Defence Deals
Explained: The Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement and its key provisions
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a defence pact that treats an attack on one as an attack on all, with Egypt and other countries seen as possible future members
 "Explained: The Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement and its key provisions")
Saudi, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoil
Iran and its allies have been firing on Saudi and other Gulf states, and blockading their energy shipments, since US and Israel attacked it on Feb 28 in major escalation of years of regional tumult
 "Saudi, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoil")
Sigma Advanced Systems bags ₹1,013 crore export order for artillery shells
The order from a North American customer will be executed over the next six to 12 months and strengthens the company's position in the global defence supply chain
 "Sigma Advanced Systems bags ₹1,013 crore export order for artillery shells")
Beyond Indonesia: Which Southeast Asian nations are buying Indian missiles?
Indonesia has become the latest Southeast Asian nation to buy Indian missiles, reinforcing the region's growing importance in India's defence export strategy
 "Beyond Indonesia: Which Southeast Asian nations are buying Indian missiles?")
Datanomics: India records arms trade surplus, hits record in FY26
India's arms trade surplus hits a record in FY26 as exports surge, partners shift to Europe and Armenia, and BrahMos missile sales talks with the UAE gather pace
 "Datanomics: India records arms trade surplus, hits record in FY26")
US approves $8.6 bn arms sales to West Asian allies amid Iran tensions
The approvals come as the US and Israel's war against Iran entered its ninth week since the conflict began, and more than three weeks after a fragile ceasefire took effect
 "US approves $8.6 bn arms sales to West Asian allies amid Iran tensions")
MoD signs ₹975 crore deal to boost Army's mine-clearing capability
India boosts battlefield mobility as Ministry of Defence signs ₹975 crore deal for indigenous mine-clearing systems for T-72 Ajeya and T-90 Bhishma tanks
 "MoD signs ₹975 crore deal to boost Army's mine-clearing capability")
Iran signs €500 mn missile deal with Russia to rebuild air defences
Iran has signed a nearly €500 million deal with Russia to buy portable air-defence missiles, aiming to quickly rebuild its weakened air shield after last year's conflict damaged key defence systems
 "Iran signs €500 mn missile deal with Russia to rebuild air defences")
What is HAMMER? The air-to-surface weapon India & France will make together
The increasing role of modern air warfare and local production of the HAMMER is expected to increase India's stand-off strike capability and fulfil the demand for the future
 "What is HAMMER? The air-to-surface weapon India & France will make together")
Bharat Forge signs ₹300 cr contract under EP-VI norms for army, navy
Bharat Forge bags ₹300 crore EP-VI defence contracts to supply indigenous ISR drones and loitering munitions to the Army and Navy, boosting Atmanirbhar Bharat push.
 "Bharat Forge signs ₹300 cr contract under EP-VI norms for army, navy")
PM Modi meets German Chancellor Merz in Gujarat: What's on the agenda
The German Chancellor, who is on a two-day visit, will be accompanied by a 25-member delegation consisting of several chief executive officers
 "PM Modi meets German Chancellor Merz in Gujarat: What's on the agenda")
Defence ministry signs ₹4,666 crore deals for carbines, torpedoes
The Ministry of Defence has inked ₹4,666 crore defence contracts with Bharat Forge, PLR Systems and Italy's WASS to supply CQB carbines to the Army and Navy and torpedoes for submarines
 "Defence ministry signs ₹4,666 crore deals for carbines, torpedoes")
India to procure more Israeli Heron Mk II UAVs under emergency provisions
The Indian armed forces' positive operational experience with Heron Mk II during Operation Sindoor has prompted the acquisition
 "India to procure more Israeli Heron Mk II UAVs under emergency provisions")
MH-60R support pact: How it boosts Indian Navy's anti-submarine capability
The LOAs signed with the US include technical assistance, training, maintenance, repair, and providing spare parts for a period of five years at an approximate value of ₹ 7,995 crore
 "MH-60R support pact: How it boosts Indian Navy's anti-submarine capability")
L&T, General Atomics partner to build drones for Indian armed forces
The Indian conglomerate will act as prime bidder, with the US firm to provide critical technology transfers
 "L&T, General Atomics partner to build drones for Indian armed forces")
Sweden set to get its first unmanned stealth jet in $276 million deal
The programme focuses on a stealth-capable unmanned aircraft and a family of wingman drones, supporting long-term planning for a Gripen successor under the Koncept för Framtida Stridsflyg programme
 "Sweden set to get its first unmanned stealth jet in $276 million deal")
French general 'interested in learning' about India's long-range weapons
France looks to India's homegrown rocket and drone systems for next-gen artillery upgrades
 "French general 'interested in learning' about India's long-range weapons")
India to get UK missile that boosted Ukraine's firepower against Russia
India strengthens tactical strike capabilities with British Lightweight Multirole Missiles, marking a new chapter in defence collaboration with the UK
 "India to get UK missile that boosted Ukraine's firepower against Russia")
Australia calls India a trusted partner during defence industry round table
Referring to India's participation in Exercise earlier this year, Khalil said it reflected the growing strategic convergence between the two nations
 "Australia calls India a trusted partner during defence industry round table")
India inks critical mineral, climate change and defence deals with UK
Modi, Starmer seek to build on FTA signed in July 24
 "India inks critical mineral, climate change and defence deals with UK")