Defence
India targets ₹3 trillion defence output, ₹50,000 crore exports by 2029
Singh set out the goals while chairing a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Defence on 'Modernisation of Indian Defence Forces'
 "India targets ₹3 trillion defence output, ₹50,000 crore exports by 2029")
PLA Air Force constrained by Tibetan plateau, says IAF chief A P Singh
IAF chief A P Singh says high-altitude airfields constrain China's air operations, while India benefits from lower-altitude bases, full payload capacity and faster response times
 "PLA Air Force constrained by Tibetan plateau, says IAF chief A P Singh")
Building capacity to counter 'collusive threats': IAF chief A P Singh
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh added the Indian Air Force's planning factors in the close China-Pakistan collaboration
 "Building capacity to counter 'collusive threats': IAF chief A P Singh")
The Mecca agreement is fuelled by regional concerns, say experts
India to watch how the Saudi Arabia-Turkiye-Pakistan agreement shapes, experts say
 "The Mecca agreement is fuelled by regional concerns, say experts")
The untested promise of the Mecca alliance
India isn't the target of the new Saudi Arabia-Turkiye-Pakistan pact, experts say
 "The untested promise of the Mecca alliance")
India's first pvt sector micro-missile set for maiden experimental trial
JWALA, India's first private-sector micro-missile, is set for trials after successful solid rocket motor tests, strengthening indigenous counter-drone capabilities
 "India's first pvt sector micro-missile set for maiden experimental trial")
What Chinese archives reveal about the 1962 war
How India and China came close to avoiding a war before domestic politics got in the way
 "What Chinese archives reveal about the 1962 war")
India-US defence diplomacy on display at Yudh Abhyas 2026 in Rajasthan
The bilateral military exercise brings together 600 personnel each from the Indian and US armies, with a focus on interoperability and multi-domain warfare
 "India-US defence diplomacy on display at Yudh Abhyas 2026 in Rajasthan")
Indigenous T-SHUL BEAM counter-drone system proves capability at Pokhran
IG Defence says the man-portable system uses directional radio-frequency countermeasures to disrupt command, telemetry, video and navigation links of hostile drones.
 "Indigenous T-SHUL BEAM counter-drone system proves capability at Pokhran")
India poised to benefit from global capex supercycle: Ravi Dharamshi
Global capex supercycle could put India at the centre of a new industrial buildout
 "India poised to benefit from global capex supercycle: Ravi Dharamshi")
News in brief (region) - South Asia
From an Indian naval visit to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh's fighter-jet plans to military upgrades in Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Afghanistan, here are key developments from South Asia.
 "News in brief (region) - South Asia")
Defence growth trajectory remains elevated, but execution holds the key
Rising defence orders and policy support point to strong growth for domestic manufacturers, but supply-chain gaps, lumpy spending and execution remain key risks.
 "Defence growth trajectory remains elevated, but execution holds the key")
Jefferies sees $60-bn defence opportunity, starts coverage on two firms
Brokerage expects domestic defence capital expenditure to grow at a 16% CAGR through FY30 and initiates coverage on Solar Industries and Astra Microwave with 'Buy' ratings
 "Jefferies sees $60-bn defence opportunity, starts coverage on two firms")
India, Belgium expand defence ties, set to double trade in 5 years
The two countries announced 10 outcomes, including a defence pact covering joint weapons production, as they seek to deepen economic and strategic cooperation
 "India, Belgium expand defence ties, set to double trade in 5 years")
Rajnath unveils 10-year defence diplomacy roadmap for global partnerships
Experts say announcement signals the country can both project power and offer stability amid global uncertainties
 "Rajnath unveils 10-year defence diplomacy roadmap for global partnerships")
HAL, Samtel open India's first public-private defence avionics facility
The new facility will house testing and quality assurance capabilities for advanced display systems, besides supporting the design, development, manufacturing and product support of display systems
 "HAL, Samtel open India's first public-private defence avionics facility")
India's Rafale demand keeps French defence exports high: Report
The Rafale deal is part of a broader India-France defence relationship as the two countries agreed to expand cooperation in "co-design, co-development and co-production".
India signs ₹1,943 crore deal to lease 2 drones from US company
India's Navy will lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones from General Atomics for ₹1,943 crore, strengthening maritime surveillance and intelligence capabilities
 "India signs ₹1,943 crore deal to lease 2 drones from US company")
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.
 "India's defence sector reaches an inflexion point as private firms rise")
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.
 "Uttar Pradesh’s defence policy: How the state plans to attract aerospace investments")