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India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the apex decision-making body within the defence ministry, is set to convene soon to deliberate on critical procurement proposals. Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the council will evaluate enhancements to the nation’s surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, amid pressing operational needs.A key item on the agenda involves the DAC
An indigenous marine engine program for the Indian Navy appears set to receive a favourable nod from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) at its forthcoming meeting. The proposal is being considered under the Make-I category of the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020, which is designed to provide government funding support for the indigenous design and development of critical defence
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) have forged a pivotal partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday, 9 February 2026, to establish a consortium for a major national shipbuilding programme.This agreement, inked in Kolkata, unites two prominent defence public sector undertakings (PSUs), both recognised as mini-Ratna
A selection of photos from the Breaking Defense team at the second day of WDS 2026 in Saudi Arabia.
India and the United States are nearing a substantial security agreement worth around $3 billion for six additional P-8I Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The deal would extend the Indian Navy’s already capable P-8I fleet, reinforcing its long-range anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance capabilities.With the prospective procurement, India aims to bolster its maritime domain awareness
Shree Refrigerations Limited (SRL) has recently secured fresh orders exceeding ₹40 crore from the Indian Navy within the last two months, underscoring a strong uptick in naval support activity. The contracts signal SRL’s pivotal role in sustaining fleet readiness through high-performance upgrades and reliable spares supply.This momentum reflects both a growing confidence in SRL’s capabilities and
The Indian Army and Indian Navy have collaborated closely to deliver substantial humanitarian and infrastructural support to Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah. In a coordinated operation, they transported ten additional extra-wide Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka aboard INS Gharial under the banner of Operation Sagarbandhu.This action follows a sequence of assessments and preparations aimed at
As dozens of foreign firms descend on Riyadh, local defense giant Saudi Arabian Military Industries “will showcase more than 60 national products and capabilities across its various subsidiaries,” the firm said in a statement.
India currently does not have a publicly verifiable, single definitive answer to whether India “needs” a new Defence Minister; however, the question raises valid debates about leadership profiles and defence governance.The case for change rests on leadership fit. A minister who combines political oversight with deep understanding of defence technology and industrial ecosystems could enhance
Visakhapatnam is poised to reclaim its place at the heart of global maritime diplomacy on 19 February, as India hosts the International Fleet Review. This grand event forms part of a unique convergence of naval activities along the eastern seaboard, blending ceremonial pomp with operational collaboration. According to details on the Indian Navy’s website, the Review will run alongside