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.
A UAV drone crashed in the Bijrakot area of Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district on Thursday afternoon. Officials confirmed no casualties, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.
GEE Ltd shares surged nearly 15% after the company announced it supplied welding consumables for three newly commissioned Indian Navy warships, strengthening its position in India’s growing defence manufacturing sector.
Bharat Dynamics has received a Rs 1,347.71 crore order from HAL to supply Helina missile launchers, aircraft protection systems and related equipment. The contract will be completed over 24 to 60 months.
Switzerland has started talks with defence companies from France, Israel and South Korea for a new air defence system after delays to its U.S. Patriot missile order raised security concerns.
The Indian Army plans to convert aging T-72 tanks into robotic combat vehicles, extending their service life while using remote-control and autonomous technologies to perform dangerous missions with reduced risk.
The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Mahendragiri and INS Malvan in July 2026, strengthening maritime security, boosting anti-submarine capabilities, and showcasing India’s growing indigenous defence manufacturing strength.
India has become the world’s top ship recycling nation in 2025, achieving its Maritime India Vision 2030 goal five years early. Strong policy reforms and higher recycling volumes drove the milestone.
The Defence Acquisition Council approved a programme worth nearly ₹5,150 crore in 2025 to significantly enhance the system’s capabilities.
