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1 week ago | 
defence.in | Manav Rastogi
Adani Defence and Aerospace has firmly established its presence in the international ammunition market, securing substantial multi-year export orders for products manufactured at its state-of-the-art facility in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. This development positions India more prominently within the global defence supply chain, leveraging advanced manufacturing to meet rising international demand while maintaining capacity for national requirements.
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4 weeks ago | 
defence.in | Manav Rastogi
The Indian Ministry of Defence has finalized significant contracts totalling ₹2,500 crore aimed at strengthening the nation's military capabilities. Announced on Thursday, these agreements involve the procurement of the Nag Missile System (NAMIS), a sophisticated anti-tank weapon, and numerous light vehicles for the armed forces. A major part of this initiative is a ₹1,801-crore contract awarded to Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited (AVNL) for the supply of NAMIS.
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4 weeks ago | 
defence.in | Manav Rastogi
The Indian Navy enhanced its operational support capabilities with the formal induction of the 25-tonne Bollard Pull (BP) Tug named 'Yuvan'. The commissioning ceremony took place at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, with Commodore Rajeev John, General Manager (Refit), officiating as the Chief Guest.
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1 month ago | 
defence.in | Manav Rastogi
The Indian Navy is preparing to significantly strengthen its maritime capabilities with the upcoming introduction of INS Himagiri and INS Udaygiri, two advanced stealth frigates developed under Project 17A. These cutting-edge warships, part of the Nilgiri-class, will substantially improve the Navy's ability to conduct anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare.
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1 month ago | 
defence.in | Manav Rastogi
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a new counter-drone system called the Jammer Anti-UAV (JAU), designed to protect against hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The system, created by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad, disables drones by interfering with their communication and navigation systems.
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2 months ago | 
defence.in | Manav Rastogi
Indian conglomerate Mahindra Group and American defense technology company Anduril Industries have announced a strategic partnership to create advanced defense systems, focusing on underwater and aerial security. The collaboration, revealed on February 20, 2025, aims to develop and produce autonomous maritime systems, counter-drone technologies, and command-and-control software. This alliance positions both firms to tackle modern security challenges using cutting-edge autonomous technology.
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2 months ago | 
defence.in | Manav Rastogi
India is open to considering the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets from the United States if a formal proposal is submitted, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh announced on Monday. Singh clarified that while the US President had indicated a willingness to provide India with the advanced aircraft during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit, this did not constitute a formal offer. He emphasized that India would examine the proposal with an "open mind" once it is officially presented.
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2 months ago | 
defence.in | Manav Rastogi
In a significant move for India's indigenous defence manufacturing ambitions, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Swedish defence company Saab have joined forces to produce the Electronic Warfare Laser Warning System-310 (LWS-310) in India. This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), was announced during Aero India 2025 and builds upon a long-standing collaboration between the two companies that began in 2005 with the Advanced Light Helicopter Programme.
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2 months ago | 
defence.in | Manav Rastogi
India's Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in collaboration with DRDO has unveiled a groundbreaking Passive Exoskeleton designed to revolutionize soldier mobility and endurance on the battlefield. This innovative technology aims to alleviate the burden of carrying heavy combat loads across challenging terrains, a common obstacle faced by soldiers worldwide.
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2 months ago | 
defence.in | Manav Rastogi
The Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC) is expected to make significant announcements at Aero India 2025, including the issuance of Restricted Military Type Certificates (RMTC) for two crucial defence projects: the ASTRA Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile and the Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) aircraft.