Defence
India Must Develop Indigenous Weapons for Strategic Autonomy, Says Defence Secretary
New Delhi, July 2026 : Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has stressed that India’s long-term security and strategic independence depend on its ability to design, develop and manufacture its own weapons and defence systems. He said technological capability is the foundation of modern military strength and that achieving technological sovereignty…
Pralay Missile Emerges as Key Pillar of India’s Conventional Strike Capability
July 2026 : India’s missile programme has witnessed significant growth over the past several decades, developing a diverse range of systems including air defence weapons, cruise missiles and long-range ballistic platforms. While missiles such as Agni and BrahMos have remained at the centre of public attention, another indigenous weapon system…
IAF Medium Transport Aircraft Project Moves Ahead as Three Global Firms Compete for ₹80-Aircraft Deal
July 2026 : The Indian Air Force’s ambitious Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) project has entered a decisive phase after the completion of a technical evaluation of bids submitted by three global aerospace manufacturers. The project aims to procure 80 military transport aircraft to replace the ageing fleet of Soviet-origin AN-32…
Raksha Mantri unveils landmark policy reforms for ICG personnel & their families
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has unveiled two significant policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) aimed at promoting gender parity in the induction & service conditions of officers, and streamlining the administrative procedures for granting ex-gratia to the families of personnel reported missing at sea while on duty.…
India Aims to Build a World-Class Drone Ecosystem as Defence Reforms Accelerate Innovation
New Delhi, July 2026 : Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said that building a globally competitive drone ecosystem has emerged as one of India’s foremost strategic priorities, with the government focusing on strengthening indigenous capabilities in unmanned systems to meet the evolving demands of modern warfare. In an exclusive…
Austria Plans to Extend Mandatory Military Service to Nine Months Amid Evolving Security Threats
Vienna, July 2026 : Austria’s coalition government has announced plans to extend mandatory military service from six months to nine months as part of a comprehensive effort to strengthen the country’s defence capabilities in response to Europe’s rapidly changing security environment following Russia’s war in Ukraine. The proposal, unveiled on…
In A Bid To Bolster Naval Shipbuilding Industry, US Partners With South Korea.
Seoul/Washington DC; July 2026: Saronic and Samsung Heavy Industries have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate autonomy-capable maritime vessels while strengthening the United States shipbuilding industrial base. The collaboration aligns with the US’s push to rebuild critical naval manufacturing capacity and sustain long-term maritime superiority. The agreement was unveiled in…
DoW And L3Harris Secure Landmark Deals To Expand Propulsion Production For PAC-3 MSE and THAAD.
Washington DC; July 2026: The United States Department of War, in cooperation with L3Harris and Lockheed Martin, announced two landmark seven-year framework agreements to expand production capacity for key components of the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor and the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) weapon…
France Likely to Respond by Mid-August on India’s Mega 114-Rafale Fighter Jet Proposal
New Delhi, July 2026 : France is expected to submit its official response by mid-August to India’s Letter of Request (LoR) for the proposed acquisition of 114 Rafale multirole fighter aircraft, paving the way for negotiations on one of the country’s largest-ever military aviation procurements. According to defence officials, the…
SSS Defence Targets 40,000 Weapons Production in 2026, Eyes Major Export Expansion
New Delhi, July 2026 : Bengaluru-based SSS Defence has announced an ambitious production target of approximately 40,000 indigenous weapons in 2026, underscoring the rapid growth of India’s private defence manufacturing sector. The planned output includes a wide range of rifles, carbines, sniper systems and shotguns for both domestic security forces…
Governor pays obeisance at Baba Lal Ji Dhianpur Dham
On the eve of Guru Purnima, Governor Kavinder Gupta along with Lady Governor Bindu …
