Defence Industry

Urgent Need for India to Strengthen its Offensive and Defensive Capabilities: Defence Minister

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised the urgent need for India to strengthen its offensive and defensive capabilities in light of the current global turmoil and complex geopolitical landscape. Speaking at an event commemorating...

Airbus Delivers Two New H225M Helicopters to France

Marignane. Airbus Helicopters has delivered two H225M helicopters to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). These helicopters are the first of eight aircraft ordered in 2021. They will be operated by the French Air...

Fincantieri Buys Torpedo Firm WASS, Eyes $100 Billion Undersea-Defence Market

Rome: Italian state shipyard Fincantieri has completed the purchase of Italian torpedo firm WASS for a price that could reach €415 million ($428 million) as it strengthens its undersea activity. Fincantieri started talks last year...

BIRD Aerosystems Receives Order from an African Ministry of Defence to Supply its Airborne Missile Protection System

Tel Aviv: The reemerging of the shoulder launched missile in the world results in contracts for protection systems. Israeli company BIRD Aerosystems, received an order from an African Ministry of Defence (MOD) to supply its...

Sixth Kalvari-Class Submarine INS Vagsheer Commissioned, Entirely Made in India Based on Scorpene® Design

Mumbai: INS Vagsheer, the sixth P75 Kalvari-class submarines was officially commissioned into the Indian Navy on January 15, 2025, during a ceremony in presence of Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi during a historic...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Warns Pakistan, Says Dismantle Terror Camps or Face Consequences

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan to dismantle its terror infrastructure or face serious consequences. He also said PoK is the crown jewel of India and Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without...

Rafale-M Jet Deal Awaits CCS Clearance After Ministry of Defence Approval

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to give a formal nod to the deal to buy 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for the Navy from...

Significant Infrastructure Advancement: Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates Rs 2,700 Crore All-Weather Sonamarg Tunnel

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sonamarg Tunnel on January 13,  in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant advancement in infrastructure for the region. The 6.5 km tunnel, constructed at a cost...

Cautious Optimism: Experts Predict Moderate Growth in Defence Budget Allocation

New Delhi: Experts predict moderate growth in India's defence budget allocation, reflecting a commitment to modernisation and self-reliance amidst ongoing fiscal challenges and market corrections. For the fiscal year 2024-25, the Indian government allocated...

Marine Corps Awards Contract to Forterra for Integrating Autonomy Package to ROGUE Fires Ground Vehicle

Washington: The Marine Corps has awarded Forterra a contract to integrate its autonomy package on the Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary (ROGUE) Fires ground vehicle, the Pentagon’s first-ever production contract for off-road autonomous...

Outgoing Air Force Secretary Kendall Floats F-35 Successor, Casts 2050 Vision for Air Force

Washington: The US Air Force under a Trump administration could choose to pursue a more advanced successor to the F-35 instead of the costly Next Generation Air Dominance platform to maintain air superiority, outgoing...

ADSB Launches First Vessel in Prestigious FALAJ 3 Programme

Abu Dhabi, UAE. EDGE Group entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), the regional leader in the design, construction, repair, maintenance, refit, and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, celebrated a significant milestone with the...

Government Plans to Finalise Four Major Defence Deals Worth Over Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore

New Delhi: Before the end of the current fiscal year on March 31, the government plans to finalise four major defence agreements totaling over Rs 1.5 lakh crore. These deals include Rafale –Marine figher...
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