Category: Defence

Completion of a six-day transit from Malé, Maldives, marking the second port call of its ongoing mission. Phuket: The IOS SAGAR-INS Sunayna, with a multinational crew from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs), is on deployment to the Indian Ocean Region, reinforcing the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions). The current edition of IOS SAGAR, which commenced in Mar 2026, also reflects India’s leadership role as Chair of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS). During the port call at Phuket, IOS SAGAR is scheduled to engage…

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New Delhi/Goa | In a major boost to India’s maritime security architecture, Goa Shipyard Limited has delivered the Indian Navy’s first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) named ‘Shachi’, marking the beginning of a new class of advanced surveillance and patrol ships designed for multi-role naval operations. The vessel, also designated Yard 1280, is the first of a planned series of 11 NGOPVs being constructed simultaneously at Goa Shipyard Limited and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. A Key Step in Indigenous Naval Modernisation Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief…

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New Delhi | In a major step toward future-ready warfare, the Indian Army has released its first comprehensive technology roadmap for drones and loitering munitions, marking a significant shift in how the force plans to integrate unmanned systems into modern combat operations. The roadmap was launched at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi in collaboration with the Drone Federation of India and has been developed by the Army Design Bureau. It outlines a structured vision for 30 different drone and loitering munition platforms, grouped into five key operational categories. Focus on Future…

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New Delhi/Bengaluru: Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has said that lessons learned from Operation Sindoor have significantly transformed the Indian Army’s approach to future warfare, leading to the creation of a dedicated “Psychological Defence Unit” to counter information warfare and misinformation in modern conflicts. Speaking at the “RAN Samvad 2026” tri-services forum in Bengaluru, the Army Chief emphasized that future wars will no longer be confined to traditional battlefields, but will unfold across multiple domains including land, cyber, space, and information environments. Operation Sindoor highlights multi-domain complexity…

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New Delhi/Bengaluru: Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CIDS) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has emphasized that true defence self-reliance goes far beyond manufacturing weapons, stating that India must achieve complete control over defence systems, software, and data architecture to ensure operational independence. Speaking at the “RAN Samvad 2026” defence dialogue, Air Marshal Dixit underlined that modern warfare is no longer defined solely by platforms and weapons, but increasingly by integrated systems, digital networks, and real-time data control. Self-reliance means system control, not just manufacturing Air Marshal Dixit stated that while India…

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New Delhi: The Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) programme has received a significant technological boost after Norway’s Kongsberg Maritime signed a contract to supply advanced waterjet propulsion systems for the upcoming warships. The deal is expected to enhance the speed, agility and operational efficiency of India’s future coastal combat fleet. Advanced propulsion for next-gen warships Under the agreement, Kongsberg Maritime will supply a total of 18 large “KaMeWa waterjets” for the six missile vessels being constructed under the NGMV programme. Each ship will be fitted with three waterjet…

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New Delhi: In a significant step toward strengthening India’s defence self-reliance, GE Aerospace has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to establish an in-country depot facility for the F404-IN20 engine used in the indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft. The new facility will enable the repair and overhaul of Tejas engines within India, eliminating the need to send them abroad for maintenance and significantly reducing turnaround time. Major Boost for Tejas Fleet Readiness The F404-IN20 engine powers the HAL Tejas in its Mk1 and Mk1A variants. Until now,…

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Lucknow: Surgeon Vice Admiral Kavita Sahai, AVSM, SM, VSM, Director General Medical Services (Navy), paid heartfelt tribute to the brave soldiers of the Army Medical Corps during her visit to the AMC Centre and College in Lucknow. On April 11, 2026, she laid a wreath at the AMC War Memorial ‘Shraddhanjali’ located in the Lucknow Cantonment, honoring the supreme sacrifice of AMC personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. During the visit, she was accompanied by Lieutenant General Shivendra Singh, AVSM, Commandant of the AMC Centre…

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Mumbai: India’s defence sector has emerged as a standout performer in 2026, with the Nifty India Defence Index gaining over 7.5% year-to-date (YTD), significantly outperforming the broader NIFTY 50, which has declined by more than 8% during the same period. The rally has been driven by robust order inflows, strong export momentum, and India’s strategic push to become a global defence manufacturing hub. However, analysts caution that rising input costs and supply chain disruptions could weigh on margins in the near term. Strong Momentum Backed by Orders The sector’s growth…

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