Larsen & Toubro signed an INR 18,600-crore agreement with Tamil Nadu for expanding shipbuilding, a data center, and electronics manufacturing, creating 8,200 jobs and supporting the state’s economic growth.
India is shifting from “border security” to “territorial security,” establishing a quadrangular security grid enhancing border safety with advanced technology, notably through the Smart Border project on the India-Bangladesh border.
The Indian Air Force is modernizing its Sukhoi Su-30MKI jets by integrating a multi-constellation GNSS antenna to enhance navigation, accuracy, and electronic warfare resilience against jamming and spoofing threats.
The Indian Navy has launched INAMS Ver 2.0, a digital platform for integrated management of weapons and ammunition, enhancing efficiency with AI, real-time tracking, and robust cybersecurity for seamless operations.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders delivered the Mahendragiri frigate, the sixth under Project 17A, marking a significant advancement in India’s self-reliant warship construction with a 75% indigenous content.
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.
The Indian Air Force plans to enhance its MiG-29 fleet by arming them with Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (ASRAAM), increasing combat capabilities against adversaries like China and Pakistan.
The Indian Army is seeking vendors to supply 50 AI-enabled gunnery simulators for T-90 tanks, aiming to enhance training efficiency, reduce costs, and replicate diverse combat scenarios in a simulated environment.
The Indian Army has received 2,000 ‘Prahar’ Light Machine Guns from Adani Defence, enhancing domestic arms production and reducing reliance on imports, with significant manufacturing capabilities established in Madhya Pradesh.
BonV Aero has partnered with Israel’s ParaZero Technologies to exclusively market the DefendAir counter-drone system in India, enhancing security against aerial threats without disrupting communication systems.
Indonesia has finalized a $350 million agreement with India to purchase a BrahMos cruise missile battery for coastal defense, marking India’s second export contract for the supersonic missile.
Indian firm Paras Defence and Space Technologies secured an INR 80.28-crore contract from DRDO for developing high-precision optical systems for air defense, with an 18-month project timeline.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday (March 5, 2025) lost two of its officers who were the crew on board an ill-fated Russian-origin Sukhoi Su-30MKI aircraft that crashed soon after take off in Assam. The IAF said in a tweet on Friday (March 6, 2026) that Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar sustained fatal injuries in the Su-30 crash in Assam.
India’s DRDO successfully tested the indigenous VSHORADS on February 27, 2026, validating its capability to intercept aerial threats, enhancing the air defense for the country’s armed forces.
