SAIL has acquired DRDO technology to produce special defence-grade steel for Indian Navy warships and submarines, strengthening indigenous manufacturing and reducing dependence on imported strategic materials.
RRP Electronics and Orvis Semi have partnered to develop indigenous low-light imaging sensors for defence and surveillance, strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem and reducing dependence on imported imaging technologies.
India’s Super Sukhoi programme will upgrade the Su-30MKI with the Virupaksha AESA radar, advanced avionics, electronic warfare systems, and Astra missiles, helping the IAF keep its frontline fighter combat-ready for decades.
India and Germany are moving closer to signing the Rs 90,000 crore Project-75I submarine deal, which will see six advanced stealth submarines built in India with German technology and local manufacturing support.
The Defence Ministry has rejected reports of a DRDO cyber breach, saying its investigation found no hacking, no data theft, and only old, unclassified information being circulated online.
The Indian Navy launched Machilipatnam, the seventh Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare craft, at Cochin Shipyard. Built with over 80% indigenous content, it will boost coastal security and underwater surveillance.
India’s first Department of Military Medicine has been inaugurated in Lucknow to improve battlefield healthcare, disaster response, military medical research, and advanced treatment support for soldiers serving in challenging conditions.
India is working to build a world-class drone ecosystem by supporting local companies, start-ups, and advanced technologies, aiming to boost national security, strengthen defence manufacturing, and reduce import dependence.
From the 1971 war to Kargil, Balakot and Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force has steadily improved its precision-strike capability with advanced missiles, smart bombs, and networked warfare systems.
The United States has announced stronger cooperation with India in defence, civil nuclear energy, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, aiming to boost economic growth, strengthen supply chains, and deepen strategic ties.
