The government has launched DFP-2026 to give DRDO faster financial approvals, reduce project delays, boost indigenous defence technology, strengthen Make in India, and speed up military equipment development and induction.
The Indian Army’s Integrated Battle Groups are self-contained combat formations built for faster deployment, better coordination, and quicker response, especially along the China border, as part of the Army’s modernization plans.
Mazagon Dock, Cochin Shipyard and GRSE are expected to benefit from India’s naval expansion. Here’s a comparison of their business, order books, market cap, dividends, financial performance and brokerage outlook.
New Delhi startup DG Propulsion plans to build a 10 kN indigenous jet engine to power larger UAVs, high-speed target drones, cruise missiles, and future advanced aerospace platforms in India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is becoming more self-reliant in defence, highlighting the Rs 21,935 crore C-295 aircraft programme, indigenous warships, and the successful long-range cruise missile test.
DRDO has introduced the ‘Rakshita’ bike ambulance to carry patients through narrow lanes, disaster-hit areas and remote locations. The vehicle comes with oxygen support, health monitoring and emergency medical equipment.
Rolls-Royce has offered India a scalable engine for the AMCA fighter that can grow from 120kN to 140kN thrust, with full technology transfer and future use across defence and civil sectors.
The government has officially revealed the names of six Indian defence personnel who died during Operation Sindoor. Their names have now been added to the Roll of Honour at the National War Memorial.
The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor has attracted ₹13,486 crore in investments so far and is targeting another ₹25,000 crore, aiming to turn the state into a major defence manufacturing hub.
Helina is an indigenous helicopter-launched anti-tank guided missile developed by DRDO. It can destroy heavily armoured targets from up to 7 km away using advanced fire-and-forget technology.
