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The Defence Ministry of India has initiated significant reforms to expedite the acquisition of weapons and military equipment, aiming to reduce the average procurement timeline from the current 96 weeks (two years) to just 24 weeks (six months).This move, approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, seeks to address longstanding delays caused by
Wipro, Tech Mahindra, and L&T Technology Services have recently announced strategic partnerships with Nvidia to develop advanced AI solutions across various sectors. These collaborations were unveiled during Nvidia’s annual GPU Technology Conference (GTC) held in California from March 17-21, 2025.Tech Mahindra has introduced an innovative AI-powered pharmacovigilance solution aimed at
Boeing’s Liquid Robotics has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sagar Defence Engineering, a leading Indian unmanned systems start-up, to co-develop and co-produce autonomous surface vessels.This agreement builds on the joint US-India Roadmap for Defence Industrial Cooperation and aims to enhance undersea domain awareness through manufacturing, system interoperability, ocean testing,
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd has secured a significant contract valued at ₹142.31 crore (including taxes) from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. This order was awarded by the Centre for High Energy Systems & Sciences (CHESS) located in Hyderabad.The contract entails the development of a Laser Source Module
India’s defence budget for 2024 is set at approximately $74.7 billion, positioning the country as one of the largest military spenders globally. This significant financial commitment reflects India’s ambition to emerge as a military superpower, driven by a strategic focus on self-reliance and modernization of its armed forces. The budget marks a notable increase from previous years, with an
India is set to significantly enhance its military capabilities by finalising a deal with the United States for the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones, valued at approximately $3.9 billion.This agreement, which is expected to be signed soon, includes the establishment of a local assembly facility for 21 of these drones, marking a pivotal step in India’s defence modernisation efforts.The deal
India is set to achieve a record-breaking milestone in defence procurement this year, with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) aiming to sign contracts valued between ₹2-3 lakh crore. This marks a significant increase from the previous highest contract awards of ₹1 lakh crore in 2023-24.The Defence Secretary informed the parliamentary standing committee on defence that the ministry has already
Tonbo Imaging’s advanced Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) technology exemplifies cutting-edge innovation in situational awareness across diverse operational environments. Their flagship systems, such as Wolfpack IRST and Atlas, provide unparalleled 360° vision through EO/IR sensor fusion, enabling real-time detection, tracking, and classification of threats in complex scenarios.These systems are
Gridbots Technologies has successfully completed a ‘No Cost, No Commitment’ (NCNC) trials for their autonomous ground vehicle, the HITMAN, at a firing range. This advanced unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) features level 5 autonomy, enabling it to operate independently in outdoor environments.The HITMAN is equipped with a mounted KATANA Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS), which enhances its
India’s quest for modern anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) is a crucial
component of its defence strategy, particularly in addressing regional
security concerns and countering advanced armoured threats.
The development of indigenous ATGMs aims to reduce reliance on foreign
suppliers and enhance operational effectiveness. However, a significant gap
remains in the availability of