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India’s accelerated adoption of drones as a core component of its military strategy reflects a pivotal shift in national defence doctrine, underscored by recent conflict with Pakistan.In Operation Sindoor, Indian forces used a combination of indigenous and imported drones—including the Harop, SkyStriker, and ALS-50 models—to destroy nine militant camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied
Hyderabad-based Astra Rafael Comsys (ARC), a joint venture between India’s Astra Microwave Products Ltd and Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, has successfully completed the user trials for its BNET-MANAS V/UHF Software Defined Radio (SDR) designed for the Indian Army.This achievement marks a significant milestone in India’s indigenous development of advanced tactical communication systems
India’s indigenous Zorawar Light Battle Tank (LBT) represents a pragmatic evolution in defence manufacturing, blending lessons from past armour programmes—especially the Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT)—with a more efficient, collaborative approach to indigenisation.Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at the Combat Vehicle Research & Development Establishment (
Chennai-based start-up AstroX Aerospace has successfully completed the high-altitude trials of its indigenous drone, the AstroX X Pro, under the supervision of the Indian Army at an altitude of 15,000 feet. This milestone highlights the drone’s capability to operate effectively in challenging extreme altitude conditions, which is significant for defence and surveillance applications.The
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, now India’s second-longest-serving Prime Minister, has fundamentally transformed the nation’s defence sector over his 11-year tenure.Upon taking office in 2014, Modi identified India’s heavy reliance on imported defence equipment as a critical vulnerability and initiated a strategic shift toward self-reliance through the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India)
The recent delivery of the 100th indigenously-designed ship to the Indian Navy, marked by the commissioning of Yard 12652 named INS "Udaygiri," signifies a historic milestone in India’s journey toward maritime self-reliance, technological excellence, and strategic foresight.Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of Naval Staff, in his keynote address at the "Shipbuilding Seminar on Nation Building
In December 2024, an Indian company named Ideal Detonators Private Limited shipped approximately $1.4 million worth of an explosive compound known as HMX (octogen) to Russia, despite repeated US warnings and threats of sanctions for any support to Russia’s military efforts in Ukraine.This shipment included two consignments unloaded in St. Petersburg, with one valued around $405,200 purchased by a
Krishna Defence and Allied Industries’ Jalkapi unmanned submarineKrishna Defence And Allied Industries Ltd (KDAIL) has initiated the construction of India’s largest and most advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), named the Jalkapi Extra-Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV), marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence technology.The ceremonial plate-cutting event
India’s defence spending is poised to reach a cumulative $543.1 billion over the period 2026-30, reflecting a robust response to recent operational challenges and geopolitical threats, particularly from Pakistan and China.This significant investment is driven primarily by India’s need to fill capability gaps exposed during Operation Sindoor, a military campaign targeting terrorist infrastructure
India is rapidly modernising its military capabilities with a strong emphasis on drones, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced combat vehicles, gearing up for the future of warfare which is expected to be dominated by autonomous and AI-enabled systems. This transformation is comprehensive, integrating indigenous innovation, strategic imports, and a focus on self-reliance under programs like