In 2025 India transformed its defence power through reforms, strong local production and private sector growth as well as joint military command under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
The Defence Ministry may approve key Indian-made defence projects today, including a new integrated air defence weapon system, drones, missiles, tanks upgrades, and rocket systems for the armed forces.
The success of Akash-NG’s trials has uplifted India’s indigenous air defence architecture strategically.
A CISF jawan was critically injured after falling from the Vivek Express near Duliajan. A GRPF constable and locals rescued him and rushed him to hospital. Police are investigating incident.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a new DPR guide by BRO to improve road planning, reduce delays, cut costs, and strengthen border connectivity and national infrastructure development.
India is rapidly shifting toward unmanned and non-contact warfare, focusing on drones, swarm attacks, laser weapons, and indigenous defence systems to cut imports and strengthen future battlefield readiness.
Russia’s Pantsir-S1M air defence system has re-emerged as a leading contender for the Indian Army’s CADET programme, aiming to boost mobile, tracked air defence against modern aerial threats.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated her and said her achievement is an inspiring milestone that gives direction to the dreams of countless young girls across the country.
Andhra Pradesh will build India’s first Aviation, Aerospace and Defence Education City near Bhogapuram airport. The project aims to train skilled youth and boost jobs and aviation growth.
The first meeting of the India–Brunei JWG on Defence Cooperation took place in New Delhi on 9 December 2025.
