Defence

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

Best of BS Opinion: When access becomes power

From AI access and workforce disruption to economic reform and market opportunities, this edition explores how nations and industries navigate narrowing gateways

Ashok Leyland explores autonomous Stallion, drones for armed forces

The commercial vehicle maker is also developing a hydrogen-powered Stallion and targeting defence mobility opportunities worth ₹11,000 crore over the next three to five years

Putin pitches Su-57 stealth jet to India, may agree for co-production

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered New Delhi Russia's fifth-generation stealth aircraft Sukhoi Su-57 and even suggested that the combat jet could even be jointly produced in India in line with the strong strategic partnership between the two countries. For decades, Russia has served as India's primary defence supplier. However, persistent supply chain disruptions and delivery delays stemming from the war in Ukraine have forced New Delhi to aggressively diversify its military procurement strategy. After a years-long search for a fifth-generation fighter jet, India has launched its ambitious Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, widely regarded as the nation's largest indigenous aerospace programme. In an interaction with heads of leading global news agencies, including PTI on Thursday night, Putin delving into various aspects of India-Russia defence and military ties, said Moscow is still keen to involve New Delhi in the Su-57 aircraft programme. "As for the .

RudraM-II air-to-surface missile passes key flight test over Bay of Bengal

The indigenous air-to-surface missile validated critical subsystems and precision-strike capabilities, marking a key step towards operational induction

Gen NS Raja Subramani takes charge as new CDS, succeeds Gen Anil Chauhan

Gen NS Raja Subramani on Sunday took charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff and his primary mandate will be to implement the ambitious military theaterisation plan and bolster tri-services synergy. He succeeded Gen Anil Chauhan, who signed off after completing his tenure as the country's senior-most military commander on Saturday. Gen Subramani, widely known as an expert on Pakistan and China, was serving as the Military Advisor at the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). He retired as the Vice Chief of Army Staff on July 31 last year. As Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Subramani's primary task will be to implement the theaterisation model by rolling out integrated military commands. In his illustrious career spanning over 40 years, Gen Subramani served across a wide spectrum of conflict and terrain profiles and held numerous Command, Staff and Instructional appointments. He served as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff from July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025 and was General ..

DRDO may soon bring pvt players on board to make Astra air-to-air weapon

Move follows lessons drawn from West Asia crisis, Russia-Ukraine war, and Pakistan's decision to raise Army Rocket Force Command

India's conventional submarine gap widens amid delays and regional rivalry

Experts express concern as Pakistan expands its fleet with air-independent propulsion technology

How defence stocks became India’s hottest market bet

One year after Operation Sindoor, India’s defence stocks have emerged as one of the market’s biggest success stories. While broader markets struggled, defence companies saw massive investor interest.