Category: Defence

Visakhapatnam: The Indian Navy is set to commission the stealth frigate INS Taragiri on April 3, 2026, at Visakhapatnam, marking a significant step in enhancing India’s maritime security. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to attend the commissioning ceremony. INS Taragiri is the fourth ship under the Project 17A programme, which focuses on the construction of advanced stealth frigates with modern combat capabilities and superior design. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai, the frigate showcases India’s growing expertise in indigenous warship development. MDL, often referred to as…

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Prague– The Czech Republic’s defence industry has witnessed a remarkable rise in recent years, highlighted by the successful stock-market listing of the Czechoslovak Group (CSG). The January 2026 IPO on Euronext Amsterdam valued the company at €25 billion, rising to €32 billion shortly after, and raised €3.8 billion to fund further expansion and acquisitions. The listing marked the largest defence IPO ever recorded and made CSG the most valuable publicly listed company in the Czech Republic. CSG, which began in the 1990s trading surplus military equipment following the Warsaw Pact’s…

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New Delhi: HFCL Limited has announced a major restructuring of its defence and aerospace operations, forming a new subsidiary, HFCL Advance Systems Private Limited (HASPL), to consolidate its aerostructures, radar systems, and thermal weapon sights businesses. The subsidiary begins operations with a confirmed order book of ₹16.8 billion, of which ₹15.7 billion comes from export contracts. The consolidation includes the acquisition of Spiral EHL Engineering, which will integrate the aerostructure and aeronautics business of Defsys Solutions, along with HFCL’s radar unit, Raddef Private Limited, and its thermal weapon sight operations.…

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Chennai: In a major push towards Atmanirbhar Bharat and self-reliance in defence technologies, the Indian Army’s Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) has entered into a partnership with IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation to accelerate indigenous engineering capabilities and reduce dependence on external sources for critical military technologies. The collaboration aims to identify, develop, and deploy indigenous solutions tailored to the evolving operational and maintenance needs of the Army. By integrating academic expertise, industry capabilities, and military insights, the partnership seeks to bridge the gap between frontline requirements and cutting-edge…

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BRO is fostering an ecosystem along the borders encompassing national security, development & connectivity: Shri Rajnath Singh “Under Border Roads Development Programme 2023-28, all-weather connectivity is being ensured in remote & high-altitude regions, strengthening operational mobility & defence preparedness” Delhi: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in New Delhi on March 25, 2026. Insightful deliberations were held on issues pertaining to defence, infrastructure development and ongoing strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening national security & operational preparedness.…

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Wellington: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC), visited the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington from March 22 to 24, 2026, where he addressed student officers of the Indian Armed Forces, officers from friendly foreign countries attending the 81st Staff Course, and the permanent staff of DSSC. During his address, Air Marshal Dixit highlighted the evolving nature of modern warfare and stressed the need for military leaders to adapt to emerging security challenges. He underscored the importance of joint operations and inter-service coordination in effectively…

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New Delhi: In a historic judgment, the Supreme Court of India has granted pension benefits to women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force who were released after 14 years of service. The decision addresses long-standing concerns regarding pension eligibility for women officers denied Permanent Commission (PC). One-Time Relief Using Extraordinary PowersInvoking its extraordinary powers, the Court allowed this relief as a one-time measure. Under existing rules, pension eligibility requires completion of 20 years of service. The ruling holds that women officers who were…

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Operational & technological lessons should be studied to improve our own preparedness: Rajnath Singh “Need to formalise integrated roadmap for next decade factoring in lessons learnt, challenges & opportunities while ensuring Aatmanirbharta” Delhi: Raksha Mantri  Rajnath Singh took stock of the situation in West Asia and its effect on India’s defence preparedness during a meeting with Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, Defence Secretary, Secretary (Defence Production) and Chairman, DRDO in New Delhi on March 24, 2026. He was briefed about the global and regional security scenario, the impact of…

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New Delhi: India has achieved a major milestone in indigenous defence capabilities with the successful completion of the first development trials for Project Kusha, the nation’s long-range air defence system. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), conducted ground validations, including critical trials of the dual-pulse rocket motor. With these successful tests, the project has advanced beyond the design stage and is now preparing for integrated flight trials slated for later in 2026. Officially designated as the Extended Range Air Defence System (ERADS),…

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New Delhi: India’s push for indigenous aircraft engines faces a major hurdle, as a GTRE-developed engine has been waiting in Russia for nearly three years to undergo high-altitude testing, underscoring the urgent need for domestic test infrastructure. A senior scientist from the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), part of DRDO, revealed that the engine is awaiting its turn at a Russian High-Altitude Engine Test Facility (HAETF). India has long depended on overseas centres such as the Central Institute of Aviation Motors (CIAM) and the Gromov Flight Research Institute (GFRI) to…

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