The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested the parachutes for the Gaganyaan Crew Module on Nov. 3, 2025, at the Babina Field Firing Range. This critical test ensures astronaut safety during re-entry and landing, utilizing a complex system with ten parachutes that performed flawlessly under extreme conditions, marking a significant milestone in India’s human spaceflight efforts.
The Indian Army has signed a contract for its first indigenously designed Software Defined Radios (SDRs), developed by DRDO and manufactured by BEL. These advanced SDRs enhance secure communication and operational readiness in network-centric warfare. This initiative aligns with India’s goal of self-reliance in defense technology and lays the groundwork for future military innovations.
India’s government is evaluating seven defense firms for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, aiming to develop a homegrown sixth-generation fighter jet. With various industry collaborations, the process will conclude in a month, initiating subsequent contracts. The first prototype is expected to fly in 2029, enhancing India’s air superiority amid regional threats.
On October 18, 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Titanium and Superalloy Materials Plant in Lucknow as a major step towards India’s technological sovereignty in defence. The facility enhances self-reliance in strategic materials and is expected to boost employment and attract industries, marking a significant advancement in India’s defence capabilities.
India has successfully test-fired the Nag Mk II Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) from its new Light Tank, marking a significant achievement towards self-reliance in defense technology. The missile hit a target five kilometers away, showcasing India’s advanced capabilities in armored warfare and readiness against threats along its western borders.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) has laid the keel for a new Acoustic Research Ship (ARS) for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This cutting-edge vessel will enhance India’s underwater research capabilities, supporting acoustic studies and oceanographic data collection, with advanced operational features and a 30-day endurance.
India’s DRDO has successfully tested the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) through a jump from 32,000 feet, marking a significant advancement in high-altitude aerial delivery systems. Designed for elite forces, the MCPS ensures operational independence with advanced features, reinforcing India’s commitment to self-reliance in defense technology.
India is exploring a customized version of the Eurodrone, following a recent technical engagement in Germany. Discussions focused on integrating Indian technologies into the Eurodrone, enhancing India’s unmanned aerial capabilities. This collaboration aims to improve interoperability with European partners and support India’s strategic defense objectives while diversifying its defense partnerships.
By John Spencer India’s transformation into a modern defence power began in 2014, when Prime Minister Modi launched the “Make in India” initiative. The goal was clear: reduce dependence on foreign arms imports and build a world-class domestic defence industry. The policy incentivised joint ventures, opened the defence […]
By A Correspondent New Delhi: India’s military technology agency, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), opened a Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) on May 27, 2025, to boost the nation’s capabilities in strategic and defence applications of the emerging technology. DRDO Chairman and Department of Defence R&D Secretary […]
By A Correspondent New Delhi: India‘s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts with state-run Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) tracked version of anti-tank weapon platforms and Force Motors Limited and Mahindra & Mahindra Limited for around 5,000 light vehicles for […]
By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi: It is official now. US President Donald Trump has effectively set up a contest between American F-35 and Russian Su-57 for India‘s big-ticket need for a fifth-generation fighter aircraft to catch up with arch-rival China on high-end combat jets. Trump, after meeting […]
By N. C. Bipindra Bengaluru (Karnataka): India’s search for a fifth-generation fighter aircraft for its air force doesn’t stop at its indigenous effort, but goes beyond to Russian Su-57 and American F-35, both of which are flying at Asia’s largest air show AeroIndia here from Feb. 10 to […]
By N. C. Bipindra Hyderabad (India): Indian precision manufacturing firm Raghu Vamsi Group, a tier 1 supplier to global aerospace majors such as Boeing Co. and GE Aviation, has fully acquired the PMC Group in the United Kingdom to strengthen its core capabilities and expand to the oil […]
By A Correspondent New Delhi: In the regular Union Budget of Financial Year (FY) 2024-25 presented by India’s Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been allocated Rs 6,21,940.85 crore (approx. US$75 billion), the highest allocation among Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s […]
