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On February 25, 2025, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasized the critical importance of integrating India’s air and naval power to safeguard national interests and ensure deterrence in the region.Speaking at a seminar titled "Synergising Air and Naval Forces: Enhancing Combat Power in the Indian Ocean Region," General Chauhan highlighted India’s strategic location in the Indian
Two Iranian warships, IRIS Boushehr and IRIS Lavan, are currently on a goodwill and training visit to Mumbai, India, from February 25 to 28, 2025. This visit aims to enhance maritime cooperation and strengthen mutual friendship between the two nations. The flotilla is part of a training mission in the Indian Ocean and carries nearly 220 officer cadets.The ships were warmly welcomed by the Indian
France’s Naval Group has publicly criticised Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for transferring advanced submarine technology to countries like Turkey and South Korea, which Naval Group believes has inadvertently created new competitors in the global submarine export market. This criticism highlights a rift in Europe’s defence industry, where companies balance collaboration,
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently conferred 32 gallantry, distinguished service, and meritorious service medals to Indian Coast Guard (ICG) personnel during the 18th ICG Investiture Ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The medals included six President’s Tatrakshak Medals for Distinguished Service, 11 Tatrakshak Medals for Gallantry, and 15 Tatrakshak Medals for Meritorious
India’s indigenous nuclear attack submarine (SSN) program, under the designation Project-77 (formerly Project-75 Alpha), represents a significant step in advancing the nation’s naval capabilities. Approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security, the project aims to design and construct six nuclear-powered attack submarines, with the first two currently under development.The design phase is expected
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has embarked on a ground breaking project to develop India’s first underwater-launched unmanned aerial vehicles (ULUAVs) in collaboration with Pune-based start-up Sagar Defence Engineering. This initiative aims to significantly enhance India’s underwater military capabilities by equipping submarines with advanced surveillance and
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has emphasised the crucial role of a semiconductor policy in enhancing India’s defence manufacturing capabilities.This assertion highlights the strategic importance of semiconductors in modern military technology, where they are integral to advanced systems such as GPS-guided munitions, AI, and quantum computing. India’s reliance on imported semiconductors
The company’s new facility is slated to open in 2026.
“The significant number of agreements signed by EDGE with international weapon manufacturers speaks volumes about the Emirati company’s 360-degree business expansion strategy, securing a strong foothold in the West and Asian defense markets alike…
The formation of a cost negotiation committee (CNC) is underway to expedite the Indian Navy’s Project 75 (India), which aims to build six advanced diesel-electric submarines. This project aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, a national initiative to enhance self-reliance in defence manufacturing.The CNC will comprise officials from the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the Indian Navy, Defence