India Set To Induct 300-Km Range Pinaka Missile System, Can Fire A Salvo of 12 Rockets Within Just 44 Seconds

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is poised to revolutionise the nation’s artillery capabilities with the development of advanced Pinaka rocket systems featuring extended ranges of 120 km and 300 km. These next-generation variants, designated as Pinaka-3 and Pinaka-4, represent a significant leap in India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities and are expected

June 19, 2025
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India Has Redefined Its Defence Capabilities With Emphasis On Self-Reliance

Over the past eleven years, India has redefined its defence capabilities with a decisive emphasis on self-reliance, transforming itself from a major importer to an emerging global leader in defence manufacturing and exports. This transformation is driven by a series of bold policy initiatives, strategic investments, and a national vision for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India), which have

June 19, 2025
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Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Unveils India’s First Jet Powered Kamikaze UAV At Paris Air Show

Hyderabad-based Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group marked a significant milestone for India’s defence and aerospace sector by unveiling the country’s first jet-powered Kamikaze UAV, the Astra-100, at the 55th International Paris Air Show.Developed under its deep-tech brand ARROBOT, the Astra-100 is a fixed-wing, jet-powered drone designed for autonomous combat missions. The UAV stands out for its

June 19, 2025
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ADA Invites Expression of Interest For 5.5-Gen AMCA Stealth Fighter Prototypes From Domestic Firms

India’s ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has reached a pivotal milestone with the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from domestic companies for the development of the country’s first indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter jet.This significant step forward comes shortly after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the

June 19, 2025
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Reliance Infra’s Arm Partners With Dassault Aviation To Manufacture Falcon-2000 In India; First Delivery Expected In 2028

Reliance Infrastructure, led by Anil Ambani, has announced a significant partnership between its subsidiary Reliance Aerostructure Limited and French aerospace major Dassault Aviation to manufacture Falcon-2000 business jets in India.This collaboration, unveiled at the Paris Air Show, marks the first time Dassault will assemble its Falcon aircraft outside France, positioning India alongside the

June 18, 2025
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India’s Defence Sector To See Revenue Growth of 15-17% In This Fiscal Year: ICRA

India’s defence sector is projected to experience robust revenue growth of 15-17% in FY2026, according to a report by the Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA).This surge is primarily attributed to strong execution progress, underpinned by a healthy order book and an order book to operating income (OB/OI) ratio of 4.4 times at the end of FY2025.Entities across the entire spectrum

June 18, 2025
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Hyderabad Based Raghu Vamsi Unveils Indigenous 40 Kgf Micro Turbojet Engine At Paris Air Show

Hyderabad-based Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group marked a significant milestone for India’s aerospace sector by unveiling a fully indigenous 40 KGF micro turbojet engine at the 55th International Paris Air Show, held from June 16 to 22, 2025.This engine, developed specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and cruise missiles, represents a major leap in Indian propulsion technology and is part

June 18, 2025
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INS Arnala, India’s First Indigenous Anti-Submarine Shallow Water Craft, Commissioned Into Navy

The Indian Navy has significantly enhanced its coastal defence and anti-submarine warfare capabilities with the commissioning of INS Arnala, the nation’s first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on June 18, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam.The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan,

June 18, 2025
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Bharat Forge-Turgis Gaillard Pact: Strategic Push For Indigenous AAROK UAV Production In India

Bharat Forge, a prominent player in India’s defence manufacturing sector, has entered into a significant partnership with French aerospace firm Turgis Gaillard to jointly offer the AAROK Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for India’s defence needs. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was formalised during the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, underscoring a new

June 17, 2025
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Key Achievements In India’s Defence Sector Under 11 Years of The Modi Government

Over the past 11 years, the Narendra Modi-led central government has fundamentally transformed India’s defence sector, prioritising self-reliance, modernisation, and a global export footprint. The following is a detailed overview of the sector’s progress and landmark reforms during this period.Record Surge In Defence ProductionIndia’s defence production has witnessed an unprecedented surge of 174

June 15, 2025
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