Defence startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons outputSoaring demand for rocket motors used to power missiles and other weapons has spurred new thinking about supply chains. Seeking big returns...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
More cash, not enough weapons: NATO presses to produce moreNATO leaders face a critical challenge in Ankara: transforming increased defence budgets into actual weapons. Despite significant spending ...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Made in India, deployed abroad: The expanding map of India's arms exportsIndia's defence exports are soaring, with deals for BrahMos missiles with Vietnam and Indonesia signaling a significant shift. This surge, ...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
NIA chargesheets three more accused in Red Fort blast case; total count rises to 13The NIA has filed a supplementary chargesheet against three more individuals, including an absconding doctor, in the deadly November 2025 R...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Indian firm, CEO among 8 entities sanctioned by US for 'fuelling' civil war in SudanThe US has imposed sanctions on eight individuals and entities, including an Indian national, for allegedly fueling Sudan's civil war. Alok...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
US announces PaxPass to streamline the movement of critical AI goods at Pax Silica summitThe 2nd Pax Silica Summit brought together over 30 nations, advocating for 'innovation sovereignty' and AI policies conducive to growth. Hi...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Lockheed Martin gets $35 billion Thaad deal as Trump looks to stockpile weaponsPresident Trump is convening with top defense executives to accelerate weapons production, addressing depleted U.S. stockpiles after extens...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
US defence firm Anduril in talks for Nissan plant to build drones in Japan, sources sayUS defense firm Anduril Industries is reportedly in talks to acquire Nissan's Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo, aiming to produce military ...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
White House seeks $87.6 billion from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola responseThe White House has formally requested $87.6 billion, primarily to replenish the Pentagon following the U.S. war against Iran. This comes a...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
Flying Wedge unveils AI-piloted fighter jet concept 'FWD Supreme'; first demonstrator flight targeted for Q3 2026India's Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace has unveiled FWD Supreme, an AI-piloted fighter jet concept. The company aims to redefine air comb...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
White House set to host weapons makers as US defence stockpile worry growsThe White House is convening defense contractors this week to ramp up munitions production, as stockpiles are strained by the ongoing confl...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Staggering amounts of fentanyl hit US streets as the DEA watched and took no action, records showDEA agents in New Mexico allegedly allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills onto streets between 2023-2025, prioritizing larger case...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
India's submarine hunters: Why the Navy is pushing for more helicopters and P-8I aircraftIndia is urgently bolstering its anti-submarine warfare capabilities amidst growing Chinese and Pakistani submarine presence. Naval helicop...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Bharat Forge bags Rs 425 crore Ministry of Defence contract for Navy generatorsThe Ministry of Defence has awarded Bharat Forge Ltd a Rs 425 crore contract for 12 Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy. This...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
India tests it heaviest 120mm mortar system 'Garudastra', check range, firing rate, drone integration and key featuresPrivate sector firm Nibe limited demonstrated a 120mm vehicle-mounted system to Indian Army at Madhya Pradesh. This advanced weapon offers ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Defence production up 15%; private sector share climbs to 24%India's defence production has hit a record high of ₹1.78 lakh crore. This growth is fueled by the private sector, with exports also reachi...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM 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