Defence

IG Defence says the man-portable system uses directional radio-frequency countermeasures to disrupt command, telemetry, video and navigation links of hostile drones.

Global capex supercycle could put India at the centre of a new industrial buildout

Rising defence orders and policy support point to strong growth for domestic manufacturers, but supply-chain gaps, lumpy spending and execution remain key risks.

Brokerage expects domestic defence capital expenditure to grow at a 16% CAGR through FY30 and initiates coverage on Solar Industries and Astra Microwave with 'Buy' ratings

The two countries announced 10 outcomes, including a defence pact covering joint weapons production, as they seek to deepen economic and strategic cooperation

Experts say announcement signals the country can both project power and offer stability amid global uncertainties

The new facility will house testing and quality assurance capabilities for advanced display systems, besides supporting the design, development, manufacturing and product support of display systems

India's Navy will lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones from General Atomics for ₹1,943 crore, strengthening maritime surveillance and intelligence capabilities

Defence production has risen 140% since FY17, while private-sector output has grown 198%, as policy reforms increasingly open strategic programmes to industry.

Uttar Pradesh’s defence policy aims to attract aerospace and defence investments by offering incentives and building a stronger manufacturing ecosystem.

IG Defence's indigenous long-range attack drone KAL has drawn interest from Gulf nations and is being readied for exports, subject to government approvals and export clearances

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh, a fighter pilot with over 3,500 hours of flying experience, on Saturday took charge as the new Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, officials said. The air officer succeeds Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, who superannuated on Friday after 39 years of distinguished service to the nation. Air Marshal Singh laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid homage to soldiers who laid down their lives in service of the nation. Air Marshal Singh who was commissioned on June 16, 1990, as a fighter pilot has over 3,500 hours of flying experience, the defence ministry said in a statement. He is a Cat 'A' Qualified Flying Instructor and an Experimental Test Pilot. The air marshal has held key operational, command and staff appointments in the Indian Air Force.

Despite weaker operational performance and lower order inflows in Q1, BEL remains confident of meeting FY27 guidance on sales, margins and fresh orders