Lockheed Martin Pitches C-130J Production Hub in India
Lockheed Martin proposes establishing a C-130J Super Hercules production hub in India to meet the IAF's tactical airlift requirements, emphasizing 'Make in India' and local partnerships.
Lockheed Martin proposes establishing a C-130J Super Hercules production hub in India to meet the IAF's tactical airlift requirements, emphasizing 'Make in India' and local partnerships.
Adani Group announces a massive Rs 1.8 lakh crore investment to strengthen India's indigenous defence capabilities. Learn how this move accelerates self-reliance in military hardware.
Paras Defence shares surged 4% after announcing the divestment of its 58.02% stake in Ayatti Innovative. The move follows strong Q2 results with a 50% profit jump. Details inside.
2025 marked a transformative year for India's defence sector with record production, exports, and breakthroughs in hypersonics, AI, and space. Discover the key reforms and future roadmap.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reveals 90% of daily-use goods are imported. He urges women's SHGs to boost local production for self-reliance. Read the full story.
India finalises major defence deals worth over $450 million to supply BrahMos missiles to Vietnam and Indonesia, strengthening strategic ties in Southeast Asia amid regional tensions.
The head of a key Russian defence research institute died after setting himself on fire at Moscow's Red Square. The incident highlights intense pressure on defence firms to ramp up military production. Read the full report.
IIM Visakhapatnam's new MBA programme for defence officers aims to build leadership for India's self-reliance goals. Learn how it supports the Rs 3 lakh crore defence production target by 2029.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Netherlands' FM David Van Weel in Delhi. They discussed co-production, Indo-Pacific security & exchanged a Letter of Intent on defence cooperation.
India's defence production hits a record Rs 1.54 lakh crore in FY25, a three-fold jump from 2014-15. Exports surge to Rs 23,622 crore. Discover how Atmanirbharta is reshaping national security.
Gujarat's fisheries sector, led by Saurashtra & Kutch, will take center stage at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Summit in Rajkot in Jan 2026. Discover the state's ambitious blue economy targets.
India and Russia are transforming their long-standing defence partnership, shifting focus to joint research, development, and production of advanced platforms to support New Delhi's self-reliance goals. Read the full analysis.
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov held talks with Indian MoS Sanjay Seth in New Delhi, discussing bilateral defence cooperation and regional security. Read the full details.
As President Putin visits India, New Delhi sets sights on Russia's advanced S-500 Prometheus air defence system. Learn about its game-changing capabilities and the strategic talks on defence cooperation.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Russian counterpart on Dec 4. Talks aim to boost defence ties & ensure timely military hardware supply. Key strategic dialogue for India.
JSW Defence invests $90M in a Hyderabad plant to produce Shield AI's V-BAT drones for Indian forces. The facility, set for 2026, aims to build 300 drones yearly and boost defence self-reliance. Read more.
India's DRDO conducts a crucial rocket-sled test for its fighter aircraft escape system, joining an elite group of nations. Read about this milestone in indigenous defence tech.
SIPRI reports global arms revenue hit a record $679B in 2024. India's HAL, BEL, MDL grew 8.2% to $7.5B, while Chinese firms declined. Explore the shifting dynamics.
A defence stock under Rs 300 surges after receiving a crucial 15-year license from the government. Discover the full details and market impact here.
Dassault Aviation shares gained amid talks of a potential defence deal with Ukraine. The stock rose 1.5% despite recent underperformance. Read the full analysis.
Israeli security expert Danny Citrinowicz highlights deep India-Israel defence ties, lessons from multi-front conflicts, and tech collaboration to counter China-Pakistan threats. Read more.
Apollo Micro Systems shares surged after receiving a 15-year explosives license from DPIIT, enabling production of drones, navigation systems & radars for MoD contracts. Read the full analysis.
Global arms revenues hit a record $679 billion in 2024. While India's top firms saw steady growth, China's revenues dropped sharply due to corruption scandals and delays. Explore the shifting balance of power in Asia's defence industry.
India's industrial output growth plummeted to 0.4% in October 2024, the lowest in over a year, dragged down by power, mining, and manufacturing. Get the full analysis of the key economic data.
Defence Secretary Aramane Giridhar emphasizes that production orders, not just government funding, are crucial for defence startups to scale. Learn about India's growing defence ecosystem.
Lt Gen Vinod G Khandare emphasizes that indigenisation is key to India's defence. While 100% self-reliance is a myth, building affordable, cutting-edge tech for asymmetrical warfare is crucial for future conflicts. Read more.
Military leaders and industry experts unite in Chandigarh to develop regional strategy for defence manufacturing. Key focus on MSME sector and technology transfer.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivers strong warning at Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025. India remains peaceful but powerful, ready to defend sovereignty against all threats.
CDS General Anil Chauhan warns of global instability era with faster weapons, robotics. India must focus on credible preparedness, technological dominance to secure national interests.
India's kharif rice production reaches record 124.5 million tonnes in 2025-26, up 1.7 MT from last year. Discover how monsoon impacted crops and sector performance.