Category: Defence

New Delhi |  India’s largest tri-services military drill, Exercise Trishul 2025, has reaffirmed the nation’s growing preparedness for multi-domain warfare, integrating land, sea and air operations under a single, coordinated framework. Conducted from October 30 to November 13 across Rajasthan, Gujarat and the northern Arabian Sea, the exercise brought together the Army, Navy and Air Force in a massive display of joint combat capability. According to The Diplomat, the scale, timing and new operational concepts tested during Trishul make it one of India’s most significant drills in recent years. The…

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New Delhi : In a significant boost to high-altitude mobility and operational readiness, the Indian Army has finalized the acquisition of 18 advanced articulated all-terrain vehicles (AATVs), designated BvS10 ‘Sindhu’. The platforms will be manufactured in India by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in partnership with Swedish defence major BAE Systems. According to an official statement from L&T, the contract—valued at approximately ₹245 crore—falls under the “Buy (Indian)” category, mandating over 60% indigenous content. The AATVs will be produced at L&T’s Hazira Armoured Systems Complex in Gujarat. As per defence sources,…

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Mumbai | In a landmark moment for India’s maritime capability, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahe, the first vessel of the indigenously built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW–SWC). The warship, designed and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited, marks a significant addition to India’s coastal defence architecture. Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi was the Chief Guest at the commissioning ceremony held at the Mumbai Naval Dockyard. Addressing the event, he said, “Land, sea and air are not separate domains but parts of one unified national security…

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New Delhi  — In a major boost to India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and France’s Safran Electronics & Defence have signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement (JVCA) to produce the HAMMER smart precision-guided air-to-ground weapon system within the country. The agreement was formalised in New Delhi on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ defence initiative. Under the JV, a new private limited company will be established with an equal 50–50 partnership between BEL and Safran. BEL will oversee final assembly, quality checks and…

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New Delhi: In a landmark breakthrough for global cryogenic propulsion, ISRO has successfully demonstrated a bootstrap mode start of its CE-20 cryogenic engine—marking what is believed to be the first such achievement in the world for a gas-generator cycle engine without external start-up assistance. The CE-20 engine powers the upper stage of the LVM3, India’s most powerful operational launch vehicle. The engine is already certified for flight at thrust levels between 19 and 22 tonnes and has been fully qualified for human spaceflight under the Gaganyaan programme. Under normal conditions,…

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New Delhi: The Adani Group has unveiled a major investment plan worth ₹7,000 crore to expand its ammunition manufacturing capabilities, marking one of the largest private-sector pushes in India’s defence production landscape. The investment will primarily scale up operations at the Group’s 500-acre Kanpur facility, which currently manufactures about 150 million rounds of small-calibre ammunition annually. With the new expansion, the plant’s output is expected to surge to nearly 500 million rounds per year, aimed at catering to both Indian military requirements and rising export demand. The move comes at…

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New Delhi: India has launched an accelerated production drive for its indigenous Akash surface-to-air missile (SAM) system following the weapon’s strong battlefield performance during Operation Sindoor earlier this year. The May 2025 operation saw Akash units of the Indian Air Force and Army intercept multiple incoming Pakistani short-range ballistic and cruise missiles, offering the first full demonstration of the system’s combat readiness under live operational conditions. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), which leads the production of Akash missiles, has begun expanding manufacturing capacity at its Bhanur plant and is preparing additional…

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New Delhi: The United States has cleared a major defence package for India worth nearly $93 million, signalling a further deepening of strategic and military cooperation between the two nations. The approval covers the sale of M982A1 Excalibur precision-guided artillery projectiles and FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles, both considered critical upgrades for India’s evolving battlefield requirements. According to official notifications, the deal includes 216 Excalibur rounds valued at $47.1 million. The GPS-guided artillery projectiles are known for their high accuracy, long-range strike capability and effectiveness in difficult terrain. The package…

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New Delhi | The United States has cleared a potential $45.7 million foreign military sale to India for FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile systems, further deepening strategic defence cooperation between the two nations. The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has formally notified Congress of the proposed transfer. Under the package, India will receive 100 Javelin missile rounds along with one “fly-to-buy” missile for evaluation. The deal also includes 25 Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLU) or Javelin Block 1 CLUs, offering enhanced precision for infantry operations across complex terrains. The proposed…

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New Delhi | In a major setback to India’s ongoing defence acquisition, three Apache AH-64E attack helicopters en route from the United States to the Indian Army were forced to turn back mid-journey after Türkey refused airspace clearance, defence sources revealed. The helicopters, being transported aboard an Antonov AN-124 cargo aircraft, had taken off from Boeing’s facility in Mesa, Arizona, but were compelled to return to the US after days of unexpected delay in the UK. A Sudden U-Turn After Days of Unusual Grounding in the UK The three Apaches—painted…

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