Independence Day 2026: PM Modi invokes ‘Sapta Dhara’ vision for India’s future focusing on manufacturing to soft powerPrime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a new framework called 'Sapta Dhara' for India. This framework identifies seven key areas to accele...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Indian Army orders 840 one-way attack drones from Tata, Nibe for ₹1,577 croreThe Indian Army has contracted for domestically produced one-way attack drones. These drones will be acquired within the next twelve months...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
MoD signs Rs 1,577 crore contracts for Loiter Munition Systems for Indian ArmyThe Ministry of Defence has finalised contracts worth Rs 1,577 crore for Loiter Munition Systems, which will enhance the artillery capabili...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Assam eyes Japanese investment, JETRO delegation explores partnerships in semiconductors, tea, and tourismAssam's chief secretary met a Japanese delegation to explore investment opportunities. Discussions covered semiconductors, renewable energy...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
HAL partners with Adani Defence, BEML to make Prachand Combat Helicopter fuselagesHindustan Aeronautics Limited has partnered with Adani Defence and BEML. These agreements will boost indigenous helicopter production capab...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Reliance Industries, Rolls-Royce announce strategic intent to partner on indigenous AMCA combat engineReliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have announced their strategic intent to partner on developing an indigenous combat engine for India’s ...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Anand Mahindra can't stop praising two IITian-led 10-gram cooler that broke Western monopoly: 'Deep tech doesn't need deep....'Business tycoon Anand Mahindra recently praised a homegrown 10-gram cooling technology has challenged a long-standing Western stronghold in...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
BHEL enters into strategic tie-up with Hystar AS to manufacture PEM Electrolyser SystemsBharat Heavy Electricals Limited has partnered with Norway's Hystar AS for manufacturing electrolyser systems. This collaboration will supp...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Swadeshi 1.0 vs. Made in India 2.0: How India turned a 1905 boycott into a 2026 business strategyIndependence Day 2026: From the Swadeshi movement to Atmanirbhar Bharat. Early Swadeshi movements fostered indigenous industries against im...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Defence Ministry floats Rs 1 lakh crore tender for transport aircraftIndia's defence ministry has embarked on a pivotal initiative to procure new military transport aircraft, with an investment of around one ...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Tata, Mahindra, HAL in race as govt floats Rs 1 lakh crore IAF tender for 60 aircraftThe Defence Ministry has issued a tender worth one lakh crore rupees. Sixty multirole transport aircraft will be purchased for the Indian A...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Defence stocks: Time to change strategy? 18 stocks with downside and upside potential from minus 26% to plus 26%When a stock remains in the red for several months, investors naturally begin questioning the investment. Imagine a shipbuilder remaining w...
09 Aug, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Sweden backs India's permanent UNSC seat, sees defence manufacturing as next big chapter in bilateral tiesOutgoing Swedish Ambassador Jan Thesleff supports India's permanent UNSC membership bid. He emphasized defense manufacturing and innovation...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
IIT Gandhinagar develops import substitute for strategic aluminium alloyIIT Gandhinagar researchers have developed a new high-strength aluminum alloy. This indigenous innovation aims to reduce India's reliance o...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
France submits proposal for 114 Rafale fighter jet deal with India, offers large-scale local manufacturingFrance submitted its technical and commercial proposal for 114 Rafale fighter jets. Ninety-four aircraft will be manufactured in India with...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
VTDS partners with DEUS Automation for small-calibre ammunition tech transfer to IndiaIndian defence firm VTDS has partnered with Czech company DEUS Automation. This collaboration focuses on the small-calibre ammunition secto...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Lohia Aerospace to invest up to $10 million in India’s first large-format 3D composite tooling facilityLohia Aerospace Systems plans to invest extensively in India's inaugural large-format additive manufacturing facility located in Kanpur. Th...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.05 PM IST