Lieutenant General V. K. Saxena emphasizes the importance of protecting privately funded Indian defense R&D vendors to achieve self-reliance and bolster indigenous product development, proposing necessary reforms in DAP 2026.
GE Aerospace has contracted with the Indian Air Force to establish a maintenance depot for F404-IN20 engines, enhancing India’s defense capabilities and reducing reliance on foreign repair centers.
The Indian Army has unveiled a roadmap for drones and loitering munitions to enhance warfare capabilities, aiming for domestic innovation and collaboration to meet future military needs and develop various unmanned systems.
India’s Air Force is set to enhance its Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capabilities by procuring at least 10 medium altitude airships by April 2026, designed for multi-utility operations.
On April 3, 2026, India commissioned the stealth frigate INS Taragiri, enhancing its naval capabilities in the Indian Ocean amidst growing regional threats, showcasing technological prowess and indigenous manufacturing.
India commissioned its third nuclear-armed submarine, INS Aridhaman, on April 3, 2026, enhancing its second-strike capabilities amid regional tensions with China and Pakistan, and strengthening its nuclear triad.
