IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh urged faster indigenous defence development, saying delayed technology loses value, while praising the Navy’s self-reliance model and calling for greater jointness.
The Defence Ministry plans to buy 10 MALE drones for the Indian Coast Guard in a deal worth around ₹2,000 crore, boosting maritime surveillance, search-and-rescue missions, and border security operations.
INS Malvan, the Indian Navy’s second Mahe-class anti-submarine warship, has been commissioned at Karwar. Built with over 80% indigenous content, it strengthens coastal surveillance and underwater threat detection capabilities.
INS Malvan, the Indian Navy’s newest submarine hunter, is joining the fleet with advanced sonar, torpedoes, and over 80% indigenous content to strengthen India’s coastal defence capabilities.
The Indian Navy has received its 21st MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the United States, boosting anti-submarine operations and strengthening India’s maritime surveillance and naval combat capabilities across its coastline.
India has received another MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the United States, boosting the Indian Navy’s ability to track submarines, protect sea borders, and carry out important maritime missions.
The Indian Navy will commission INS Malvan on July 22, adding the second Mahe-class anti-submarine vessel to its fleet and strengthening India’s coastal and underwater defence capabilities.
The Indian Air Force is upgrading Air Force Station Barrackpore with energy-efficient LED lighting, supporting its push for smarter, greener military infrastructure and improving operational efficiency across the air base.
The Indian Army has launched a plan to procure indigenous AI-powered one-way attack drones with a 1,000 km strike range, boosting long-range precision attacks and strengthening India’s self-reliant defence capabilities.
INS Mahendragiri has officially joined the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet. The indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate strengthens India’s maritime power with advanced weapons, stealth technology, and multi-role capabilities for Indo-Pacific operations.
