The Defence Acquisition Council will review defence proposals worth over ₹1 lakh crore on July 3, covering new equipment for the Army, Navy and Air Force while promoting indigenous defence manufacturing.
India has successfully tested an indigenous tactical aerostat developed by IIT Delhi, DRDO, and an Indian startup. The high-altitude system can improve surveillance, communication, and defence while reducing import dependence.
The Indian Army’s Integrated Battle Groups are self-contained combat formations built for faster deployment, better coordination, and quicker response, especially along the China border, as part of the Army’s modernization plans.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is becoming more self-reliant in defence, highlighting the Rs 21,935 crore C-295 aircraft programme, indigenous warships, and the successful long-range cruise missile test.
Rolls-Royce has offered India a scalable engine for the AMCA fighter that can grow from 120kN to 140kN thrust, with full technology transfer and future use across defence and civil sectors.
The government has officially revealed the names of six Indian defence personnel who died during Operation Sindoor. Their names have now been added to the Roll of Honour at the National War Memorial.
The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor has attracted ₹13,486 crore in investments so far and is targeting another ₹25,000 crore, aiming to turn the state into a major defence manufacturing hub.
Helina is an indigenous helicopter-launched anti-tank guided missile developed by DRDO. It can destroy heavily armoured targets from up to 7 km away using advanced fire-and-forget technology.
A UAV drone crashed in the Bijrakot area of Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district on Thursday afternoon. Officials confirmed no casualties, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.
India has become the world’s top ship recycling nation in 2025, achieving its Maritime India Vision 2030 goal five years early. Strong policy reforms and higher recycling volumes drove the milestone.
