Category: Defence

Mumbai: Tata Advanced Systems has completed internal trials of its indigenous 155mm Mounted Gun System (MGS), marking a significant step in India’s efforts to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing and artillery capabilities. The truck-mounted system combines a 155mm/52-calibre artillery gun with a high-mobility 6×6 military vehicle, eliminating the need for a separate towing platform. The design is based on technologies developed under the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) programme, in which DRDO and Indian industry have played key roles. A major feature of the MGS is its automated ammunition-handling system,…

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New Delhi: India’s ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme is approaching a decisive stage, with the government targeting September 2028 for the maiden flight of the country’s indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter. Meeting that deadline, however, could prove challenging given the programme’s development schedule, engine-related uncertainties and the complexity of integrating advanced combat systems. The Ministry of Defence has extended the deadline for private-sector companies to submit bids for the AMCA development and production contract to October 30, 2026. Tender conditions provide the selected development-cum-production partner up to 30 months…

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Commander Sumit Ghosh In an era of rapid technological disruption, the ability to develop, secure and deploy critical technologies is becoming central to national security, economic competitiveness and societal progress. Semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, space, telecommunications, quantum technologies, blockchain, energy storage and biotechnology are emerging as key pillars of 21st-century power. The Semiconductor Foundation Semiconductors are the foundation of the digital economy, powering everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to advanced computing and defence systems. As AI and data requirements expand, innovations in chip fabrication, memory and high-bandwidth connectivity…

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Lucknow: The 279th Raising Day of the Defence Accounts Department was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Ramayan Auditorium of the Regional Training Centre in Lucknow on Thursday. One of the country’s oldest departments functioning under the Ministry of Defence, the Defence Accounts Department marked the occasion with a series of cultural and sporting competitions. The celebrations also highlighted the department’s work culture, team spirit and commitment to social responsibility. A week-long series of activities preceded the main ceremony, including the “Cleanliness is Our Responsibility” campaign, a seminar organised on the…

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Lucknow: Lieutenant General Sanjay Mitra, AVSM, assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Indian Army’s Surya Command in Lucknow on October 1, 2026. Following the assumption of command, the Army Commander paid homage to fallen soldiers at the Smritika War Memorial in Lucknow, honouring their courage and supreme sacrifice. He subsequently inspected the Guard of Honour at a ceremonial parade. Lt Gen Mitra reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of operational preparedness, enhancing strategic response capabilities and strengthening multi-domain capabilities across the theatre. He also…

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New Delhi: Future Indian Air Force fighter aircraft could potentially engage targets without switching on their own onboard radars, as warfare increasingly moves towards interconnected networks of space, airborne, ground and passive sensors. The concept was highlighted by Deputy Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Tejpal Singh at the NDTV Defence Summit 2026. He described a shift away from the traditional model in which individual fighters independently detect, track and engage targets. Under a network-centric approach, information from multiple platforms could be combined to create a common operational picture.…

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New Delhi: Russia has renewed its pitch for closer fifth-generation fighter cooperation with India by highlighting its new twin-seat Su-57D, linking the aircraft’s configuration to operational requirements that India had raised during the earlier Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) programme. Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit 2026, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said the development of the twin-seat Su-57 reflects concepts that had previously been discussed by India and Russia. The remarks have brought renewed attention to the long-running differences that contributed to India’s withdrawal from the FGFA programme.…

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New Delhi: India is exploring possible engagement with international sixth-generation fighter programmes while continuing to develop its indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), reflecting a broader effort to prepare the armed forces for increasingly technology-driven warfare. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit 2026, outlined a vision for a “future-focused” military, noting the growing importance of advanced technologies and multi-domain operations in future conflicts. As part of this approach, India is examining opportunities associated with the UK-led Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), involving the United Kingdom, Italy…

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Lucknow: India’s plan to buy more Rafale jets from France will give the country a second fighter production line and push indigenisation further, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Sunday. Speaking at a fireside chat titled “Strategy to Capability: Building India’s Defence Edge” at the NDTV Defence Summit 2026, Singh talked about where India’s defence capabilities stand today, from fighter requirements to homegrown development and domestic manufacturing. Besides his role as Defence Secretary, he also holds additional charge as Secretary of DDR&D and Chairman of DRDO. On why the…

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