Category: Defence

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s economic resilience during his address to the Indian diaspora in Muscat, Oman, on 18 December 2025. Speaking at the Maitri Parv program, he emphasised that India remains the fastest-growing major economy amid a global slowdown. Recent data showed India’s growth exceeding 8 per cent, even as leading global economies grapple with headwinds. Modi pointed out that while the world’s largest economies struggle for modest gains of a few per cent, India sustains high growth rates. This performance underscores the nation’s capabilities and…

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New Delhi: India’s private space sector has achieved a remarkable funding milestone, securing $150 million so far in the current financial year, the highest since the government permitted private participation in 2020. This surge, announced by IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka at the India Economic Forum in New Delhi, underscores the rapid maturation of the ecosystem. The figure was reached earlier in the week, with projections indicating totals will exceed $200 million by March 2026, more than double the previous fiscal’s inflows.​ Investor enthusiasm has intensified, propelled by policy reforms that…

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New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Air Force Commanders’ Conclave, where he lauded the Indian Air Force’s performance during Operation Sindoor. He highlighted India’s “high-impact, short-duration” operational capability, demonstrated effectively by the armed forces in this decisive action. Singh urged commanders to extract valuable lessons from the operation and remain prepared for future challenges. Operation Sindoor commenced early on 7 May, targeting multiple terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Indian Air Force executed strikes with courage, speed, and precision, destroying terror camps. This swift response effectively…

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New Delhi: India’s pursuit of sixth-generation aerial superiority represents a profound strategic recalibration, moving decisively from platform-centric development to a technology-led paradigm. As global air forces evolve beyond fifth-generation capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has issued a clarion call through its Research Centre Imarat (RCI). In December 2025, RCI launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting Indian private firms and deep-tech start-ups to collaborate on quantum avionic sensors, signalling New Delhi’s ambition to dominate the skies of the 2040s. This pivot comes at a time when the…

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New Delhi: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has awarded a significant ₹640 crore contract to Gurugram-based Lotus Advanced Technologies for the supply of advanced AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) maritime patrol radars designed for integration onto the Indian Navy’s Dornier Do-228 maritime surveillance aircraft. The contract, announced in mid-December 2025, represents a strategic partnership between the defence contractor and Israel’s IAI-Elta Systems Ltd, marking an important milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing and enhance maritime domain awareness across its vast exclusive economic zone. Lotus Advanced Technologies, a growing micro,…

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New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s defence technology capabilities, DRDO formally handed over an indigenously developed high-voltage power supply system from Versabyte Data Systems Pvt Ltd to the armed forces at DRDO Bhawan. The handover was witnessed by senior DRDO officials and defence leadership. Developed under DRDO’s Technology Development Fund (TDF), the power supply will be used in airborne self-protection jammers, supporting both pulse and continuous-wave operations critical for aircraft survivability. This marks a significant step in transitioning advanced defence technologies from laboratories to operational deployment. Versabyte, a…

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New Delhi/Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a cordial telephone conversation, underlining the importance of sustaining momentum in boosting bilateral trade and advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. The discussion, occurring amid ongoing negotiations for a Bilateral Trade Agreement, focused on deepening cooperation across key sectors, including critical technologies, energy, defence, and security. Both leaders highlighted the strategic value of initiatives such as the India-US COMPACT framework—Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce, and Technology—to drive innovative collaborations. Prime Minister Modi described the conversation…

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Bengaluru: TATA Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have announced the establishment of a new Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Bengaluru to support the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fleet of C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft. The facility is expected to enhance operational readiness and sustainment capabilities for the 12 C-130Js currently in service with the IAF. Known for their reliability and versatility, these aircraft perform both military and humanitarian missions, including operations in challenging high-altitude regions such as Daulat Beg Oldi and Nyoma Air Base in eastern Ladakh. The…

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New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is intensifying its focus on developing technologies and applications tailored for the defence sector, highlighting space as a critical factor in future warfare. ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan stated that the organisation has established a comprehensive roadmap to guide defence-focused space initiatives, reflecting the strategic importance of satellites and related technologies for national security. He stressed that communication, navigation, and earth observation satellites are essential for effective military operations, and their continuous availability is vital for the safety of the nation. Speaking…

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New Delhi: India is making significant strides in expanding its nuclear energy capabilities through the development of innovative small modular reactors (SMRs), led by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). These reactors are designed to meet diverse energy requirements while supporting India’s clean energy and decarbonisation goals. The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has revealed that BARC is actively working on multiple SMR designs, including the 200 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-200) and a 55 MWe Small Modular Reactor (SMR-55). Additionally, high-temperature gas-cooled reactors with outputs of up to…

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