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Over the past 11 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India’s defence sector has undergone a profound transformation, marked by a dual emphasis on modernisation and self-reliance. PM Modi, highlighting these achievements as he completed 11 years in office, underscored the country’s commitment to strengthening its defence capabilities while reducing dependency on foreign
General Electric (GE) is actively competing for a pivotal contract to manufacture engines for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter program. This initiative follows India’s recent announcement to fast-track the indigenous development of a stealth fighter, a move that gained urgency after Operation Sindoor against
India’s defence sector has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, shifting from a position of heavy reliance on imports to becoming a significant exporter of military hardware and technology.In the financial year 2024-25, India’s defence exports surged to ₹23,622 crore, marking a 12.04% increase over the previous year’s figure of ₹21,083 crore. This remarkable growth is part of
Reliance Infrastructure is making a decisive move to strengthen its presence in India’s defence sector by targeting the lucrative military aircraft upgrade market, with a projected opportunity of ₹5,000 crore over the next 7–10 years.This initiative marks Reliance Infrastructure as the first private sector company in India to independently execute a comprehensive aircraft upgrade program without
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) made a significant stride in strengthening India’s defence manufacturing base by transferring the technologies of nine advanced defence systems to ten industry partners from both public and private sectors.The event was held at the Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), a DRDO laboratory situated in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra,
The Government of India is set to approve new Defence Industrial Corridors, marking a significant boost for the nation’s defence sector and its broader ambition of self-reliance and global competitiveness.Defence Industrial Corridors (DICs) are strategically designated regions designed to promote indigenous production of defence and aerospace-related items, bringing together public sector
NIBE Limited has achieved a significant milestone in the Indian defence sector by securing the Transfer of Technology (ToT) from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the indigenous Modular Bridging System.This agreement, executed with DRDO’s Research & Development Establishment (Engineers), Pune, authorizes NIBE Limited to manufacture modular bridging systems ranging
The selection process for manufacturing partners in India’s ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program is anticipated to reach its conclusion within the next six months.The AMCA, a fifth-generation stealth fighter project spearheaded by India, represents a significant leap in indigenous defence capability and is poised to play a pivotal role in the modernisation of the Indian Air
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared a bold new objective for India: to become one of the world’s top defence exporters.Speaking in Udhampur’s Katra on June 6, 2025, PM Modi highlighted the significance of Operation Sindoor, which showcased the strength of the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative, and underscored the global recognition now accorded to India’s defence
The Indian Navy is set to mark a significant milestone in its maritime defence capabilities with the commissioning of ‘Arnala’, the first vessel in its series of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on June 18.The induction ceremony will be presided over by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan and is expected to be attended by senior