Bhaswar Kumar

Local arms of foreign defence firms not to qualify as 'Indian vendors'

Released for stakeholder comments on Tuesday, the Draft Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026 addresses domestic industry concerns over the definition of 'Indian vendor'

'Owned by', not just 'made in' India: MoD looks to reset defence buying

Draft Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026 released for stakeholder comments; focus on force modernisation, faster acquisition, and scaled-up production

US leads in top 100 defence firms, China marks rise

The 2024 Sipri data suggests that Indian companies have a lot of catching up to do in arms revenues

DPSU revamp: Proceed with care

Public sector arms manufacturers accounted for 77 per cent of India's record ₹1.5 trillion defence production in FY25. Moves to reform them must get the diagnosis right first

IAF to have free hand to integrate weapons on 114 new Rafales: Sources

Additional Rafales to be of a vastly improved standard over 2016 jets

Tejas Mk1As unlikely to come with full capabilities by March: Sources

Defence sources say HAL has sought relaxation of certain IAF requirements to meet the previously agreed March 2026 deadline for the start of deliveries

Tejas Mk1A completes weapons trials; five jets ready for delivery to IAF

HAL missed the original February 2024 deadline to begin deliveries

The end of New START: Why the last US-Russia nuclear treaty mattered

The collapse of the treaty could mark a major blow to over five decades of arms control efforts

HAL won't build AMCA; competition between Tata, L&T and Kalyani now: Source

Final decision on developer and builder of India's first stealth fighter prototypes due in about a month at the soonest

Would like defence spending at 2.5% of GDP in 5 years: Rajesh Kumar Singh

The share of domestic firms in the value of capital procurement was 87% in FY25. This level will never fall below 75%

Budget 2026: Defence spending rises to 2% of GDP, pushes for modernisation

The government's allocation touches 2 per cent of the GDP months after Operation Sindoor and with an eye on modernisation

Budget 2026: Defence spending nears 2% of GDP, reversing decline

Defence's share of GDP declined from 2.25 per cent in FY20 to 1.91 per cent in FY25, a level that was maintained in FY26 as well

Co-production over localisation: Industry on India-EU defence pact

India's defence industry sees the EU security pact as a turning point that could shift the country from buyer to industrial partner, unlocking co-development and supply chain opportunities

Eco Survey backs Maharashtra defence, aerospace fund as innovation model

Maharashtra's ₹330 crore Defence & Aerospace Venture Fund (MDAVF), launched in 2018, aims to catalyse manufacturing capabilities among MSMEs in strategic, high-growth sectors

Defence startup funding doubles to record $247 million in 2025: Tracxn

Report says investors favour tech used in both civilian and military sectors over slower combat projects

India, EU sign first comprehensive defence and security agreement

Europe's growing focus on defence preparedness has already benefited Indian defence firms, particularly manufacturers of munition

Drones, hypersonic missile, long-range strike in Republic Day spotlight

'Battle array' format was showcased for the first time during the 77th Republic day parade, illustrating how personnel and equipment are deployed together during an actual conflict

Hypersonic missile, torpedoes: India to flaunt naval tech might on R-Day

Republic Day parade will mark a historic debut for country's Mach 5.0 hypersonic missile, alongside technology designed to transform the Navy's underwater endurance

Right time for strategic partnership on next-gen jets, weapons: IAF chief

IAF chief cites France aero-engine partnership as model for future tie-ups

India, UAE edge towards defence partnership, vow action on terrorism

The MEA said the two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and underscored their shared interest in regional peace, security and stability