Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says the Great Nicobar Project is vital for India’s security, helping monitor key sea routes, strengthen maritime presence, and counter growing strategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
India’s newly tested Kusha air defence system is being compared with the S-400, Patriot and HQ-19. Its long range, advanced sensors and indigenous design could strengthen India’s air defence network.
Former Army Chief General J.J. Singh recalled BrahMos’ early trials, saying its precision was so remarkable it could theoretically hit Pakistan PM’s office window, highlighting the missile’s accuracy.
A parliamentary panel has raised concerns over delays in the Dhanush gun programme, warning that slow production has affected Army preparedness and slowed artillery modernisation.
India’s private aerospace sector gets another boost as Paninian unveils the Yantur turbofan engine programme to strengthen indigenous defence propulsion under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Zen Technologies shares climbed over 4% after the company secured a ₹177.5 crore Ministry of Defence order for tank and crew gunnery simulators, boosting investor interest in the defence stock.
India’s Hawk-I 900 is a new home-built radar for MiG-29 and Tejas jets. It can spot targets better and helps India rely less on foreign defence equipment.
Russia has offered India joint production of the advanced T-90MS tank after the country built its 1,000th T-90S Bhishma, boosting defence manufacturing and military self-reliance efforts.
India will deliver its first Made-in-India C295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force in September 2026, marking a major milestone for Make in India, defence manufacturing and aerospace self-reliance.
A new study says defence aviation is changing as militaries buy more low-cost and expendable systems. Fighter jets and other high-end aircraft will continue to dominate spending through 2033.
