Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain strangleholdIndia and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion i...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
India's defence output hits ₹1.78 lakh crore: Rajnath Singh pushes self-reliance to stay future-readyIndia is prioritizing self-reliance in defence to secure its future, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He highlighted a signific...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Rajnath Singh performs Bhoomi Pujan for 10,000-ton aluminium extrusion press, stresses defence self-relianceDefence Minister Rajnath Singh initiated a new Aluminium Extrusion Press project in Nagpur. This facility will boost India's defence manufa...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
ICG inducts indigenously constructed hovercraft, bolsters maritime capabilitiesIndia's Coast Guard has inducted its first indigenous hovercraft, H-561. This air cushion vehicle enhances maritime duties and response cap...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
First desi BrahMos warhead delivered by private facility in NagpurIndia is set to deliver its first indigenous BrahMos missile warhead from Nagpur, a major stride in defence self-reliance. This development...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
$15 billion game-changer: Reliance Jio readies for a big bang in spaceReliance Jio is reportedly planning a massive 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit constellation, aiming for direct-to-device connectivity and e...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.48 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
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
HAL, Tata, L&T among 10 firms in race for Rs 30,000 crore defence drone dealAround ten Indian companies have submitted bids for a major defence project. The Defence Ministry is acquiring 87 Medium-Altitude Long-Rang...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Defence and electrification are multi-year structural themes for India: Prateek AgrawalGeopolitical shifts and the drive for self-reliance are creating long-term investment opportunities in India's defence and electrification ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Hindon bets on expansion to stay relevant in NCR airport raceHindon civil terminal in Ghaziabad is undergoing a major expansion. This will increase aircraft parking from two to six bays and boost pass...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Fable 5 shock puts sovereign AI back on India’s agendaUS export controls on advanced AI models have spurred India's call for sovereign AI development. Industry leaders warn against reliance on ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM 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
India successfully demonstrates BMD capability to take down hostile ballistic missilesIndia has successfully demonstrated its advanced multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system (BMD). Recent flight-tests confirmed the ca...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reportsThe United States is set to significantly reduce its aircraft and warships available for NATO operations in Europe, impacting long-range st...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
How a prisoner created India’s first rainwear brand by studying ducks and built a company that now serves the IAF, NavyAn Indian freedom fighter's prison experience sparked an idea for local rainwear. Surendra Mohan Bose founded Duckback, India's first rainw...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.51 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