Defence Sector

India-Japan joint military exercise Dharma Guardian concludes successfully

The exercise, held from February 24 to March 9, marked a significant milestone in bilateral defence cooperation, as it was conducted on an enhanced scale

Govt 'in talks with 4 countries' for advanced jet-engine programme

Plan to co-develop advanced machines is likely to be 'in place' by the end of the year

Trick or retreat: Bofors aside, Rajiv's term reshaped India's defence plans

Stockholm-based SIPRI, which estimates imports in terms of constant 1990 dollars, puts the value of India's total arms imports in 10 years (2015-24) at a little over $23.7 billion

Defence shares in focus; Data Patterns, GRSE, BDL, Zen, Paras gain upto 11%

Analyst at Elara Capital believe defense companies in India stand to benefit as the EU defence OEM turn to public and private defence firms to procure components and subsystems.

Fifteen injured after South Korea air force jet accidentally drops bombs

South Korea's Air Force said eight 500-pound (225kg) Mk82 bombs from a KF-16 jet fell outside the shooting range during joint live-fire exercises

Boost in defence spending coming amid China threats, says Taiwan's minister

Taiwan's defence minister says the island is planning to boost military spending in the face of the rapidly changing international situation and the escalating threats from adversaries. Wellington Koo gave no figures but said President William Lai Ching-te was working with the ministry in consideration of enemy threats and urgent readiness needs, a reference to China's threats to invade the island, which it considers its own territory. Those would increase the proportion of the defence budget in relation to GDP, Koo said, in comments Monday that were embargoed until Tuesday. Taiwan currently spends about 2.45% of its gross domestic product on its military. At the same time, in coordination with national security and foreign policy, the military will continue to deepen cooperation with the United States and other allied nations, expanding multilateral military exchanges to jointly uphold regional peace and stability," Koo said. Taiwan sees a growing threat from China, which regularl

Pvt firms, DRDO and DPSUs must work together to strengthen IAF: MoD report

IAF's active squadrons have fallen to 31 against the authorised 42, with an ageing fleet and delayed inductions exacerbating the issue

After EU talks, India explores defence industry ties with Belgium

Days after India and the EU pledged to explore a security and defence partnership, talks with Belgium in New Delhi focused on exploring an 'institutionalised defence cooperation mechanism'

We aim to become an aerospace power by 2047: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh

The IAF has been actively involved in the Ganganyaan project, India's ambitious human spaceflight mission

BS Manthan: Can private firms drive India's defence self-reliance?

Can private firms drive India's defence self-reliance? BS Manthan brings top experts to discuss policy reforms, industry innovation, and the future of military technology

Defence budget will go up by 9.5% to Rs 6.81 trn in 2025-26: Secretary

He further said that relaxation in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy and industrial licensing procedure are other elements that will propel the growth in the defence industry

Hindustan Aeronautics displays 'lack of urgency' on Mk1A fighter jet front

Delay in delivering fighter jets to IAF has potential implications for both national security and the 'Make in India' initiative

Rolls-Royce to 'Protect, Power, and Connect' Viksit Bharat: Alex Zino

Backed by the UK govt, Rolls-Royce is also exploring co-developing and co-manufacturing the engine for India's planned fifth-generation fighter plane, with IP ownership in India

Time for private industry to take a lead in defence manufacturing: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's call to private industry follows the MoD designating 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms', including streamlining defence acquisition, a long-standing challenge

Safran and BEL forge partnership for manufacturing HAMMER weapon in India

Bharat Electronics Limited and Safran Electronics & Defense, France have signed a MoU to create a joint venture for manufacturing, customising, sales and maintenance of HAMMER, a precision guided air-to-ground weapon, in India. HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) is a combat-proven weapon system known for its high accuracy and modular design making it adaptable for multiple platforms including the Rafale and LCA Tejas. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by K V Suresh Kumar, Director (Marketing) of BEL, and Alexandre Ziegler, Executive Vice President of Safran Electronics & Defense, in the presence of Manoj Jain, Chairman and Managing Director of BEL, Franck Saudo, CEO of Safran Electronics & Defense at Aero India on Tuesday. "The proposed joint venture between BEL and Safran Electronics & Defense will be a major step toward strengthening India's capabilities in defense manufacturing and achieving self-reliance in advanced weapon systems.

BrahMos supersonic missile is generating interest globally: DRDO chief

DRDO Chairperson Samir V Kamat said that Indonesia has expressed interest in the BrahMos, along with other countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia

This is right time to invest in India: PM Modi invites French businesses

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited French businesses to invest in India, saying when France's technology and India's talent unite a global transformation will happen. Addressing the India-France CEO Forum here on Tuesday, Modi said this is the right time to come to India as it offers countless opportunities for investments and collaborations in areas such as defence, advanced technology, fintech, pharma among others. "I welcome you all to join India's development journey. When France's finesse and India's scale meet... When India's pace and France's precision join... When France's technology and India's talent unite... Then, not just business landscape, but global transformation will happen," he told the gathering of the business leaders. French President Emmanuel Macron also attended the event. Modi said the India-France CEO Forum plays a key role in strengthening economic ties and fostering innovation. "It is gladdening to see business leaders from both nations collaborate

Tap our defence ecosystem to meet global challenges: Rajnath to CEOs

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was speaking at the CEOs Roundtable, which he chaired as part of Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru and was attended by over 100 domestic and foreign CEOs

Govt expects stable delivery of GE-powered fighter jets next fiscal year

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) would have the capacity to hand over 16 to 24 aircraft in the fiscal year that starts in April following stable delivery of the engine

MoD signs Rs 10k cr deals to boost Army's PINAKA with new rockets, upgrades

Advanced munitions and software upgrades procured under these deals will enhance the capabilities of the Indian Army's indigenously developed PINAKA Multiple Launch Rocket System