India now supplies nearly one in five sailors worldwide, making it a global maritime leader. Despite dangers at sea, thousands of young Indians continue choosing Merchant Navy careers for opportunity and growth.
India and Russia are jointly developing smaller hypersonic BrahMos missiles to enhance military strength. The new variants aim to improve speed, precision, flexibility, and deployment across multiple defense platforms.
Indian defence company SMPP has partnered with European firm KNDS to manufacture advanced loitering munitions in India, aiming to strengthen precision-strike capabilities and meet the Indian Army’s growing operational needs.
Ten Indian defence companies have entered the race for the ₹30,000 crore MALE drone programme. The project will supply 87 advanced UAVs to the IAF and strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing.
After 25 years of development, BrahMos has evolved into India’s premier strike missile. Its speed, precision, multi-platform launch capability, and growing range have made it one of the world’s most formidable weapons.
Safran may localize up to 60% of the M88 engine in India under the 114-aircraft MRFA program. The move could boost self-reliance, technology transfer, and domestic fighter engine manufacturing.
Bharat Forge subsidiary KSSL unveiled the Simha 4×4 armoured vehicle at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, aiming to meet global defence needs with a versatile, export-focused platform.
India is exploring three-stream adaptive engine technology as GTRE studies advanced propulsion systems that could power future fighter jets with better range, cooling, and combat performance.
Indian Naval Ship Tarkash visited Seychelles and escorted Coast Guard vessel Zoroaster home after its refit in India, strengthening maritime cooperation and regional security ties.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled 13 major agreements covering defence, AI, trade, innovation, and digital cooperation, marking a new phase in India-France ties.
