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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Says India Moving To Build One of World’s Strongest Armed Forces By 2047

Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to forging one of the world’s strongest armed forces by 2047. Speaking at the Shaurya Diwas programme in Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, he outlined a clear roadmap for modernisation amid a challenging global security landscape.Several reforms have already been implemented to modernise the armed forces, Mr Singh noted. He

January 17, 2026
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India Sets Non-Negotiable Terms In Landmark ₹3.25 Lakh Crore Rafale Deal Talks With France

India is currently engaged in high-level negotiations with France over the procurement of 114 additional Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF).These talks, expected to span the next two to three days, centre on establishing firm conditions for Dassault Aviation, the manufacturer. Key demands include transfer of technology (ToT) and the full integration of Indian weapons

January 17, 2026
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Bharat Forge Bags Drone Supply Contracts Worth About ₹300 Crore

Bharat Forge, a diversified Indian conglomerate, has secured drone supply contracts valued at approximately ₹300 crore through its aerospace division.The company announced this development on Friday, highlighting a significant boost to its role in India’s indigenous defence ecosystem.These contracts, awarded by the Indian Army and Navy, encompass a variety of unmanned systems tailored for

January 17, 2026
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India To Ease Rules To Boost Foreign Investment In Domestic Defence Firms, Sources Say

India is poised to liberalise its foreign direct investment (FDI) rules in the defence sector, a strategic shift aimed at attracting greater global participation in its domestic manufacturing ecosystem. According to two government sources familiar with the deliberations, the cap on FDI under the automatic route for defence firms holding existing licences will rise from 49% to 74%.This adjustment

January 17, 2026
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Catalysts For India’s Defence Leap: Partnerships, Capital Surge, And R&D Thrust Ahead of Budget 2026

India’s defence sector stands at a pivotal juncture as the nation eyes Budget 2026, with a clear mandate to accelerate Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Emulating the triumphant trajectory of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) offers a compelling blueprint.Established starting with IIM Calcutta in 1961 through collaboration with MIT’s Sloan School, these institutions have ascended to global

January 16, 2026
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India Fast-Tracks $8B AIP Submarine Deal To Counter Pakistan’s Chinese Yuan Fleet

The Defence Ministry is poised to seek approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for the construction of six advanced air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines under Project 75 India.This ambitious initiative, valued at approximately $8 billion or ₹66,000 crore, will be executed primarily at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) with technical support from Germany’s ThyssenKrupp

January 16, 2026
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BSNL And Viasat To Upgrade Indian Navy’s Satellite Communication Infrastructure

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-owned telecommunications giant, has joined forces with global satellite communications leader Viasat to modernise the Indian Navy’s satellite infrastructure. The partnership, announced on 16 January 2026, aims to bolster the Navy’s communication capabilities amid rising demands for secure and resilient connectivity at sea.Under a formal agreement

January 16, 2026
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IG Defence Secures Army and Navy Orders For Indigenous IG T-Shul Pulse Anti-Drone System, Boosting India’s C-UAS Self-Reliance

An Indian defence firm, IG Defence, has achieved a notable milestone by securing orders from both the Indian Army and the Indian Navy for its indigenously developed IG T-Shul Pulse Anti-Drone System. This lightweight, handheld device represents a significant advancement in counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) technology, tailored to neutralise hostile drones and emerging aerial threats.Based

January 16, 2026
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Indian, Sri Lankan Navies Conclude 13th Edition of Staff Talks; Discuss Maritime Security In Indian Ocean Region

The 13th edition of the staff talks between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lankan Navy concluded on Wednesday in Colombo, marking another milestone in the deepening bilateral defence ties between the two nations.These discussions, as reported by the Indian Navy, centred on bolstering established engagements, amplifying ongoing cooperation, and pursuing collaborative efforts to enhance maritime

January 16, 2026
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