Jairam Ramesh slams Centre, calls Great Nicobar transshipment port "recipe for ecological havoc"Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the proposed transshipment port on Great Nicobar Island, warning of extensive ecologica...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
EU countries need a more integrated defence market, defence commissioner saysA unified European Union defence market promises to boost the bloc's defence sector. Governments could procure more European-made equipment...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Doubled in 5 years: India's military-industrial moment has arrivedIndia's defence production has surged to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, nearly quadrupling since 2013-14. This growth, fueled by the ...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
India-Thailand discuss deepening defence R&D; focus on Indo-Pacific security situationIndia and Thailand convened their 10th Defence Dialogue in Bangkok. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in defense manufacturing, ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
IAF launches project to produce indigenous long-range kamikaze dronesThe Indian Air Force is developing long-range kamikaze drones with Indian companies. This initiative aims to strengthen preparedness for fu...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
India’s defence output more than doubles in five years, hits record Rs 1.78 lakh croreIndia's defence production has hit a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26. This marks a significant 15.6 percent jump fr...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Bid management firm ContraVault AI raises $3.1 million from Chiratae, Titan; eyes US expansionBid management firm ContraVault AI has secured $3.1 million in a funding round led by Chiratae Ventures. The startup will use the capital t...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Indian army selects Meprolight's Mepro X6 as dedicated daytime sight for in-service NEGEV machine gunsThe Indian Army has chosen the Meprolight MEPRO X6 telescopic sight for its NEGEV machine guns. This advanced optic will improve target ide...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Star Wars: How India’s spacetech-defence ties are shaping the futureSpaceX’s IPO filing underscores how space has evolved from exploration to a strategic domain central to national security, communications a...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Countering maritime contestation: India, France set to deepen undersea defence capabilitiesIndia and France are set to strengthen defense cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France will focus on accelerating key m...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Indian Navy to get 20 advanced jammers under ₹449 crore defence dealThe Ministry of Defence has secured 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System Jammers for the Indian Navy. The Rs 449 crore...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
850 acres of vacant defence land in Uttar Pradesh to host 250 MW solar power plantA significant solar power project is set to be established in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a 250 MW ...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Defence Ministry clears 250 MW solar project with battery storage in Uttar Pradesh's SitapurThe Indian Defence Ministry has taken a pivotal step in renewable energy by sanctioning a 250 MW solar power project featuring integrated b...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
CBI files FIR in Rs 397-crore transformer 'scam' in Tamil NaduThe CBI has filed a case concerning a Rs 397 crore scam in Tamil Nadu. This involves the procurement of transformers between 2021 and 2023....
08 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Defence ministry doubles financial powers of field commandersDefence ministry has doubled financial powers for field commanders. This move aims for faster procurement and efficient operations. Army co...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Rajnath approves over 2-fold increase in financial ceiling for field commanders to boost operational efficiencyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a significant increase in financial powers for field commanders, more than doubling them to Rs ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
India set for $2-billion drone order in biggest buy, industry body saysIndia is poised to significantly boost its drone capabilities with a potential order exceeding $2 billion from domestic manufacturers this ...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST