Defence and strategic collaboration took centre stage at the Italy–India Business, Science and Technology Forum held in New Delhi, as both nations advanced their commitment to the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025–29. The high-level gathering, which follows the November 2024 meeting between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni, reaffirmed India and Italy’s shared resolve…
Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Defence Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his official visit to India this week. This high-level engagement reflected the growing depth of the bilateral relationship, especially across defence, trade, and strategic industries. Prime Minister…
In late 2012, Indian Army personnel stationed in Arunachal Pradesh observed unidentified flying objects along the Indo-China border. These sightings, occurring over several months, were initially believed to be Chinese spy drones due to their behavior, such as hovering and moving against the wind. Upon investigation by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and the Indian…
The Indian Army, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has successfully conducted four flight tests of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system on April 3 and 4, 2025, as per the Ministry of Defence. These tests took place at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast and targeted high-speed…
In a recent address at the Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke of the persistent threat of proxy wars along India’s western borders. He emphasized the necessity for the Indian Army to maintain heightened vigilance and preparedness. The conference, held from April 1 to 4, convened senior military leaders to…
India has just become a huge buyer from one of the biggest arms and ammunition importers in the world. Once known as one of the world’s biggest arms importers, India is now emerging as a formidable global arms supplier. The latest figures reveal that in the financial year 2024-25, India’s defence exports skyrocketed to a…
In a landmark move poised to enhance India’s artillery capabilities, the Ministry of Defence inked a substantial contract on 26th March 2025 for the production of indigenous heavy-duty artillery guns. This contract, valued at approximately Rs 6,900 crore, entails the procurement of 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and 327 high-mobility 6×6 gun-towing vehicles….
India’s defence sector has witnessed a remarkable transformation, evolving from a predominantly import-reliant framework to a burgeoning hub of indigenous manufacturing. In the fiscal year 2023-24, the nation’s defence production soared to an unprecedented Rs 1.27 lakh crore, marking a 174% increase since 2014-15. This monumental growth underscores India’s unwavering commitment to self-reliance and its…
India has taken a decisive step towards strengthening its defence capabilities with the approval of military acquisitions worth Rs 61,000 crore. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has sanctioned procurement projects worth Rs 54,000 crore, while the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved…
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in New Delhi on Monday (March 17), to discuss pressing security concerns and intelligence-sharing mechanisms. The discussions reportedly focused on counterterrorism, regional stability, and the activities of pro-Khalistan groups operating in the United States. This meeting comes at a time of…