Defence

HAL, Samtel open India's first public-private defence avionics facility

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

Updated On: 27 Aug 2026 | 8:18 AM IST

India's Rafale demand keeps French defence exports high: Report

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".

Updated On: 21 Aug 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

India signs ₹1,943 crore deal to lease 2 drones from US company

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

Updated On: 17 Aug 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

India's defence sector reaches an inflexion point as private firms rise

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

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 7:40 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh’s defence policy: How the state plans to attract aerospace investments

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

Updated On: 10 Aug 2026 | 4:21 PM IST
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The wheel of valour

India's highest military award

Updated On: 10 Aug 2026 | 7:23 AM IST

‘India has very high stakes in West Asia’s stability’

India's former ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Talmiz Ahmed, talks to BS Blueprint. >

Updated On: 10 Aug 2026 | 7:14 AM IST
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Conflict Zone: Sahel region

Insurgency and modern warfare

Updated On: 10 Aug 2026 | 7:10 AM IST

News in brief global: From China's Long March 10B to NATO's new initiatives

Global defence developments include China's reusable rocket milestone, US space warfare capability, autonomous drones and Nato's industrial initiatives.

Updated On: 10 Aug 2026 | 7:00 AM IST

News in brief (Region)- Australia

Australia builds first indigenous howitzer

Updated On: 10 Aug 2026 | 6:01 AM IST

India's KAL attack drone eyes Gulf, global markets amid export push

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

Updated On: 05 Aug 2026 | 7:41 PM IST

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh takes charge as new Deputy Chief of Air Staff

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.

Updated On: 01 Aug 2026 | 7:27 PM IST

Order inflows, execution to keep growth elevated for Bharat Electronics

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

Updated On: 28 Jul 2026 | 10:14 PM IST

Indigenous 350kg turbojet engine a milestone for private defence tech

India achieves a major aerospace milestone with its first indigenous 350kg thrust-class turbojet engine, strengthening domestic defence manufacturing capabilities

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

India is emerging as trusted defence partner: PM Modi in 'Mann ki Baat'

Addressing the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said that India continues to strengthen its defence capabilities and is emerging as a trusted global defence partner

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

‘Defence reforms initiative should continue beyond 2025’

Group Captain Rajiv Kumar Narang (retired) tells Bhaswar Kumar why the armed forces must move beyond cooperation in indigenous programmes to genuine partnership. Episode: 11 > >

Updated On: 10 Jul 2026 | 9:49 AM IST
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Uranium to critical minerals: Key takeaways from the India-Australia joint statement | Business news

India and Australia have signed a series of major agreements covering uranium exports, defence, critical minerals, cyber security and trade, marking a significant upgrade in their strategic partnershi

Updated On: 09 Jul 2026 | 8:54 PM IST
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Datanomics: Nato common funding gets equal share from US, Germany

Germany now matches the US in NATO's common funding, but Washington continues to shoulder the majority of indirect military contributions to the alliance

Updated On: 08 Jul 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

Nato leaders face defence, spending and Ukraine challenges in Ankara

Nato leaders meeting in Ankara on 7-8 July will focus on defence, deterrence, burden-sharing, military spending and sustaining support for Ukraine amid evolving security challenges

Updated On: 05 Jul 2026 | 10:28 PM IST

CM Yadav, Scindia lay foundation for Adani defence manufacturing unit in MP

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a defence manufacturing plant being established in Shivpuri district. The unit is being set up by Adani Defence and Aerospace, a subsidiary of the Adani Group, at a cost of about Rs 2,500 crore, said officials. It will provide new impetus to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of industrial development under the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India campaigns. The plant will comprise a missile complex, a composite propellant complex and a TNT complex, they said. The unit will create direct and indirect employment opportunities, including for local people, while small and medium enterprises in the region will have the opportunity to connect with the defence production supply chain, they said. Adani Group's Karan Adani and Jeet Adani also took part in the foundation-laying ceremony. During the event, Yadav and Scindia also inaugurated and performed the ...

Updated On: 05 Jul 2026 | 7:37 PM IST