Assam Rifles and NIT Chumoukedima are exploring drone technology for Northeast operations, reviewing student-built prototypes and discussing indigenous solutions for surveillance, reconnaissance, logistics and difficult terrain challenges.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold bilateral talks on Friday ahead of BRICS 2026, with trade, defence, rare earths, nuclear energy and payments expected to feature.
Tata Boeing Aerospace has rolled out its 400th Apache helicopter fuselage in Hyderabad, marking a major defence manufacturing milestone and strengthening India’s role in Boeing’s global aerospace supply chain.
India is set to manufacture Thales’ combat-proven 70mm rockets locally after KSSL and Thales signed a major deal covering technology transfer, production and future export opportunities.
Apollyon Dynamics’ Ahuti Mk II has reached a certified 498 kmph, becoming India’s fastest multirotor UAV and marking a major step in indigenous counter-drone technology.
India and Uzbekistan are expanding ties in digital payments, AI, education, culture and healthcare. The partnership includes UPI- UZQR payments, new scholarships, youth exchanges and protection of ancient Buddhist heritage sites.
India is preparing to buy hundreds of British Martlet missiles for the Army. The deal will strengthen short-range air defence and give India another weapon against growing drone threats.
The mounts are designed to support machinery weighing up to 2,000 kg, with a natural resonance frequency below 15 Hz and vibration isolation beginning at around 21 Hz.
The Netra Mk1A is expected to be an upgraded version of India’s indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) platform.
India plans to integrate indigenous Astra missiles with Rafale fighters, giving the IAF another powerful air-to-air weapon option while reducing reliance on foreign missiles
