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In a significant development, the Indian Ministry of Defence successfully negotiated a substantial discount for the procurement of three additional Scorpene-class submarines.Initially priced at 75,000 crore by France and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), the final cost has been reduced to approximately 36,000 crore, resulting in savings of nearly 40,000 crore.This achievement is part of
India is on the verge of finalizing two significant defence deals with France, valued at approximately $11 billion, which are awaiting approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). These deals involve the procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and the construction of three additional Scorpene-class submarines.The Rafale-M jets, primarily intended for deployment on the indigenously built
INS Vagsheer, the Indian Navy’s sixth and final Kalvari-class submarine under
Project 75, represents a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence
manufacturing. Developed through technical collaboration with France’s Naval
Group and built at Mazagon Dock Limited, this diesel-electric attack submarine
combines advanced stealth, warfare capabilities, and domestic engineering
A defence panel has recommended that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), public sector undertakings (PSUs), and the private sector collaborate to enhance the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) capabilities and achieve the goal of "Atmanirbharta" or self-reliance.This recommendation is part of a broader strategy to address the IAF’s current challenges, including a significant shortage
India’s defence sector is poised for significant growth amid global shifts, as highlighted in a report by Nuvama. The sector is expected to experience substantial expansion driven by both domestic and international factors.Defence exports are projected to reach ₹203 billion in FY25, with a government target of ₹500 billion by FY29, marking a significant increase in India’s role in the global
“Developments in sensor technology, data analytics, and machine learning have all significantly contributed to this innovation, allowing vessels to operate either fully autonomously or remote controlled by operators in a portable operations centr…
The Navy should drop manned aircraft and pivot the majority of surface vessels to drones, argues John Ferrari of AEI.
The Indian Navy inducted its ninth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 23 (Yard 133), in a ceremony held on March 12, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. This barge was launched earlier on January 31, 2025, at Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd in Thane. The contract for the construction of 11 such barges was awarded to MSME Shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, on March 5, 2021.
India is significantly bolstering its naval fleet to maintain security and stability in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), a crucial corridor for global shipping.This expansion is partly in response to China’s growing influence in the region, which includes establishing a military base in Djibouti and securing access to key ports like Gwadar in Pakistan and Hambantota in Sri Lanka.In January 2025,
The India-Bangladesh Naval Exercise Bongosagar 2025 and Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) were conducted in the Bay of Bengal this week, marking a significant event in maritime cooperation between the two nations.The exercise featured the participation of INS Ranvir from the Indian Navy and BNS Abu Ubaidah from the Bangladesh Navy. This joint endeavour aimed to enhance interoperability between the two