Bhaswar Kumar

Chinese threat: Philippines wants India to join security grouping 'Squad'

Although still in the making - among the island country, the United States, Japan and Australia -the Squad seeks to counter China's power assertions in the South China Sea region

National security shapes business decisions, says EAM S Jaishankar

Jaishankar says trust and strategic partnerships are key in today's economy

India, Bangladesh conduct naval exercise and patrol despite strained ties

Bongosagar 2025 exercise took place this week, featuring Indian Navy's destroyer INS Ranvir and Bangladesh Navy's frigate BNS Abu Ubaidah

Ukraine replaces India as world's largest arms importer, shows Sipri data

Indian arms imports fell by 9.3 per cent between 2015-19 and 2020-24, driven at least in part by India's growing capability to design and manufacture its own weapons

Army, IAF, and Navy chiefs push for 'Aatmanirbharta' to win future wars

Speaking in separate sessions at a conclave in the capital, the chiefs of the three services outlined the challenges of future conflicts, likely to be prolonged, and how the nation can address them

MoD to expand competitive bidding for defence procurement: Defence Secy

As part of its 'Year of Reforms' agenda, the Ministry of Defence will enhance ease of doing business, streamline export approvals, and address procedural challenges for private firms

Pvt firms, DRDO and DPSUs must work together to strengthen IAF: MoD report

IAF's active squadrons have fallen to 31 against the authorised 42, with an ageing fleet and delayed inductions exacerbating the issue

After EU talks, India explores defence industry ties with Belgium

Days after India and the EU pledged to explore a security and defence partnership, talks with Belgium in New Delhi focused on exploring an 'institutionalised defence cooperation mechanism'

Defence buying timelines to be 'significantly' cut by June: Defence Secy

A committee under the Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisition) is driving reforms in the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, with the process expected to be completed in six months

Aerospace revenue to double in five years: Godrej's Maneck Behramkamdin

Godrej Enterprises Group's aerospace division has evolved from making ISRO rocket components to becoming a key player in India's push for self-reliance in military aircraft engines

India, Malaysia expand defence ties, advance Su-30 upkeep cooperation

The 13th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee meeting was held in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday during Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh's visit to Malaysia, where he co-chaired the discussions

Our 'Make in India' journey is far from complete: Boeing on expansion plans

Issued after the interview, the India-US joint statement from PM Modi's visit to Washington states that both countries expect the procurement of six more Boeing P-8I aircraft to be completed this year

Rolls-Royce to 'Protect, Power, and Connect' Viksit Bharat: Alex Zino

Backed by the UK govt, Rolls-Royce is also exploring co-developing and co-manufacturing the engine for India's planned fifth-generation fighter plane, with IP ownership in India

Time for private industry to take a lead in defence manufacturing: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's call to private industry follows the MoD designating 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms', including streamlining defence acquisition, a long-standing challenge

HAL order book to hit Rs 2.5 trn in FY26; exports remain a challenge: CMD

At Aero India 2025, HAL CMD DK Sunil assures delivery of 11 LCA Mk-1A aircraft by the end of FY26

UK strengthens India defence ties with new initiative, dedicated MoD office

India-UK strategic partnership gets a fillip with the formal launch of 'Defence Partnership-India', the signing of agreements at Aero India 2025, and a dedicated programme office within the UK's MoD

Tap our defence ecosystem to meet global challenges: Rajnath to CEOs

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was speaking at the CEOs Roundtable, which he chaired as part of Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru and was attended by over 100 domestic and foreign CEOs

Defence minister to inaugurate Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru on Monday

The 15th edition of Aero India, Asia's largest aerospace and defence exhibition, will be held at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru from February 10 to 14

MoD signs Rs 10k cr deals to boost Army's PINAKA with new rockets, upgrades

Advanced munitions and software upgrades procured under these deals will enhance the capabilities of the Indian Army's indigenously developed PINAKA Multiple Launch Rocket System

When will Rafale M fly from Indian Navy carriers? We may now know the date

The acquisition of French Rafale M naval jets will enable the Indian Navy to operate these aircraft from its two aircraft carriers, INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya