Indian Air Chief Marshal AP Singh doesn’t see it necessary to have a separate drone force, as unmanned warfare is already part of existing fighting units.
ICEYE, the European leader in sovereign intelligence from space, and Nokia, a global leader in connectivity infrastructure, on Thursday (October 1, 2026) announced a partnership to develop secure, sovereign and high-performance broadband Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications systems for governments, supporting missions from defence and border security to emergency services and disaster response.
Mahindra Group and Embraer continue evaluating and preparing for local manufacturing and assembly at Nagpur in India, subject to selection of the C-390 Millennium for the Indian Air Force Medium Transport Aircraft programme.
India’s BrahMos missile exports to fetch $630 million in revenue for its defence industry, with orders from Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia helping weapon sales to the Southeast Asian arms market.
India’s defence shipyard GRSE launched an Ocean Research Vessel Sagar Manthan ahead of schedule, now building nine warships and 32 maritime vessels.
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.
During the Belgian state visit to India, Thales and Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement to explore collaboration on both the unguided and laser-guided variants of Thales 70-mm rocket systems, which are already in use by the Indian armed forces.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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-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.
