–27 outlay at ₹7,84,678 crore, up from ₹6,81,210 crore. Capital expenditure stands at ₹2,19,306 crore, while revenue spending reaches ₹5,53,668 crore,
The Indian government has significantly ramped up defence spending in Budget 2026, allocating a total of ₹7.85 lakh crore to the Defence Ministry for FY26-27, marking a robust 15 per cent increase over the previous year.This enhanced outlay underscores New Delhi’s commitment to bolstering military capabilities amid escalating tensions with Pakistan and China along the borders.A key highlight is
As India gears up for Budget 2026, the aerospace and defence sector eagerly anticipates substantial financial boosts and tax reforms to fuel its expansion.Industry leaders emphasise that a stable, forward-looking tax regime could slash costs, streamline technology transfers, bolster home-grown defence strengths, and sharpen India’s edge in the global aviation market.At the heart of these
“We’ve gotten that input back [from industry] on both the light and the medium variants, and we’re analyzing that information right now as we develop an acquisition plan to move forward with acquiring the light and the medium ice breaking c…
Visakhapatnam is poised to host an unprecedented gathering of global naval might in 2026, as announced by Vice-Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC).Three landmark events—the International Fleet Review (IFR), Exercise MILAN-26, and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs—will converge in the city, marking the largest such
Russia and India are preparing for joint naval exercises in the Bay of Bengal within the Indian Ocean next month. Russia’s TASS news agency reported this development on 28 January 2026, citing the press service of the Russian Maritime Board. A frigate from the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet will participate in these manoeuvres.The vessel, identified as the frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov, will depart
“We love this conveyor belt of the [carrier] strike group generation process,” Adm. Daryl Caudle said. “Submariners, we do not share that vision. Now there’s a submariner at the helm here.”
“F/A-XX is so vital [because] our ability to fly with impunity with our existing airframes is fleeting,” Adm. Daryl Caudle warned.