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Defence output and exports scale new highs but fall short of targets

India's defence manufacturing and exports have seen significant shifts over the past decade in production volumes, export values, and private sector participation

Defence spending, foreign buys decline

India's defence spend has declined as a share of GDP and government expenditure, alongside a parallel drop in foreign acquisitions in capital defence purchases

Old war, new plan: Experts urge policy consolidation on unconventional combat

As India strengthens its defence capabilities with AI and frontier technology, the armed forces face a rapidly evolving landscape of information warfare, cyber threats, and autonomous combat systems

India's foreign aid down 45% in 5 years

Aid disbursements show a declining trend with changes in key recipients

Mission Sudarshan Chakra requires colossal integration of capabilities: CDS

In his keynote address at the first-ever RAN Samwad seminar, CDS General Anil Chauhan said that changes based on lessons learnt from Operation Sindoor are already being implemented

Dissonance over theatrisation; forces to take call in national interest

In his concluding remarks on the second and final day of the seminar at the Army War College in Madhya Pradesh, the CDS highlighted the progress achieved in strengthening jointness and coordination

IAF chief lauds Op Sindoor jointness, says don't rush to theatre commands

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh urges a joint planning hub with CDS in Delhi to strengthen tri-service coordination, citing lessons from Operation Sindoor, but warns against rushed theatrisation

Theatre commands 'ultimate goal': Navy Chief on military integration

Warning that technology is accelerating the trend of grey zone activities, the Navy Chief said innocuous fishing vessels could also carry out major offensive actions in the near future

Axiom-4 proves Gaganyaan crew selection standards are among world's best

As part of the Axiom-4 mission, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian ever to set foot on the International Space Station and only the second Indian to travel to space

Final nod for ₹62,000 crore deal to procure 97 more Tejas Mk1A jets

This will mark the second order for the Mk1A fighter jets, with an earlier contract already placed with HAL for 83 aircraft at a cost of Rs 36,400 crore

Indian Army's 'Rudra' all-arms brigades reflect change, not rehash

While building on earlier initiatives such as the Integrated Battle Group concept, experts emphasise that the shift should be recognised as a distinct evolution

PM unveils 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra'; pushes for Made-in-India jet engines

In his 12th Independence Day address, PM Modi said that Operation Sindoor demonstrated that strategic autonomy and indigenous capabilities are essential for decisively tackling threats

Go beyond routine modernisation; prep for post-Sindoor norms: CDS to forces

CDS General Anil Chauhan urged the three services to remain prepared round-the-clock, as Operation Sindoor has ushered in new norms for national defence

Rolls-Royce still vying to codevelop India's stealth jet engine: Alex Zino

Rolls-Royce says India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will positively impact both its civil aviation and defence businesses in India

HAL, GE near finish line to power LCA Mk2 with made-in-India engine

Companies sign manufacturing licence agreement, completing the technical negotiation stage covering the transfer of 80% of engine technology

Private industry expects a timebound defence acquisition rules review

Must include clear measures to enforce shorter procurement, say insiders

India eyes stealth edge with new submarines amid China's growing presence

Advanced Project 75(I) seen as urgent amid China's growing presence in Indian Ocean

Govt must step in for AMCA to yield pvt fighter jet maker: Sources

Apprehensions persist that a HAL-led joint venture or consortium could ultimately secure the bid to build the prototype of India's first stealth combat aircraft

Ready to ease entry barriers for pvt firms keen on Amca: Defence secy

The private industry has welcomed the Amca execution model, under which both private and public Indian defence firms have been given equal opportunity to compete for developing the fighter's prototype

The case for a second fighter jet maker in India isn't compelling: HAL CMD

Hindustan Aeronautics CMD D K Sunil says the aerospace major is leveraging private-sector partnerships to boost production capacity and address the IAF's concerns over depleting squadron strength