Defence Production Soars To An All-Time High of ₹1.51 Lakh Crore In FY 2024-25

India’s defence production has achieved a historic milestone in the Financial
Year (FY) 2024-25, soaring to an unprecedented level of ₹1,50,590 crore,
marking the highest annual figure ever recorded in the country’s defence
manufacturing sector.

This represents a robust 18% year-on-year growth over the previous fiscal’s
output of ₹1.27 lakh crore. Compared to FY 2019-20, when the

August 9, 2025
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To Meet Emerging Threats, DRDO To Prioritise 8 Niche Technology Areas This Year

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has undertaken a significant strategic shift in its approach to research and development, aligning with the evolving nature of modern warfare and the necessity to address emerging and hybrid threats.During the fiscal year 2024-25, DRDO received a budget allocation of ₹23,855.61 crore, representing 5.25% of India’s total defence budget.This

August 9, 2025
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India Halts Procurement of P-8I Maritime Aircraft From U.S. After Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs On India

India has officially paused the procurement of six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft as of August 2025. This decision follows a drastic nearly 50% price increase largely driven by the imposition of a 25% U.S. tariff on Indian exports, part of broader trade tensions triggered by the Trump administration’s policies, reported Republic World in a video release.While the Ministry of

August 8, 2025
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CDS General Chauhan Formally Releases Joint Doctrines For Cyberspace, Amphibious Operations

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan formally released the declassified Joint Doctrines for Cyberspace Operations and Amphibious Operations on August 7, 2025, during the Chiefs of Staff Committee meeting in New Delhi.These doctrines provide a common lexicon and guidelines for policymakers and stakeholders to ensure effective planning and smooth execution of joint military operations across

August 8, 2025
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DAC Approves ₹67,000 Crores Defence Boost With Drones, Mountain Radars, And S-400 Support Deal To Strengthen Border Security

SPYDER is a low-level, quick-reaction surface-to-air missile systemThe Modi government, through the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 5, 2025, approved capital acquisition proposals amounting to approximately ₹67,000 crore to enhance the operational preparedness and technological edge of the Indian Armed Forces.This strategic move underscores

August 6, 2025
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After Resounding Success of BrahMos In Ops Sindoor IAF, Navy To Place Mega Orders For More

Following the resounding success of Operation Sindoor in early May 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Navy are set to place substantial new orders for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, a joint Indo-Russian weapon system.This aims to significantly enhance India’s strategic strike capabilities across land, air, and sea platforms.During Operation Sindoor, the BrahMos missile was deployed

August 6, 2025
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India’s Nuclear Submarine Program Races Against Time With Pakistan Seizing The Lead

India’s submarine modernisation program is facing critical delays that are undermining its underwater deterrent capabilities at a time when regional adversaries are significantly advancing their own submarine fleets.The eight-year delay in the indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system has become emblematic of broader challenges plaguing India’s naval modernisation efforts, while Pakistan

August 5, 2025
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