India and Cyprus have decided to deepen defence and security ties through counter-terror cooperation, maritime security, cybersecurity, and intelligence sharing as both countries strengthen strategic partnerships in a tense global environment.
The Indian Army is preparing to induct the Suryastra rocket system with fully indigenous launchers and support vehicles. The long-range system can strike targets up to 300 km away with high precision.
The Indian Army has launched the Q-FORCE app to improve logistics, transport planning, inventory tracking, and supply chain management through a single integrated digital system for faster military support operations
HAL has started serial production of the indigenous HTT-40 trainer aircraft, with the Indian Air Force expected to receive the first batch during FY2027 under India’s growing defence self-reliance programme.
India’s Agni-VI intercontinental ballistic missile project has completed its design phase. DRDO is now waiting for government approval to begin hardware prototyping and full development of the 10,000+ km range strategic missile.
India’s indigenous GaN seeker technology is making future missiles like Astra Mk2 and Rudram-III smarter, stronger, and harder to jam, greatly improving tracking, targeting, and electronic warfare performance in combat situations.
Russian reports claim the new twin-seat Su-57 stealth fighter was specially shaped around India’s old FGFA requirements, with the aircraft now being tested as a drone-control and combat coordination platform.
India has launched PRAGATI Exercise 2026 in Meghalaya with troops from 12 friendly nations joining the multinational drill focused on counter-terror operations, jungle warfare training, and stronger regional defence cooperation.
RRP Defence has secured a ₹29.8 crore order from Bharat Electronics Limited for high-precision germanium lenses used in thermal imaging and surveillance systems, supporting India’s growing push for indigenous defence and electro-optics manufacturing.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi explained India’s ‘SMART’ power strategy, focusing on statecraft, manufacturing, innovation, resilience, and technology to strengthen national security, economic growth, and future defence preparedness.
