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Poland Signs Contracts Worth $6.7 Billion for Ground Vehicles

Warsaw: In what Poland’s defence minister has dubbed “Armour Week,” Warsaw has signed almost $6.7 billion in ground vehicle contracts, as the Eastern European nation continues its armaments spree. Almost all of that money is...

Joby Aviation Patners L3Harris to Pitch New, Gas Turbine Hybrid VTOL Aircraft

Washington: Joby Aviation, a startup known for all-electric air taxis, announced that the company will partner with defence firm L3Harris to pitch a new, gas turbine hybrid vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for military...

Looming Critical Capability Gaps: India Trapped in Fighter Jet Dilemma 

New Delhi: In the complex realm of modern aerial warfare, India’s looming decision on fifth-generation fighter jet procurement boils down to a crucial calculus: whether state-of-the-art American technology justifies paying double the sticker price...

Aatmanirbharata Boost: SSS Defence Supplies Indigenous ‘Suppressors’ for Sako TRG Sniper Rifles

New Delhi: In a major boost to Aatmanirbharata, Bangalore-based SSS Defence has become the first Indian company to supply indigenous suppressors for the Sako TRG sniper rifles to the Indian Army, marking a significant...

EndureAir Successfully Tests Failsafe Parachute Deployment System on SABAL 20

New Delhi: EndureAir, a prominent UAV technology company based in Noida, has made a significant stride in enhancing unmanned aerial vehicle safety with the successful testing of a failsafe parachute deployment system on their...

Alay Parikh to Lead Business Development for Boeing Defence and Services in India

NEW DELHI. Boeing has appointed Alay Parikh as director of business development for its Defence and Services business in India, reinforcing the company’s commitment to strengthening operations and accelerating growth in the region. Parikh will...

US Space Force Picks Five Firms to Develop Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global Capability

Washington: The US Space Force has chosen five companies to develop tactical communications satellites that have built-in protections against enemy jamming. The service’s acquisition arm, Space Systems Command, awarded Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Intelsat, Viasat and...

Leonardo Acquires Italian Firm Iveco Defence in a $1.94 Billion Deal

New Delhi: Italian defence giant Leonardo has acquired land vehicle firm Iveco Defence in a €1.7 billion ($1.94 billion) deal, the company announced this week. The deal, which is expected to close by first quarter...

India Has Not Been A Great Global Actor: US Treasury Secretary

New Delhi: The current tensions between the United States and India over trade have reached a critical juncture, marked by open frustration from top US officials and the imposition of substantial tariffs on Indian...

India Not Interested in US F-35 Jets, Government Committed to Self-Reliance in Defence

New Delhi: The Modi government's decisive rejection of US F-35 stealth fighter jets represents a pivotal moment in India's defence strategy, emphasising strategic autonomy over external pressure while demonstrating calibrated diplomatic restraint amid escalating...

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan Assumes Charge as 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff

New Delhi: Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on August 01, 2025. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid solemn homage to...

Indigenous Advanced Stealth Frigate Himgiri, Project 17A Delivered to Indian Navy

Kolkata: A major milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction, Himgiri (Yard 3022), third* ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) and first of the class built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers...

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Assumes Charge as the FOCinC (WEST)

New Delhi: Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command on July 31, 2025. He succeeds Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, PVSM, AVSM, NM who superannuated...
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