Defence Sector

Two key armoured platforms designed and developed by the DRDO, to meet the emerging operational requirements of the armed forces, were unveiled on Saturday. The Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked and Wheeled), designed and developed by Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, were unveiled by Secretary, Department of Defence (R&D) and Chairman, DRDO, Samir V Kamat at the premises of the DRDO's laboratory in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, the defence ministry said. "The platforms have been developed to meet the emerging operational requirements of the defence forces," it said in a statement. Both the platforms have been integrated with indigenously designed and developed 30 mm crewless turret, with advanced features to meet the mobility, fire power and protection requirements, it said. The 30 mm crewless turret along with the 7.62 mm PKT gun is configured to launch Anti-Tank Guided Missiles as well. The base design has the capabilities to be configured for multiple roles. ...

Indian defense firms have rallied in recent years on the back of policy support to boost domestic production and the government's focus on local procurement and capability building

Suggests governments should be prepared to mitigate economic losses during war

Government is exploring extending TReDS to defence procurement to improve MSME liquidity, address delayed payments, and encourage greater participation in the sector

Private sector must drive defence growth, with successful nations relying on strong public-private partnerships to build competitive and scalable manufacturing ecosystems

A key growth driver for the defence sector remains the robust pipeline of Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) approvals, which typically convert into orders over the next two to three years

Rising defence spending, strong order books and policy push support outlook for domestic players, even as supply chain and execution risks persist

Indigenous stealth frigate 'Taragiri', endowed with the cutting-edge weapon suite including supersonic missiles, is set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on April 3, officials said on Saturday. The ceremony in Visakhapatnam is scheduled to be presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and it will serve as a powerful testament to the nation's journey toward becoming a completely self-reliant naval power, they said. As the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class, 'Taragiri' is not merely a ship; it is a 6,670-tonne embodiment of the 'Make in India' spirit and the sophisticated engineering capabilities of our indigenous shipyards, a Navy spokesperson said. The fourth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and the third one built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL), 'Taragiri' (Yard 12653), was delivered to the Navy on November 28 last year at MDL, Mumbai, marking a major milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction. This state-of-the-art

Tensions in West Asia is expected to support sustained demand for defence equipment such as missiles, air-defence systems, surveillance technologies, and electronic warfare solutions, believes MOFSL

Motilal Oswal Financial Services has a 'Buy' rating on Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Dynamics, and Astra Microwave Products

The recent up move in Nifty Defence reflects renewed buying after a long phase of consolidation, says Om Mehra, technical analyst at SAMCO Securities. The analyst is bullish on BEL, BDL and GRSE.

Ghatak is envisaged as a stealth-capable flying-wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle designed to penetrate heavily defended airspace without placing pilots at risk

India's strategic autonomy hinges on stronger hard power, a scaled-up military-industrial base, and technological self-reliance, panellists said at Business Standard Manthan

Strategic autonomy requires strong military capability, domestic defence industry and rapid technology adoption as global power rivalries reshape security and trade dynamics, experts said

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel later this month, an MoU was signed between India and Israel to deepen defence ties and strengthen ongoing joint activities, including future seminars and cooperative initiatives. The International Defence Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) within Israel's Ministry of Defense (IMOD) have facilitated meetings between leading Indian and Israel defence industries leading to the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). SIBAT in cooperation with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and India's Ministry of Defence led a seminar and B2B meetings this week between leading Indian and Israeli defence companies, the IMOD said. "The seminar was led by SIBAT Director, Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yair Kulas, and brought together small, medium and large Israeli and Indian defence companies for substantive engagements, with the goal of deepening familiarity with India's defense industrial ecosystem and its updated Defense Acquisition

Day 2 of the India-AI Impact Summit in New Delhi focused on large-scale deployment of artificial intelligence across key sectors.

India-AI Impact Summit 2026: Defence experts said AI can help armies take faster decisions, predict equipment failures and boost readiness while keeping humans in control of critical operations

Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the senior military official also warned of risks from artificial superintelligence and called for responsible, doctrine-driven AI deployment in defence

Ahead of the numbers, some analysts said ‌improved order execution and easing supply chain issues were likely to aid ​the ‌company's earnings