Turkish shipbuilder to launch ARES Naval in Saudi Arabia with two shipyards: CEO
Gulf Cooperation Council countries are “one of the top export markets for ARES in the future,” ARES Shipyard CEO Oğuzhan Pehlivanli told Breaking Defense.
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Record ₹7.85 Lakh Crore Defence Outlay Signals Self-Reliant Military Modernisation Post-Operation Sindoor
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 Delivers Maiden Unmanned Surface Vessels To Navy In Indigenous Milestone
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
Post-Sindoor Surge: India’s Defence Budget Soars 15% To ₹7.85 Lakh Crore, Fuelling Modernisation Drive
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,
Budget 2026 Bolsters IAF With ₹63,733 Crore For Fighters And Engines Amid Regional Threats
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
Budget 2026: Clearing Tax Hurdles For Aerospace And Defence Ambitions
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
Coast Guard chief talks icebreaker plan, fate of MH-65 Dolphin
“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…
Vizag Set For Historic Naval Trifecta With IFR, MILAN-26, And Chiefs’ Conclave In 2026
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
India, Russia To Hold Naval Drills In Bay of Bengal, Reports TASS
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
Navy’s new hedge strategy calls for ‘tailored’ unmanned forces to augment carriers
“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.”