Defence

India's defence sector reaches an inflexion point as private firms rise

Defence production has risen 140% since FY17, while private-sector output has grown 198%, as policy reforms increasingly open strategic programmes to industry.

Uttar Pradesh’s defence policy: How the state plans to attract aerospace investments

Uttar Pradesh’s defence policy aims to attract aerospace and defence investments by offering incentives and building a stronger manufacturing ecosystem.

India's KAL attack drone eyes Gulf, global markets amid export push

IG Defence's indigenous long-range attack drone KAL has drawn interest from Gulf nations and is being readied for exports, subject to government approvals and export clearances

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh takes charge as new Deputy Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh, a fighter pilot with over 3,500 hours of flying experience, on Saturday took charge as the new Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, officials said. The air officer succeeds Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, who superannuated on Friday after 39 years of distinguished service to the nation. Air Marshal Singh laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid homage to soldiers who laid down their lives in service of the nation. Air Marshal Singh who was commissioned on June 16, 1990, as a fighter pilot has over 3,500 hours of flying experience, the defence ministry said in a statement. He is a Cat 'A' Qualified Flying Instructor and an Experimental Test Pilot. The air marshal has held key operational, command and staff appointments in the Indian Air Force.

Order inflows, execution to keep growth elevated for Bharat Electronics

Despite weaker operational performance and lower order inflows in Q1, BEL remains confident of meeting FY27 guidance on sales, margins and fresh orders

Indigenous 350kg turbojet engine a milestone for private defence tech

India achieves a major aerospace milestone with its first indigenous 350kg thrust-class turbojet engine, strengthening domestic defence manufacturing capabilities

India is emerging as trusted defence partner: PM Modi in 'Mann ki Baat'

Addressing the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said that India continues to strengthen its defence capabilities and is emerging as a trusted global defence partner

Uranium to critical minerals: Key takeaways from the India-Australia joint statement | Business news

India and Australia have signed a series of major agreements covering uranium exports, defence, critical minerals, cyber security and trade, marking a significant upgrade in their strategic partnershi

Datanomics: Nato common funding gets equal share from US, Germany

Germany now matches the US in NATO's common funding, but Washington continues to shoulder the majority of indirect military contributions to the alliance

Nato leaders face defence, spending and Ukraine challenges in Ankara

Nato leaders meeting in Ankara on 7-8 July will focus on defence, deterrence, burden-sharing, military spending and sustaining support for Ukraine amid evolving security challenges

CM Yadav, Scindia lay foundation for Adani defence manufacturing unit in MP

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a defence manufacturing plant being established in Shivpuri district. The unit is being set up by Adani Defence and Aerospace, a subsidiary of the Adani Group, at a cost of about Rs 2,500 crore, said officials. It will provide new impetus to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of industrial development under the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India campaigns. The plant will comprise a missile complex, a composite propellant complex and a TNT complex, they said. The unit will create direct and indirect employment opportunities, including for local people, while small and medium enterprises in the region will have the opportunity to connect with the defence production supply chain, they said. Adani Group's Karan Adani and Jeet Adani also took part in the foundation-laying ceremony. During the event, Yadav and Scindia also inaugurated and performed the ...

India Inc's $3.4-trillion club: AI, IPL, defence emerge as new wealth creators

The latest Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 report shows that the combined valuation of the country’s top 500 most valuable private companies has crossed Rs 3.4 lakh crore.

Why UAE wants India's BrahMos missile, and what it signals for India

India and the UAE are discussing a potential defence deal involving the BrahMos supersonic missile and the Akashteer air-defence system. If finalized, it would mark a major boost for India's defence

India, Seychelles unveil 19 outcomes to deepen maritime, defence ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie unveiled 19 initiatives spanning maritime security, defence, healthcare, digital payments, education and space