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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
Telangana-based Apogee Aerospace has secured a landmark ₹3,500 crore ($390 million) contract with Australia-based Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) for the procurement and local maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of 15 Albatross 2.0 amphibian aircraft.This deal marks a significant stride for India’s indigenous defence and aerospace manufacturing ecosystem, highlighting the growing prowess
Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo announced a strategic partnership to establish an integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, aiming to address a projected demand of over 1,000 helicopters by the Indian Armed Forces across the Army, Navy, and Air Force over the next decade.The partnership, sealed with a Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi, targets the production of
Navi Mumbai-based VTOL Aviation India Private Limited has unveiled the VLM_X, a cutting-edge Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) loitering munition designed as a kamikaze drone for precision strikes in modern warfare.This Made-in-India innovation integrates AI-powered target recognition with stealthy operation, marking a significant step forward in India’s indigenous defence capabilities.The
Ashok Leyland, the flagship commercial vehicle arm of India’s Hinduja Group, has forged a strategic alliance with Indonesia’s state-owned PT Pindad.The partnership was cemented through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at Pindad’s headquarters in Bandung on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, as per a PTI Report.This collaboration centres on the joint development and production of electric buses
The decision to shortlist TATA Advanced Systems, Larsen & Toubro, and Bharat Forge for India’s fifth‑generation fighter program marks a watershed moment in the country’s military aviation landscape.For decades, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been the linchpin of indigenous fighter development, stitching together designs, production, and sustainment under a single, dominant
AXISCADES Technologies Ltd, a prominent Bangalore-headquartered firm, has clinched its inaugural design and build orders from two significant US entities, totalling roughly ₹13.5 crore.This development, disclosed on Wednesday, aligns seamlessly with the freshly inked trade pact between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The orders hail from a foremost US homeland
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to officiate the handover of the first C295 military transport aircraft manufactured under the Made in India program at the Tata-Airbus facility in Vadodara, Gujarat.This event is positioned as a milestone in indigenous defence manufacturing, underscoring India’s ambition to localise critical defence platforms and reduce reliance on foreign-origin
Arka Aerospace, a Hyderabad-based company, has unveiled Elasticopter, touted as the world’s first shape-changing drone. The defining feature of Elasticopter is its ability to alter its frame to accommodate different payloads and missions.This dynamic adaptability is designed to offer operators a flexible platform without the need to purchase multiple specialised drones. The core idea behind the
Okulo Aerospace’s Suvi-V1 UAV marks a notable milestone for India’s drone sector, as the Bangalore-based deep-tech startup secures official Type Certification for its solar-electric fixed-wing design.The certification, granted after a rigorous assessment by TQ Cert Pvt. Ltd., formally validates the Suvi-V1’s airworthiness and readiness for demanding long-endurance missions. In practical terms,