News
Thu 09 Jul 2026
Bangalore : GE Aerospace has delivered the seventh F404-IN20 turbofan engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), providing a major boost to India's Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft programme after months of engine supply delays.
The delivery is expected to...
Thu 09 Jul 2026
: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commenced a six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, aimed at deepening India's strategic engagement across the Indo-Pacific through enhanced defence, technology and economic cooperation.
A key...
Thu 09 Jul 2026
: India and Japan have signed their first-ever defence technology co-development agreement, partnering to develop a next-generation stealth naval radio antenna based on Japan's advanced UNICORN integrated mast system.
The collaboration marks a major...
Thu 09 Jul 2026
Bangalore : India's defence technology ecosystem has taken another significant step forward as DRDO's Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) advances next-generation Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar subsystems for both airborne...
India, Indonesia Deepen Maritime and Defence Partnership with Focus on Great Nicobar and Sabang Port
Thu 09 Jul 2026
Jakarta : India and Indonesia have strengthened their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Jakarta, with maritime security and defence cooperation emerging as key priorities. Discussions centred on strategic...
Thu 09 Jul 2026
Indonesia : Indonesia has become the first international customer for India's indigenous ASTRA Mk-1 Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air-to-Air Missile, marking a major milestone for India's defence exports and strengthening strategic ties between New Delhi and...
Thu 09 Jul 2026
Hyderabad : India's private space sector is set to achieve a major milestone as Hyderabad-based Cosmoserve Space prepares to launch Mission Embrace aboard Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket. The mission will attempt the world's first in-orbit demonstration of...
Thu 09 Jul 2026
New Delhi : India and Rwanda have agreed to expand their bilateral defence partnership following the second Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting held in New Delhi. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in military training, joint...
DRDO Unveils New Financial Framework to Accelerate Defence R&D and Indigenous Technology Development
Wed 01 Jul 2026
Bangalore : The Ministry of Defence has introduced the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026), a major reform aimed at improving the speed, efficiency, and accountability of strategic defence research and development projects.
The revised framework...
Wed 01 Jul 2026
Gujarat : Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh called on regional industries to play a greater role in building a self-reliant and globally competitive defence ecosystem while addressing the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Vadodara. He emphasised that India's...
Wed 01 Jul 2026
New Delhi : India and Malaysia reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral military cooperation during the 12th India–Malaysia Sub Committee Meeting on Military Cooperation held in New Delhi.
The discussions covered military exercises, training, capacity building,...
Wed 01 Jul 2026
New Delhi : The Indian Air Force has received the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) for the indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) system, marking a major milestone in India's defence aerospace capabilities. Developed by DRDO in...
Wed 01 Jul 2026
Goa : The Bharatiya Tatrakshak (Indian Coast Guard) has commissioned ICGS Akshay, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), at Goa Shipyard Limited, marking another milestone in India's maritime force modernisation.
Designed and built indigenously by Goa...
Tue 26 May 2026
Maharashtra : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated a new Defence Manufacturing Complex developed by the NIBE Group in Shirdi, marking another major step in India’s push for defence self-reliance.
The facility...
Sun 24 May 2026
Andhra Pradesh : Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the final development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in both Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air modes at the DRDO test...