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India stands at a critical juncture in its defence modernisation journey as the nation prepares to select a global partner for developing engines for its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), the country’s ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter program.The competition has intensified between France’s Safran and Britain’s Rolls-Royce, with both aerospace giants offering unprecedented
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge under the prestigious Kalyani Group, has embarked on a ground breaking initiative to develop a 155mm/52-calibre tracked self-propelled howitzer (SPH) based on the indigenously developed Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS).This strategic move represents a significant advancement in India’s defence
The Ministry of Defence has selected an Indian firm to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility for the S-400 air defence system, officially named ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ in Indian service, marking a significant step toward self-reliance in advanced military technology.This decision follows the crucial role played by the S-400 systems in neutralising Pakistani drones and missiles
Autonomous satellites could soon patrol India’s skiesKepler Aerospace, a Bangalore-based space technology start-up, has announced a ground breaking initiative to develop the world’s first autonomous swarming intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) satellite constellation for India’s defence sector. This bold move, underpinned by a $4 million contract from the Indian government’s
Rossell Techsys, a Bangalore-based aerospace and defence company, is aiming to more than double its contribution to defence aircraft production, targeting a 15% share of an aircraft platform’s value within the next three to five years, up from its current 7% share.This strategic move is in response to the growing trend of global aerospace firms sourcing more components from India, which is
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) is positioned to secure two major submarine contracts worth over ₹1.06 lakh crore from the Indian government by the end of financial year 2025-26, marking the largest defence procurement in India’s history. These contracts represent a critical investment in India’s naval capabilities and underscore the strategic importance of maritime security in the
DRDO Mounted Gun System to boost Indian Army’s firepowerThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has made substantial progress in advancing India’s defence self-reliance in 2024, marked by the signing of over 2,000 technology transfer agreements and the issuance of more than 200 production licenses. This surge in technology transfers and licensing reflects a strategic push to
The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) project is being hailed as a landmark achievement in India’s pursuit of defence self-reliance and artillery modernisation. Developed by the DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in Pune, the ATAGS is a 155mm/52 calibre howitzer designed to replace older, less capable artillery guns in the Indian Army’s arsenal.The project
India is moving to clear a ₹20,000-crore tri-service acquisition of 87
indigenously-made medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAVs). Spearheaded by the Indian Air Force and demanding at least
60% local content, the proposal is slated for a high-level Defence Ministry
meeting in the coming weeks.Each system must remain aloft for over 30 hours
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Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) has placed orders for Indian-made loitering munitions from a private Indian company, most likely Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd.The DRC is also negotiating for anti-drone and suicide drone systems from Indian firms, including both private and state-owned enterprises.This marks a strategic pivot away from Chinese suppliers, driven by