Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has marked a significant step forward in India’s indigenous military aviation programme, with the ninth Tejas Mk1A fighter jet, bearing the tail number LA-5041, now ready for delivery.
This milestone keeps the state-owned manufacturer on track to supply a...
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The Indian Army is set to significantly enhance its artillery firepower with the first regiment of the indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) scheduled for induction by February 2027.
This development marks a major milestone in India's journey towards self-reliance in defence...
The DRDO has significantly advanced India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing, signing over 2,000 licensing agreements for technology transfer and issuing more than 200 production licenses in 2024, an official said on Wednesday.
The official also highlighted that over 130 industries have...
Indian Navy is all set to commission the first of the class Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Nistar at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on 18 Jul 2025 in the presence of the Hon’ble Raksha Manti Shri Rajnath Singh. The event marks the formal induction of the ship which has been indigenously designed and...
India on Wednesday highlighted recent maritime incidents involving foreign-flagged container vessels operating in Indian waters and urged the International Maritime Organization to review all such incidents, according to an official statement.
Shipping secretary TK Ramachandran, while...
In line with the steps to modernise the Army's artillery regiments and enhance operational readiness, indigenously-made Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) will replace the vintage and smaller calibre guns, with the Defence Ministry on Wednesday calling the project an "exemplary mission...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday reviewed the full range of India-Namibia bilateral relations, including cooperation in areas such as digital technology, defence, security, agriculture, healthcare, education and critical minerals during...
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is in the early stages of conceptualising a next-generation air-launched cruise missile (ALCM), according to sources familiar with the matter.
This forward-looking project aims to combine stealth design with supersonic speed, creating...
Following the effective use of the Rampage missile in a recent cross-border operation, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly exploring the acquisition of an even more powerful long-range weapon.
According to defence sources, the IAF is considering the Air LORA, an Israeli-developed missile...
India is set to strengthen its military capabilities by acquiring the acclaimed Javelin anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) from the United States.
According to Defence Secretary R.K. Singh, the acquisition will follow a two-part strategy involving immediate purchases through emergency protocols...
India has dramatically accelerated its missile development capabilities, cutting the production timeline for advanced systems from a decade to as little as two to three years.
This significant advancement establishes a new indigenous defence ecosystem that places the nation's development speed...
A highly anticipated visit by a senior U.S. delegation to formally propose the sale of the advanced F-35 Lightning II fighter jet to India has been postponed, introducing significant uncertainty into a landmark defence initiative.
The delegation, which was to include officials from the...
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said the Dalai Lama should be honoured with the Bharat Ratna, adding that he will write to the central government to recommend India’s highest civilian award for the Tibetan spiritual leader.
In an interview with PTI Videos on Tuesday, Mr Khandu...
