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India currently does not have a publicly verifiable, single definitive answer to whether India “needs” a new Defence Minister; however, the question raises valid debates about leadership profiles and defence governance.The case for change rests on leadership fit. A minister who combines political oversight with deep understanding of defence technology and industrial ecosystems could enhance
Telangana-based Apogee Aerospace has secured a landmark ₹3,500 crore ($390 million) contract with Australia-based Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) for the procurement and local maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of 15 Albatross 2.0 amphibian aircraft.This deal marks a significant stride for India’s indigenous defence and aerospace manufacturing ecosystem, highlighting the growing prowess
Navi Mumbai-based VTOL Aviation India Private Limited has unveiled the VLM_X, a cutting-edge Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) loitering munition designed as a kamikaze drone for precision strikes in modern warfare.This Made-in-India innovation integrates AI-powered target recognition with stealthy operation, marking a significant step forward in India’s indigenous defence capabilities.The
AXISCADES Technologies Ltd, a prominent Bangalore-headquartered firm, has clinched its inaugural design and build orders from two significant US entities, totalling roughly ₹13.5 crore.This development, disclosed on Wednesday, aligns seamlessly with the freshly inked trade pact between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The orders hail from a foremost US homeland
Arka Aerospace, a Hyderabad-based company, has unveiled Elasticopter, touted as the world’s first shape-changing drone. The defining feature of Elasticopter is its ability to alter its frame to accommodate different payloads and missions.This dynamic adaptability is designed to offer operators a flexible platform without the need to purchase multiple specialised drones. The core idea behind the
Okulo Aerospace’s Suvi-V1 UAV marks a notable milestone for India’s drone sector, as the Bangalore-based deep-tech startup secures official Type Certification for its solar-electric fixed-wing design.The certification, granted after a rigorous assessment by TQ Cert Pvt. Ltd., formally validates the Suvi-V1’s airworthiness and readiness for demanding long-endurance missions. In practical terms,
India’s burgeoning space technology sector has notched another significant international milestone, with Bangalore-based start-up Digantara Industries forging a strategic partnership with Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA).Announced on the sidelines of the Space Summit 2026 in Singapore, this collaboration marks the first time Singapore’s defence arm has inked an agreement
Rajnath Singh, the Raksha Mantri, has praised the Union Budget for FY 2026-27 as a robust endorsement of India’s defence priorities. He expressed profound gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the unprecedented allocation of ₹7.85 lakh crore to the defence sector.This figure marks a substantial 15% rise from the previous year’s estimates, underscoring the government’s unwavering
A Bangalore-based start-up, Akashlabdhi, incubated at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), has achieved a significant milestone by completing crucial tests in Switzerland for its innovative inflatable space habitat, reported Chethan Kumar of TOI.This development positions India on the cusp of launching its first such habitat, named AntarikshHAB, marking a pioneering effort in the nation’s
The Union Budget 2026 allocates ₹7.85 lakh crore to defence, a sharp 15 per cent increase from last year’s ₹6.81 lakh crore. This hike reflects heightened focus on military modernisation following Operation Sindoor.Official figures show the 2026–27 outlay at ₹7,84,678 crore, up from ₹6,81,210 crore. Capital expenditure stands at ₹2,19,306 crore, while revenue spending reaches ₹5,53,668 crore,