Ministry Of Defence

Kusha maiden test places India in elite long-range air defence club

The DRDO-developed Kusha missile successfully intercepted a simulated aerial target, marking a major milestone in India's pursuit of self-reliance in strategic air defence

India invites private firms to build high-altitude surveillance airships

The ₹15,000-crore programme aims to develop indigenous near-space airships for persistent surveillance, with the Centre funding up to 70 per cent of development costs

Execution pick-up needed for the order book-loaded defence sector

India's defence sector has a robust order pipeline supported by higher procurement approvals, but faster execution remains critical to convert orders into revenue and sustain growth

Mighty, majestic and matchless: INS Mahendragiri set for induction

India will commission its sixth indigenous stealth frigate, INS Mahendragiri, on July 11, strengthening maritime deterrence and advancing self-reliance under Project 17A

Defence shares Zen, Paras, Dynamatic, Unimech rally up to 6%; here's why

Defence stocks in focus: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹52,000 crore to strengthen the combat capabilities of the armed forces.

Bharat Forge gains 2%, hits new high; what's driving stock price?

Bharat Forge secured a ₹425 crore contract from the Ministry of Defence to supply Gas Turbine Generators (GTGs) for the Indian Navy.

Bharat Forge bags ₹425 crore Indian Navy gas turbine generator order

The contract involves supplying indigenous gas turbine generators for Kolkata-class destroyers and marks a step forward in naval equipment indigenisation

Defence ministry signs ₹449 crore deal for 20 indigenous Navy GNSS jammers

The induction of the systems will support the safe operation of Indian Navy vessels in complex operational conditions

Govt appoints new CDS, Navy chief amid theatre command restructuring push

Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani (Retd.) to lead military integration push, while Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes charge amid maritime security challenges

India test-fires glide weapon system for precision long-range strikes

India conducted the maiden flight-trial of the indigenous TARA glide weapon system, enhancing the Indian Air Force's stand-off precision strike capability with a low-cost smart munition

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

Govt appoints Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty as Sebi whole-time member

March 24 (Reuters) - India has ​appointed ompella ​Venkata Ramana ‌Murty as whole-time member of market egulator Securities & Exchange Board of India ‌for a period of three years, a government otice showed late ​on uesday.

MoD signs ₹5,083 crore helicopter, missile deals with HAL and Russia

The Dornier 228 is a light transport and maritime patrol aircraft known for its short take-off and landing capability, making it ideal for operations from coastal airstrips

US Congress delegation, envoy Sergio Gor holds meeting with defence secy

The meeting, held on January 27 featured wide-ranging discussions on deepening defence industry collaboration and advancing bilateral military ties

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

₹3.84 trn in weapon, equipment acquisition proposals approved in 2025: MoD

While these proposals will take time to translate into contracts, they nonetheless point to an enhanced focus on military modernisation

Northern borders 'stable yet sensitive': Defence Ministry in 2025 review

The Defence Ministry said the northern borders remain "stable yet sensitive", noting reduced PLA deployment after 2024 disengagement and continued India-China engagement in 2025

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 R&D: Parliamentary panel calls for adequate budgetary provisions

The committee said the ministry is adopting emerging technologies of warfare and it has recommended that adequate budgetary provisions for research and development be made available to the armed force

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