ISRO’s launch delays and NavIC troubles have raised fresh doubts over mission readiness, human spaceflight timelines, and India’s push to build a stronger and more reliable space programme.
A retired Il-78 tanker could give India a quick aerial refuelling boost, helping fighter jets fly farther, stay longer on missions, and ease pressure on the IAF’s ageing fleet.
Project Kusha is being developed as India’s homegrown long-range air defence system, with five squadrons cleared at ₹21,700 crore and deployment publicly discussed for 2028–2029.
India’s defence exports rose 62.66% to a record Rs 38,424 crore in FY26, marking a sharp yearly jump and showing stronger global demand for Indian-made military equipment.
India signed ₹858 crore defence deals for Tunguska air defence systems for the Army and P8I aircraft maintenance for the Navy, boosting readiness and supporting stronger in-country defence infrastructure.
India approves ₹2.38 lakh crore defence deals including S-400 systems, BrahMos missiles, combat drones, and modern equipment to boost military strength and readiness.
India has bought the Russian-made Tunguska air defence system for the Army. It uses missiles and guns together to hit aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles, boosting short-range battlefield protection.
India and the US reviewed defence ties in New Delhi, with talks centered on Javelin missiles, Excalibur munitions, joint production, and stronger military cooperation through training, exercises, and exchanges.
India’s Ghatak UCAV project is moving closer to a major stage, with Dry Kaveri engine development nearing a key milestone that could help unlock top-level approval for progress.
GTRE has told Godrej to deliver fully assembled Kaveri Derivative Engines from D-3 onward. The move shows India is shifting from testing work to bigger industrial engine production.
