DRDO Achieves Major Milestone In Submarine Tech With AIP Integration For INS Khanderi, Paving Way For Fully Indigenous Project-76 Fleet

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) stands on the cusp of a transformative breakthrough in underwater warfare capabilities.Reports indicate that DRDO’s indigenously developed Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) plug-in module is ready for integration into INS Khanderi, the second Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy. This upgrade, scheduled during the vessel’s refit in

March 10, 2026
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Defence Vision 2047: Defence Minister Releases Blueprint For India’s Integrated, Tech-Driven Military by 2047

Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, unveiled the ‘Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military’ on 10 March 2026 at South Block in New Delhi.This pivotal document, crafted by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, charts a course for evolving the nation’s armed forces into a modern, integrated, and technologically superior entity. It aligns seamlessly with India’s

March 10, 2026
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India’s Tri-Service Summit In Flux: CDS, Army And Navy Chiefs to Step Down Amid Key Promotions

The upper echelons of India’s military establishment stand on the cusp of significant upheaval. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, and Navy Chief Admiral DK Tripathi are all approaching the end of their tenures.This triple transition will reshape the four-star leadership of the world’s fourth-largest military.General Anil Chauhan, the pioneering Chief

March 9, 2026
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Naval Group And India Forge Ahead In Submarine Innovation Amid 2026 Franco-Indian Tech Alliance

In the bustling heart of Mumbai, Naval Group has marked a pivotal moment in India-France defence ties. This inauguration forms part of the 2026 India-France Year of Innovation, a landmark initiative designed to deepen bilateral cooperation across cutting-edge domains.The partnership zeroes in on joint research and development, knowledge exchange, and co-creation. It seeks to invigorate the

March 9, 2026
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Low-Cost Capital Acquisition in DAP 2026: Accelerating Indigenous Defence Innovation Through Agile Procurement

The Ministry of Defence’s proposal to introduce a Low-Cost Capital Acquisition route under the draft Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026 marks a significant evolution in India’s procurement architecture.The focus of this mechanism is squarely on indigenous, innovative and relatively low-cost technologies that often struggle to cross the “valley of death” between prototype and full-scale

March 7, 2026
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Navy’s INS Khanderi Set For DRDO’s Indigenous AIP Upgrade By Late 2026, Trials In 2027

India’s second Kalvari-class submarine, INS Khanderi, is set to receive an indigenously developed air-independent propulsion (AIP) system by the end of 2026, marking a pivotal advancement in the Indian Navy’s underwater capabilities, according to a report by Asianet News.Senior defence sources have confirmed that the AIP system, crafted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO

March 7, 2026
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Defence Minister Urges Maritime Leadership Amid Diplomatic Firestorm

Here’s a detailed report expanding on the incident, drawing from the provided details, official statements, expert commentary, and broader geopolitical context. I’ve structured it into short paragraphs for readability, using British English throughout.A US submarine has sunk the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off the coast of Sri Lanka, killing at least 87 Iranian sailors and sparking a fierce

March 7, 2026
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Indian Navy Unveils TRIDENT-SAMUDRA: AI-Powered Sentinel For Oceanic Surveillance

The Indian Navy has unveiled TRIDENT-SAMUDRA, an advanced AI-driven ocean surveillance system poised to revolutionise maritime domain awareness. Showcased at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, this innovation underscores the Navy’s commitment to integrating artificial intelligence into defence technologies.Developed in collaboration with partners like Blurgs Innovations, it promises enhanced

March 7, 2026
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Indian Navy Unveils TRIDENT-SAMUDRA: AI-Powered Sentinel For Oceanic Surveillance

The Indian Navy has unveiled TRIDENT-SAMUDRA, an advanced AI-driven ocean surveillance system poised to revolutionise maritime domain awareness. Showcased at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, this innovation underscores the Navy’s commitment to integrating artificial intelligence into defence technologies.Developed in collaboration with partners like Blurgs Innovations, it promises enhanced

March 7, 2026
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