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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

India decides it will not operate a third aircraft carrier. Here is why

Instead of pursuing a three-aircraft carrier fleet, which would have kept two ships operational at all times, the Navy is reportedly focusing on a second indigenous ship to replace INS Vikramaditya

Budget 2025: Defence still below 2% of GDP; 'Aatmanirbharta' push continues

Latest allocation continues five-year trend of declining defence spending as a share of GDP and budget, with FY26 showing a slight recovery in the latter but remaining unchanged in the former

Budget 2025: Rs 20k cr Nuclear Mission for small modular reactor, 5 by 2033

Global interest in small modular reactors has been increasing due to their ability to provide flexible power generation and base-load power for a range of applications, says NITI Aayog report

Budget 2025: Defence allocation sees marginal rise at 1.9% of GDP

It is unclear at the moment what portions of this year's capital budget the three services will receive, because the breakup is no longer separately marked in public documents

Budget 2025: Defence gets Rs 6.81 trn; aircraft, engines, ships in focus

The MoD has designated 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms', announcing in December that the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 is 'expected to undergo a complete revamp' this year

Aero India 2025: Russian stealth jet Su-57 confirmed, US F-35 uncertain

Russia's Su-57 fighter will be showcased in India for the first time at Aero India's 15th edition, coinciding with India's development of its fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft

China expanding military infra along LAC despite Oct pact, diplomatic talks

The expansion of Chinese infrastructure, including new roads, bridges, helipads, and gun positions, reportedly follows a similar pattern across all three sectors of the LAC

China claims first 'radar' enabling submarines to destroy high-flying jets

China's 'deep-sea radar' could potentially shift its submarines from being targets to becoming hunters in anti-submarine warfare

DeepSeek: Has China won 'AI war' against the US or just the first battle?

Chinese tech leaders have lauded DeepSeek's disruptive potential, with one reportedly stating that China should have confidence in 'eventually winning the AI war with the US'

India's Pralay missile debuts on R-Day, closing gap with China, Pakistan

The Pralay missile was specifically designed to meet the Indian Army's requirements for a tactical conventional missile suitable for battlefield use

Opportunity, risks for India in Quad's Trump card to counter China

Grouping's first meeting under new US President reaffirms its commitment to Indo-Pacific security, though experts flag concerns, writes Bhaswar Kumar

MDL, ThyssenKrupp invited for Rs 70,000 cr submarine deal negotiations

The cost of the deal was initially benchmarked at approximately Rs 43,000 crore a decade ago

DRDO to unveil laser weapon, Pralay missile at Republic Day Parade 2025

DRDO's Republic Day tableau will feature a laser-based directed energy weapon, while physical systems like Pralay, Pinaka, Akash, and BrahMos will highlight India's advanced defence capabilities