Bhaswar Kumar

1,000 acres slated for UP Defence Corridor; ₹3,500 cr investments expected

Jhansi node has emerged as the preferred destination for investors, with major proposals totalling about ₹1,700 cr

Republic Day 2026: Bhairav commandos, indigenous weapons to headline parade

For the first time, select armed forces contingents will appear in 'battle array' formations, showcasing how equipment and manpower are integrated in combat

Trying to increase trust with China: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi

General Upendra Dwivedi's annual news conference highlights India's approach

A restructured Army: IBGs cleared, 30 other organisational changes approved

Defence sources told Business Standard that four IBGs will be raised initially, with the focus on the Army's strike corps

Defence spending rises, but not its share in GDP

Operation Sindoor might prompt an increase in expenditure in the coming years

Inside the next Defence budget

Industry insiders expect the government to push military modernisation much further - and faster

₹1.8 trn defence contracts signed by Q3 FY26, modernisation gains pace

MoD's push for a sharp increase in modernisation funding gains strength ahead of Budget

When India chose direct action over deterrence, shifting doctrine in 2025

Marked by Op Sindoor, the year saw a shift in doctrine, thinking on future wars

Tata Advanced Systems breaks ground on C-130J MRO facility in Bengaluru

MRO operations will start in early 2027

UN peacekeeping: India short on share of women troops

Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and China fare better in proportional terms

Trump security plan urges improved India ties, continued Quad cooperation

Released last week, President Trump's security strategy calls for working with India to secure the Indo-Pacific, the South China Sea, and US interests in the Western Hemisphere

Putin visit: Russia seeks stronger civil nuclear partnership with India

The two leaders will review the entire range of the multifaceted defence relations, including military and military technical cooperation

AI in the Box: Army's plan to gain an edge

Future battlefields will require on-site processing hardware and capabilities at the frontline, says a senior Army officer

Putin visit: India, Russia to discuss Su-57 stealth jets, more S-400 units

Russia's share in India's arms imports has halved over 15 years, though it remains the country's largest supplier

DRDO to streamline start-up engagement for stronger defence R&D: MoD

DRDO test facilities opened to industry and related standard operating procedures formulated

Will seek 2x normal growth in FY27 military modernisation budget: Def Secy

India may seek a 20% rise in defence modernisation spending next year as the MoD pushes for faster upgrades, stronger exports, and stricter accountability across domestic and foreign defence suppliers

Civil-military fusion, reorganisation of some DPSUs needed: Defence Secy

Defence Secretary urges credible private firms and DPSUs to join hands to compete for projects and developing platforms

Army to become 'future-ready' with three-phase transformation plan: COAS

COAS says initiative is aligned with the Viksit Bharat vision and will culminate in 2047

India needs a national defence innovation authority: SIDM President

Navy chief says more than 150 new start-ups and MSMEs have entered the defence ecosystem

Hindustan Aeronautics revamp study to be ready by March next year

Govt ropes in BCG to conduct study in view of firm's growing order book