Bhaswar Kumar

The two leaders will review the entire range of the multifaceted defence relations, including military and military technical cooperation

Russia's share in India's arms imports has halved over 15 years, though it remains the country's largest supplier

DRDO test facilities opened to industry and related standard operating procedures formulated

India may seek a 20% rise in defence modernisation spending next year as the MoD pushes for faster upgrades, stronger exports, and stricter accountability across domestic and foreign defence suppliers

Defence Secretary urges credible private firms and DPSUs to join hands to compete for projects and developing platforms

COAS says initiative is aligned with the Viksit Bharat vision and will culminate in 2047

Navy chief says more than 150 new start-ups and MSMEs have entered the defence ecosystem

Govt ropes in BCG to conduct study in view of firm's growing order book

Move follows Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's call for greater investment and manpower in R&D to develop new technologies and boost indigenisation and exports

HAL's new R&D manual to be unveiled Monday; Rs 17,000 crore in internal funds already earmarked for R&D investment over the next few years

Engine deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2032

The decline comes at a time when the DRDO is executing 292 projects valued at over ₹1 trillion

The privately held "big four" may yet land safely, despite the presence of public sector giant HAL in the race

Experts say land warfare remains a real possibility, given India's neighbourhood

The third Tejas production line was inaugurated in Nashik by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who also witnessed the maiden flight of the first Mk1A jet to roll out from it

The first Tejas Mk1A produced at the third line is fully assembled and has completed all pre-flight tests, HAL officials said

Production of a test batch of empty shells commenced at the facility earlier this month, said Goodluck India Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ram Agarwal

Seven competing entities - including HAL, the Kalyani Group, Tata, Adani, and L&T - responded to the EoI last month to qualify for building the AMCA prototype

As his two-day visit to Australia concludes, Defence Minister invites Australian firms to co-develop and co-produce propulsion tech, underwater drones, and advanced materials

Modi, Starmer seek to build on FTA signed on July 24