Martand Mishra

It will strengthen the artillery regiment's firepower and mobility along the borders with Pakistan and China

The Defence Acquisition Council has cleared procurement proposals worth ₹2.12 trillion for the three services, with around 82 per cent of the equipment to be sourced from Indian industry.

The agreement commits the three countries to mutual military assistance and cooperation in intelligence, defence production, logistics and counter-terrorism

Communication satellite contract worth ₹2,563 crore; ₹1,543 crore deal for torpedoes

The Agnipath policy is a unique experiment. Its success hinges on clarity and acceptance

It uses a high-resolution thermal imager, targeting system, and adaptive optics to track and engage aerial threats for several km.

If strikes resume, US operations are expected to focus on Iranian nuclear, infrastructure and energy sites

The initiative is part of a broader effort to develop crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities and prepare the French Air Force for future combat environments.

It is expected to provide recommendations on the technological and operational requirements of the next-generation battlefield

Egyptian officials had previously raised concerns about the situation in Gaza in June and September 2023

The Rs 810.79 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics covers 160 satellite-guided glide bombs and associated equipment, with deliveries scheduled between 2027-28 and 2028-29

The system is designed to air-drop heavy equipment, armoured vehicles into remote and high-altitude areas

IIT Madras-incubated D-Propulse has tested a rotating detonation engine that could power smaller, faster missiles and drones, but certification and longer-duration trials remain key challenges.

India needs a military-industrial complex because it might run out of options, experts say

According to the assessment, the missile's production involves 70 companies and 84 individuals, covering its guidance, propulsion, warhead, onboard computer and other systems

TASL and the Javelin Joint Venture will explore final assembly and integration of the anti-tank missile rounds and component production capabilities in India

OGEL validity has been increased from two to three years, while its country coverage has been expanded, barring sensitive nations and those under UN sanctions

The 3,500-4,000 shp Aravalli engine will power HAL's indigenous IMRH and naval variant, with development shared equally and production planned at Tumakuru, Karnataka

The Rafale deal is part of a broader India-France defence relationship as the two countries agreed to expand cooperation in "co-design, co-development and co-production".

The updated figures come as negotiations between the US and Iran remain stalled and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue