Assam Royal Global University has launched two scholarship schemes for CRPF families, offering full and partial tuition support to dependents and wards of personnel including children of martyrs and gallantry awardees.
The Indian Army has opened a drone repair lab in Wellington with Chennai’s Zuppa. Soldiers will now learn to fly and fix drones, helping them stay ready during missions.
India’s defence sector is expected to grow 15-17% in FY26 due to strong local orders, more exports, and bigger government spending.
INS Arnala has officially joined the Indian Navy, bringing new strength to coastal defense. This advanced ship is made in India, built to track and fight enemy submarines near shorelines.
Defence stocks surged as the Israel-Iran conflict escalated, pushing the Nifty India Defence Index past 9,000. Mazagon Dock, GRSE, and BDL led the rally amid rising global defence spending hopes.
HENSOLDT is showcasing its newest air defence, surveillance, and software-defined technologies at the Paris Air Show 2025, focusing on digitalisation, interoperability, and any mission readiness.
Israel’s Navy used the Barak Magen air defence system for the first time to stop eight drones launched from Iran. The system worked from a warship and showed how it can protect against new air threats at sea.
INS Arnala, India’s first shallow water anti-submarine warship, is ready to join the Navy. It will patrol coastal waters and hunt enemy submarines with advanced systems.
Reliance Defence is teaming up with Germany’s Diehl to build high-tech Vulcano 155mm shells in India, giving a major boost to local defence production and the army’s firepower.
Israel’s Iron Dome stops short range rockets using fast Tamir missiles, while India’s S-400 can shoot down long-range threats like fighter jets and ballistic missiles. Both serve different role in defence.
