Day: May 5, 2026

Prayagraj: India’s defence sector has undergone a major transformation over the past decade, with domestic production rising sharply by 174 per cent to ₹1.54 lakh crore, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Speaking at the North Tech Symposium 2026, the Minister said India has moved from being heavily dependent on defence imports to becoming an emerging exporter of military hardware and systems. Defence exports have surged nearly 34 times to ₹23,622 crore during the same period. He noted that the private sector has…

New Delhi: Mahindra & Mahindra has unveiled a rugged, defence-spec all-terrain vehicle (ATV) based on the Mahindra Thar Roxx, igniting discussions among automotive enthusiasts about the potential for a road-legal civilian version. The stripped-down ATV, shared by Anand Mahindra on social media, is designed with a clear focus on functionality over aesthetics. Built for military applications, the vehicle showcases a raw, purpose-driven design that many believe could translate well into a lifestyle off-road SUV for civilian use. At its core, the ATV retains the Thar Roxx’s proven 2.2-litre diesel engine,…

New Delhi: Sagar Adani has underscored the urgent need for large-scale electrification in India, calling it the country’s most effective safeguard against global economic and geopolitical shocks. Speaking at the Economist Resilient Futures Summit, he said energy access will define national resilience in the 21st century. Highlighting the ripple effects of ongoing geopolitical tensions, including disruptions linked to the US-Iran conflict, Adani noted that energy markets remain highly vulnerable to supply shocks. “We’ve all seen how conflict in one region can disrupt supply chains across continents,” he said, warning that…

New Delhi: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured a major contract worth ₹1,251 crore from the Ministry of Defence for the supply of an indigenous Ground Based Mobile Electronic Intelligence System (GBMES) to the Indian Army. The deal marks a significant boost to BEL’s order book and reinforces India’s ongoing push for self-reliance in defence technology. The GBMES is a state-of-the-art electronic intelligence platform designed by the Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), Hyderabad, and will be manufactured by BEL. The system is capable of detecting, classifying, and locating radar emissions,…

Bengaluru: Kota Ravi has assumed office as the 22nd Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), marking a significant leadership transition at India’s premier aerospace and defence public sector undertaking. He succeeds D. K. Sunil, who retired on April 30 upon superannuation. Bringing with him over three decades of experience spanning aerospace and defence (A&D), manufacturing, and electronics, Ravi’s appointment comes at a crucial juncture as HAL seeks to expand its global footprint and strengthen indigenous defence capabilities. In his message upon taking charge, Ravi outlined an…