GRSE Launches Indigenous Research Vessel ‘Sagar Manthan’, Strengthens India’s Deep Ocean Mission
India’s defence shipyard GRSE launched an Ocean Research Vessel Sagar Manthan ahead of schedule, now building nine warships and 32 maritime vessels.
After Tiring Tug-of-War, Tata and Mahindra Chosen to Develop Light Tank Prototypes for Indian Army
The Indian Army is all set to issue prototype production orders to TASL and Mahindra Defence for light battle tanks, pursuing alongside the DRDO-L&T Zorawar tanks project for high-altitude deployment such as the 2020-2024 Ladakh conflict with China.
Wattage and World Order: India’s Energy Diplomacy in a Fragmented Global System
India’s energy diplomacy is a strategic balancing act, addressing hydrocarbon dependence while transitioning to renewables. It emphasizes diversification, security, and cooperation to navigate a volatile global energy landscape.
General Dhiraj Seth Takes Over as Indian Army Chief, First From Armoured Corps in 32 Years
General Dhiraj Seth took over as the Indian Army chief from retiring predecessor General Upendra Dwivedi on June 30, 2026. He is the first Armoured Corps officer in 32 years to become the Indian Chief of Army Staff after General Shankar Roy Chowdhury in 1994.
Merlinhawk Composites Inaugurates Advanced Composites Facility at Shoolagiri in Tamil Nadu Defence Corridor
Merlinhawk collaborates with Italian Vega Composites to open a new facility for composites manufacturing at Shoolagiri in Tamil Nadu’s defence corridor, positioning India in the global aerospace ecosystem.
Absolute Battlefield Dominance: India’s New 12 GHz C-UAS System Signals a New Era of Drone Warfare
India’s new 12 GHz counter-drone capability marks a major leap toward advanced electronic warfare, highlighting the need for AI-driven, layered defences against rapidly evolving military drone threats and swarms.
Are Indian Armed Forces Tuned In to Buy Before Technology Becomes Obsolete?
Lieutenant General V. K. Saxena emphasizes the urgent need for reforming India’s defense procurement processes, citing crippling delays that risk obsolescence of critical technology, and introduces measures aimed at streamlining acquisitions.
Modi Commissions Three Indian Navy Ships in Kolkata, Links Shipbuilding to National Growth
Commissioning the three indigenously built ships for the Indian Navy, Indian Prime Minister Modi noted that a nation’s prosperity and security are linked to the oceans and the ability to defend national interests in the maritime domain.
At Eastern Air Command, Rajnath Singh Asks IAF to Prepare to Meet Future Security ThreatsÂ
Rajnath Singh talked to IAF soldiers in Shillong on the critical security threats faced by India and asked them to prepare themselves with technology to perform their role effectively. The Indian defence minister gave the example of Operation Sindoor on how India had prepared to tackle terrorism.
SMPP Partners with KNDS to Manufacture Advanced Loitering Munitions in India
SMPP-KNDS teaming agreement combines technology transfer and indigenous manufacturing to support India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) vision and meet the emerging operational requirements of the armed forces.
Adani Ports Expands Global Partnership with Kaleris for AI-Led Operations in 15 Terminals
APSEX and Kalaris to deploy AI-augmented, plug-and-play operating platform across a global network of 15 container terminals spanning nine ports. Adani Ports will invest USD850 million in technology and decarbonisation under its 2031 ambition, including USD100 million in two phases to accelerate automation and optimisation through its Kalaris partnership. APSEZ expects to unlock 91 MMT of additional capacity (~10% of installed capacity) by 2030 through the Kaleris partnership.
Adani Enterprises and Jabil Target Strategic Alliance to Build AI Data Centre Infrastructure in India
Together, Adani Enterprises and Jabil Inc. target GW-scale AI Rack and advanced infrastructure manufacturing for global data centre build-outs, anchoring India as a premier hub for AI hardware exports.
Rajnath Singh Asks DRDO to Integrate Production in Military Projects, Opens Defence Technology Lab in Hyderabad
India’s defence minister called for reducing development-to-production timelines in DRDO’s research projects by integrating manufacturing plans, while hailing the indigenous defence technologies demonstrated by the armed forces during Operation Sindoor.
Indigenous Zorawar Tanks Protection Suite Development Pushes Indian Army Induction to 2029: Reports
The Zorawar tanks’ protection levels are to be improved over the present STANAG Level 4 before they can be inducted into the Indian Army, and hence the delay in deployment.
SMPP Delivers 106 Jet-Based Kamikaze Drones to Indian Army, Boosts Deep-Strike Capability
The Indian Army gets delivery of 106 kamikaze drones from SMPP Limited to boost its deep-strike capabilities in a contested battlefield, countering enemy signal jamming and spoofing operations. SMPP focuses on developing and delivering advanced protection solutions and next-generation battlefield systems for the armed forces.
