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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said tanks remain vital to ground warfare despite the growing role of drones and missiles. Calling them an “iron wall” on India’s borders, he said the new Jabalpur facility would overhaul 80 T-72 and T-90 tanks annually

Fire and Fury Corps chief Lieutenant General Madanraj Pande visited forward areas of Ladakh to assess operational preparedness and readiness. During his visit to Trishul Division, he reviewed new-generation equipment and indigenous solutions, praised troops’ readiness, and stressed professionalism and mission excellence

Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have announced plans to jointly develop a sovereign combat engine for India’s AMCA fighter programme. The companies will explore an Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex in India covering engine design, manufacturing, testing and support, strengthening indigenous defence capability

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said future wars may involve Artificial Intelligence but will ultimately be won by trained soldiers and national resolve. Commissioning INS Mahendragiri, he stressed balancing advanced technologies with conventional military strength and highlighted India's growing defence manufacturing capabilities

Adani Group will invest ₹2,500 crore over three years to build an integrated missile manufacturing ecosystem in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, aiming to strengthen India's defence self-reliance while creating 5,000 jobs and supporting MSMEs

Deep-tech startup SpaceFields Pvt Ltd will establish an advanced solid propellant manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district. The project is expected to create 300 skilled jobs and strengthen India's indigenous aerospace and defence manufacturing capabilities by 2028

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his three-day Seychelles visit after holding talks with President Patrick Herminie. The two nations unveiled 19 cooperation outcomes spanning defence, maritime security, digital payments and healthcare while reaffirming their commitment to a secure Indian Ocean region

Narendra Modi congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan after his party’s election win, expressing readiness to deepen India-Armenia ties. Both countries have recently expanded defence cooperation and humanitarian coordination, including evacuations of Indian nationals

Congress leaders have been flagging concerns over the project, claiming it would have a bearing on the ecology and tribal rights in the region.

India is set to receive the fourth unit of the S-400 Triumf from Russia next month, boosting Indian Air Force capabilities, as deliveries progress under a $5 billion deal with additional systems planned

India welcomed Japan’s decision to review its defence equipment and technology transfer rules, calling it a boost to bilateral security cooperation. MEA said defence ties remain a key pillar of the India–Japan strategic partnership, supporting tech and industrial collaboration

The Indian Coast Guard has seized a Pakistani fishing boat and detained 11 crew members for operating illegally inside India’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The detainees were handed over to Jakhau Marine Police as the ICG reiterated its commitment to maritime vigilance and security

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to establish a Naval Systems and Shipbuilding Cluster along the Vizag–Srikakulam corridor under its Aerospace and Defence Policy 2025–2030. CM Naidu discussed defence collaboration, coastal tourism, and industrial investments with the Eastern Naval Command and foreign investor

India and Brazil agreed to deepen trade and investment ties across energy, agriculture, technology, and defence sectors. High-level discussions between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin set a USD20 billion trade target over five years

Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa will visit India from October 13-16 for his first official trip as president. He will meet PM Modi and President Murmu to discuss defence, energy, mining, and other areas of bilateral cooperation

With NATO membership unlikely, Ukraine is expanding its domestic arms industry, producing advanced drones and armored vehicles to defend against Russia. Western allies are investing billions, aiming to both support Ukraine and benefit from its battle-tested, cost-effective military innovations

Islamabad: Pakistan has announced the creation of a new force – the Army Rocket Force – equipped with advanced technology and intended to serve as a “milestone” in strengthening its combat capabilities. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced at an event late Wednesday night to mark the 79th Independence Day and to commemorate the recent four-day […]

Tehran-aligned and pro-Palestinian hacker collectives launch coordinated DDoS strikes on United States, exposing critical digital vulnerabilities as the fragile ceasefire teeters

Chief Minister Naidu charts a visionary roadmap for bolstering national security, high-tech innovation, and economic growth with a targeted Rs 1 lakh crore investment

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh champions emerging technology collaboration and gender inclusion, paving the way for enhanced regional security