Defence ministry backs major shipbuilding, manufacturing expansion in West BengalDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated five expansion projects for GRSE and YIL. These initiatives aim to significantly boost shipbuild...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
India’s first ‘desi’ AK-203 ‘Sher’ rifle made with 100% Indian parts test-fired in AmethiIndia has reached a new milestone in small-arms manufacturing with the successful firing of the first fully indigenous AK-203 ‘Sher’ rifle....
23 Aug, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
ET WLF 2026: Private players discuss India’s path from defence importer to global powerIndian defence sector leaders highlight the need for stronger funding and indigenous innovation. Private players are at a turning point, se...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
India needs to protect critical infrastructure against cyber threats: National Quantum Mission chair Ajai ChowdhryIndia's National Quantum Mission is developing indigenous quantum security products. Critical sectors must adopt post-quantum cryptography ...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Defence stocks fire up! Paras Defence, GRSE, other stocks jump up to 10% as govt notifies 6th indigenisation listDefence stocks surged up to 10% after the Defence Ministry unveiled its sixth Positive Indigenisation List covering 405 items with Rs 3,070...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
From dairy machines to AI factory: L&T is future-proofing its empireLarsen & Toubro is entering a new phase of diversification, using its engineering, infrastructure and financial strength to build technolog...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Defence Ministry notifies sixth indigenisation list of 405 items including gears for light helicopters, tanks and light combat aircraftThe Defence Ministry has released its sixth indigensition list, featuring 405 items. These components and systems will now be exclusively s...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Reliance Industries share price: Morgan Stanley reiterates positive view after Rolls-Royce partnership planMorgan Stanley retained its positive view on Reliance Industries after its partnership with Rolls-Royce to develop indigenous combat engine...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Inside India's post-Sindoor defence overhaul: Bigger budgets, new formations and record exportsOperation Sindoor tested India's military capabilities against Pakistan in May 2025. The nation has since focused on enhancing its defense ...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Kawa UAV successfully conducts maiden flight of jet-powered 'Divyastra Mk3' loitering munitionKawa UAV Pvt. Ltd. successfully flew India's first indigenous jet-powered loitering munition, Divyastra Mk3. This advanced system was power...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Reliance Industries, Rolls-Royce to partner on indigenous AMCA combat engineReliance Industries and Rolls-Royce will partner for India's advanced combat aircraft engine. They plan to establish a dedicated aerospace ...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM 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
India's defence exports surged to Rs 38,424 crore in FY26: Rajnath SinghIndia's defence exports reached Rs 38,424 crore in 2025-26, a substantial increase. This surge reflects a strong push towards indigenous de...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.59 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
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 industry to showcase indigenous unmanned systems at Pokhran eventIndigenous unmanned systems will be showcased for the Indian Air Force next month. Long-range systems and swarm drones are a special focus ...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.09 AM 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