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Bhaswar Kumar has over seven years of experience in journalism. He has written on India Inc, corporate governance, government policy, and economic data. Currently, he covers defence, security and geopolitics, focusing on defence procurement policies, defence and aerospace majors, and developments in India’s neighbourhood.
Bhaswar Kumar has over seven years of experience in journalism. He has written on India Inc, corporate governance, government policy, and economic data. Currently, he covers defence, security and geopolitics, focusing on defence procurement policies, defence and aerospace majors, and developments in India’s neighbourhood.
CDS calls for building a 'space culture' rooted in doctrine, strategy, and original thought
Private sector defence exports stayed largely flat year-on-year
The Tiger Triumph humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise comes even as India continues its efforts to assist Myanmar under Operation Brahma, following last week's devastating earthquake
The total value of defence contracts awarded by the MoD in 2024-25 crossed Rs 2.09 trillion, double the previous record set in 2023-24
Since the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board, profits are up, the order book is looking healthy in parts, but export gaps persist
In another first, Navy to deploy ship with joint crew from India and nine other nations
Military procurements worth ₹54K cr get preliminary approval
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
Jaishankar says trust and strategic partnerships are key in today's economy
Bongosagar 2025 exercise took place this week, featuring Indian Navy's destroyer INS Ranvir and Bangladesh Navy's frigate BNS Abu Ubaidah
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
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
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
IAF's active squadrons have fallen to 31 against the authorised 42, with an ageing fleet and delayed inductions exacerbating the issue
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'
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
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
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
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
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