Trump is pushing India to expand its purchase of US military technology, despite India’s focus on manufacturing its own equipment and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers.
Indian forces conducted a daring rescue mission near the Somalian coast using a C-17 aircraft, saving 17 crew members from pirates, earning Wing Commander Akshay Saxena the Vayu Sena Medal.
India’s defence sector is preparing for the HAL Tejas Mk2, a major upgrade from its earlier version. The Tejas Mk2 represents India’s ambitions with improved technology, performance, and advanced features, set to roll out by November 2025.
GRSE and Apollo Micro Systems have signed a MoU to jointly develop and export advanced defence technologies, enhancing their partnership in the defence sector.
Maharashtra’s Defence and Aerospace Venture Fund has invested Rs 480 crore in 27 MSMEs, focusing on missile systems, aerospace technologies, naval systems, and electronic warfare, creating over 3,000 direct jobs and 10,000-15,000 indirect jobs.
The Army Ordnance Clothing Factory (OCF) in Avadi, Tamil Nadu, successfully exported 4,500 military uniforms worth Rs 1.71 crore to Suriname, marking a significant boost to India’s defence sector.
Apollo Micro Systems has secured an order worth ₹7.37 crore from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), marking its second DRDO order in two months.
Under Modi, the Indian government has significantly increased the defence budget, focusing on modernizing the military and promoting the production of defence equipment.
Indian fishermen have lodged a strong protest with Sri Lanka following a naval incident involving the Sri Lankan Navy, resulting in the injuries of two fishermen.
Donald Trump has signed an executive order to develop a missile defense system, similar to Israel’s Iron Dome, to protect the US from advanced missile threats.
