India’s indigenous UGRAM U-51 battle rifle has entered service with CAPFs after clearing key trials. Developed with DRDO, it offers longer range, powerful firepower, and modern features for frontline operations.
Aero India 2027 will take place in Bengaluru from February 8 to 12. The 16th edition of Asia’s biggest airshow will bring together global aerospace, defence, and military leaders.
DRDL is planning a new Mach 4.5 trisonic wind tunnel in Hyderabad to strengthen India’s missile, aircraft, and space research by improving aerodynamic testing and reducing dependence on foreign facilities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Australia visit strengthened defence ties with new logistics cooperation, P-8 maritime surveillance, joint military exercises and closer Indo-Pacific security coordination amid rising regional challenges.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Indonesia visit produced 20 major agreements covering defence, trade, technology, education, healthcare, critical minerals, agriculture and maritime cooperation,, etc.
Indian-origin businessman Gaurav Srivastava is accused of pretending to be a CIA agent to build ties with Indonesian leaders and pursue multi-billion-dollar defence deals. He strongly denies the allegations.
Adani Defence will invest ₹2,500 crore to build South Asia’s largest private missile manufacturing ecosystem in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. The project is expected to create 5,000 jobs and boost India’s defence manufacturing.
India and Japan strengthened defence ties at their latest summit, but the Mogami-class stealth frigate was not discussed officially. Future talks remain possible as both nations expand strategic cooperation.
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.
