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.
India’s Rudrastra drone, made by Solar Defence, has passed Army trials. It can take off vertically, spy from far away, and strike targets with precision. This indigenous drone is for both surveillance and attack missions.
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi visited Solar Industries in Nagpur and reviewed their defence products, including drones and counter-drone systems. He praised their progress and teamwork between both public and private sectors.
CISF has started handling the security of Srinagar Central Jail, one of the most sensitive jails in Jammu and Kashmir. This is a big step in expanding CISF’s role in prison security across the Union Territories.
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was known for being safe and fuel-efficient plan, with no fatal crashes until now. After the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, questions are being raised about how safe the aircraft truly is going forward.
