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The Indian Air Force is establishing a dedicated drone development and production facility at Air Force Station Sulur in Tamil Nadu under the 5 Base Repair Depot, marking a major step towards indigenous kamikaze drone capability, according to a report by News18.This initiative will create a self-sustaining ecosystem for design, manufacturing, and sustainment of one-way attack drones, fully
India’s defence production has reached a historic peak of ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025‑26, marking a 15.6 per cent rise from the previous year and more than doubling output since FY 2020‑21. This milestone reflects the expanding role of the private sector, record exports, and sustained policy support under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.India’s annual defence production has surged to an
Ten Indian defence firms, including HAL, TATA Advanced Systems, and Larsen & Toubro, have submitted bids for the ₹30,000 crore project to supply 87 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) drones to the Indian Air Force.This marks one of the largest indigenous UAV procurements in India’s history, aimed at reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and integrating advanced surveillance and strike
Bharat Forge’s defence arm Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) has made headlines at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris by unveiling its MArG series of 155 mm mounted artillery guns, the world’s first of its kind on a 4×4 high mobility vehicle.This breakthrough positions India as a serious contender in the global defence export market, showcasing unmatched mobility, rapid deployment, and NATO-standard
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, the defence arm of Bharat Forge, and Paramount unveiled the Simha 4×4 armoured vehicle at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, positioning it as a modular, multi-role platform engineered for global defence markets and rapid local industrialisation.The launch underscores India’s ambition to stand alongside established defence industrial nations while offering partner
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagging-off Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher at NIBE unitThe debate over the authenticity of India’s Atmanirbharta in defence has intensified with the induction of the Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher, according to a hard-hitting report by Bharat Shakti.While the government has consistently promoted Make in India as a cornerstone of self-reliance,
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagging-off Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher at NIBE unitThe debate over the authenticity of India’s Atmanirbharta in defence has intensified with the induction of the Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher, according to a hard-hitting report by Bharat Shakti.While the government has consistently promoted Make in India as a cornerstone of self-reliance,
The Indian Air Force has formally embarked on a landmark program to co-develop long-range Kamikaze drones with Indian industry, marking a decisive shift from its traditional procurement model.The initiative, centred at Sulur in Tamil Nadu, will create a fully indigenous ecosystem for design, production, and sustainment of one-way attack drones, with strict exclusion of Chinese-origin
The Indian Army has issued Requests for Information (RFIs) for the procurement of Basic Target Systems, including multirotor copters and swarm drones, as well as Intermediate Target Systems in the form of rockets, to strengthen air defence training against modern aerial threats.These RFIs, published on 15 June 2026, are open until 24 August 2026, marking a significant step in modernising training
NextLeap Aeronautics, the Bangalore-based aerospace firm, has delivered its Stryker target drones to a key Indian defence agency, marking a major leap in India’s indigenous unmanned combat ecosystem. With speeds of up to 550 km/h, stealth features, and modular warhead options, it positions India at the forefront of advanced drone warfare.The handover underlines growing private-sector