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DCX Systems, a Bangalore-based leader in defence electronics, has secured a substantial purchase order valued at ₹563.45 crore from a domestic customer.This contract entails the manufacture and supply of Maritime Patrol Radar (MPR) systems designed specifically for airborne applications. Announced around 20 March 2026, the order includes taxes and forms part of the company’s routine business
“We have got SMEs [Small to Medium Enterprises] that have had to exit the sector,” Samira Braund, defence director at trade body ADS, told British lawmakers.
Following a period of intense regional instability, two Indian-flagged vessels carrying essential energy supplies have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz under the close protection of Indian Navy warships.The tankers, identified as the Jag Vasant and the Pine Gas, were tracked sailing in close proximity as they moved into the safer waters of the Gulf of Oman.This mission marks a critical
India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, convened a crucial high-level meeting on Tuesday to scrutinise the nation’s security and defence preparedness amid escalating tensions in West Asia.This gathering assumes particular urgency against the backdrop of the intensifying conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has plunged the region into deeper instability.Senior defence
India’s nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine program has reached a decisive stage, transforming from a symbolic deterrent into a continuous, survivable capability. The essence of nuclear deterrence lies not in the weapon that inflicts the greatest destruction, but in the one that cannot be eliminated in a first strike.Submarines running silent beneath the Indian Ocean embody this principle
INS Kamorta anti-submarine Kamorta-class stealth corvette
India is poised to embark on a significant naval modernisation drive with the Cabinet Committee on Security expected to clear a ₹40,000 crore project for eight New Generation Corvettes.
These warships will be built indigenously at Garden Reach Shipbuilders in
Kolkata and Goa Shipyard, marking another step in the country’s push for
Two United States nationals have been booked by authorities in Kochi for operating a drone in a restricted high-security zone close to the Indian Coast Guard Headquarters.The incident unfolded in an area safeguarding critical naval and coast guard infrastructure, prompting swift legal action under sections pertaining to violations of no-fly zones and airspace regulations.The duo, identified as
In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare for soldiers in challenging terrains, the Indian armed forces and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have formalised a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster satellite-based telemedicine facilities, reported The Tribune.This pact focuses on maintaining existing infrastructure while introducing new nodes, particularly for troops
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has entered a pivotal testing phase for Project Kusha, India’s ambitious long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) program.Reports from early 2026 confirm the successful initial developmental trials of the M1 interceptor variant, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s pursuit of advanced air defence capabilities.Project Kusha
The Anti-Torpedo Torpedo (ATT) is a "hard-kill" countermeasure system
designed to intercept and destroy incoming enemy torpedoes before they reach
their target. While the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
has successfully inducted "soft-kill" systems like Maareech, it is also
actively researching and developing ATT technologies to provide a more
definitive defence