Rajnath Singh Pushes Self-Reliance in Ammunition Production
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a new ammunition facility, emphasizing India's need for indigenous defence manufacturing and recalling the intense 88-hour Operation Sindoor.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a new ammunition facility, emphasizing India's need for indigenous defence manufacturing and recalling the intense 88-hour Operation Sindoor.
Bharat Forge's aerospace division secures Rs 300 crore contracts under Emergency Procurement for indigenous unmanned systems, including ISR platforms and loitering munitions.
The Union Budget 2026 continues the trend of increased defence spending under the Modi government. This article tracks the growth in defence allocations from 2014 to 2026, highlighting key investments and strategic priorities.
Jhansi becomes the most preferred node in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor as the state government plans to allocate 1,000 acres of additional land, potentially unlocking Rs 3,500 crore in investments.
A high-level Defence Ministry meeting will discuss India's massive ₹3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale jets from France, featuring 30% indigenous manufacturing and integration of Indian weapons.
The defence ministry will discuss a proposed Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets from France. Most jets will be made in India with indigenous content, boosting local manufacturing.
India will discuss a Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets with 30% indigenous content. The jets will be made in India, boosting local manufacturing.
India moves forward with a massive Rafale fighter jet deal worth ₹3.25 lakh crore, focusing on combat readiness, local manufacturing, and strategic independence despite offers from US and Russia.
At Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, Defence Production Secretary Sanjeev Kumar emphasized the need for complete indigenous design and development in defence manufacturing to achieve true self-reliance.
India's Defence Research & Development Organisation successfully flight-tested its third-generation man-portable anti-tank guided missile with top attack capability against a moving target in Maharashtra.
PM Modi urges German CEOs to leverage India's scale and reforms for manufacturing in defence, AI, and green energy. A strategic call for resilient supply chains between democracies.
DRDO's successful test of the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile with top-attack capability marks a major boost for infantry. Read about India's defence tech leap.
The Indian government plans a Rs 3,000 crore initiative to boost domestic testing for power equipment, aiming to cut imports and enhance self-reliance in the energy sector. Read more.
Punjab govt's Defence Skills Conclave aims to build talent for defence & aerospace sectors, leveraging state's military legacy to achieve self-reliance. Read more.
Geopolitical tensions from Ukraine to Venezuela are pushing nations to hike defence budgets. Experts predict India will follow suit in Budget 2026, focusing on self-reliance and tech-driven warfare. Read more.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declares India is no longer reliant on imported weapons, with Uttar Pradesh emerging as a key hub for defence manufacturing and job creation. Read more.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announces massive investment in UP's defence corridor, boosting local manufacturing of arms, ammo & aircraft equipment. Read the full report.
Bengaluru's olee.space demonstrates a 20km, 10Gbps wireless laser communication system with 85% local components, boosting India's defence tech self-reliance. Read more.
Hyderabad's Indrajaal lands major defence contracts worth ₹100 crore to deploy its AI-powered anti-drone systems for protecting Army and Navy installations. A leap for indigenous defence tech.
Larsen & Toubro secures a key order from the Indian Army's EME Corps to overhaul and modernise the indigenous Pinaka multi-rocket launcher systems, boosting artillery capabilities.
Larsen & Toubro partners with the Indian Army in a unique OEM deal for sustaining frontline Pinaka artillery systems. A major boost for indigenous defence.
Hyderabad's Indrajaal wins Rs 100 crore defence contracts to deploy its AI-powered anti-drone systems for the Indian Army and Navy, boosting national security with indigenous innovation. Read more.
Indian defence-tech startups are shifting from hardware to full-stack software solutions, driven by VC funding and policy changes. Over a third of new startups focus on drones, but software is key to long-term contracts.
Welson Power MD Wally Jang advises India to learn from China's semiconductor and battery manufacturing ecosystem to accelerate its own production goals. Discover key strategies.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions the Indian Coast Guard's first indigenous pollution control vessel, 'Samudra Pratap', in Goa. The 114.5-meter ship boosts India's maritime security and self-reliance. Read more.
Pakistan Air Force successfully tests indigenously developed Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile, capable of hitting land and sea targets at 600km. A major boost for regional defence capabilities.
Tembo Group secures defence licence for Maharashtra's first handgun factory in Amravati. Plans to produce 30,000 pistols annually by September and 12 crore bullets in two years. A major boost for 'Make in India' in defence manufacturing.
DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat announces a transformative leap in India's defence indigenisation, with 90% of Army systems now made in India. Discover the key projects driving this self-reliance.
Gujarat is set to unveil a new Aerospace and Defence Policy at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot. The move aims to boost manufacturing, attract global firms, and empower local MSMEs. Discover the industry's demands and the state's strategi
NBAGR officially recognises Uttarakhand's Udaipuri goat as an indigenous breed. This move will boost conservation, selective breeding, and support hill farmers' livelihoods. Read more.