Sigma Advanced Systems and Munitions India have signed an MoU to make 155mm course-correction fuzes in India, supporting local production and precision-guided artillery capabilities for future defence
The CBI has arrested three people, including Munitions India Executive Director Anil Kumar, in a bribery case. The agency is also investigating suspected corruption across 15 Punjab government departments.
The Indian Navy will commission INS Samarthak at Karwar on October 16, 2026. Built by L&T, the vessel will support weapons testing, surveillance, unmanned systems and disaster relief operations.
A C100 drone equipped with Leonardo DRS’s STAG-5 laser targeting system helped US special forces guide precision mortar rounds beyond their normal range during a recent test in Utah.
BAE Systems has unveiled two air defence prototypes at AUSA 2026. MDACS uses guided projectiles, while its High Power Microwave system targets drone swarms using directed energy.
Solar Defence has delivered 450 Nagastra-1R loitering munitions to the Indian Army under a ₹158-crore contract. The indigenous drones offer precision strikes, surveillance and abort-and-recovery capabilities.
India and the US discussed stronger defence ties as Admiral Samuel Paparo met senior Indian military leaders. The talks focused on military cooperation and security across the Indo-Pacific region.
GRSE has received a patent for its removable jig technology, which helps shape pipes of different sizes. The innovation supports better manufacturing and India’s goal of defence self-reliance.
INS Trishul has reached the UK for Exercise KONKAN-26, where Indian and British navies will conduct joint drills to improve coordination, share expertise and strengthen maritime security.
INS Sahyadri has reached Russia for INDRA 2026, a joint naval exercise aimed at improving coordination between Indian and Russian navies amid ongoing defence talks and maritime cooperation.
