Defence Industry

Strategic Initiative: KSSL to Develop 155mm / 52 Calibre Tracked Self-Propelled Howitzer Based on ATAGS

New Delhi: Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge under the prestigious Kalyani Group, has embarked on a ground breaking initiative to develop a 155mm/52-calibre tracked self-propelled howitzer (SPH) based...

Significant Technical Issues May Adversely Impact Hermes 900 UAV’s Swiss Deal

Tel Aviv: Switzerland is currently considering the future of a 300 million Swiss francs contract for the purchase the Elbit Systems’ Hermes 900 UAV. This surprising development as explained by the Swiss authorities puts...

India to Establish Eight Mega Clusters to Revolutionise Shipbuilding Industry

New Delhi: India has embarked on a transformative journey to establish eight major shipbuilding clusters along its extensive coastline, aiming to elevate its domestic maritime manufacturing sector and position itself as a global shipbuilding...

Defence Ministry Calls India’s Advanced Artillery Gun System ‘Exemplary Mission Mode Success’

New Delhi: The Indian Army will replace the vintage and smaller calibre guns, in line with the steps to modernise its artillery regiments and enhance operational readiness, with indigenously-made Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems...

Keel Laid for Third Fleet Support Ships at L&T Shipyard

New Delhi: Keel Laying ceremony of third Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on July 9, 2025, in the presence of VAdm Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition and...

Hindustan Shipyard Delivers First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel ‘Nistar’ 

Visakhapatnam: The first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel ‘Nistar’ was delivered by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) to the Indian Navy on July 8, 2025 at Visakhapatnam. The warship has been designed and built...

Israel Aerospace Industries to Offer Converted Boeing 767 as Advanced Aerial Refueling Aircraft

Tel Aviv: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) plans to offer the market its converted Boeing 767 that is used as an advanced aerial refueling aircraft. IAI is a globally recognised leader in the development, production, and...

Major Progress in Second Navantia Corvette Programme for Saudi Arabia

San Fernando (Cádiz).  Navantia’s shipyard in San Fernando (Cádiz) performed on Wednesday, July 9 the keel laying for the first corvette in the second series signed with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF). This...

French Push for Greater Workshare in FCAS Programme Bringing New Turbulence: Reports

Cologne: A push by French warplane maker Dassault Aviation to raise its profile in the Future Combat Air System programme is bringing new turbulence to the French-German-Spanish effort, according to news reports. The prospect of...

Project-77: India’s Next Two Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines to be Armed with Supersonic, Hypersonic Missiles

New Delhi: Accelerating its nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) programme under Project – 77, India has cleared the development of two nuclear-powered attack submarines. These next-gen submarines will be armed with BRAHMOS and upcoming hypersonic...

Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr P K Mishra Visits HAL, Reviews Key Indigenous Projects  

Bengaluru: Dr P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, visited HAL facilities in Bengaluru and reviewed key indigenous projects. Dr D K Sunil, CMD, HAL led the visit along with other HAL...

Dassault CEO Trappier Denies Pakistan’s Claims, No Rafale Jets Were Lost in Combat

New Delhi: French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation has categorically denied Pakistan's claims that Indian Rafale fighter jets were shot down during Operation Sindoor. Dassault CEO Éric Trappier, in his first on-record statement, clarified that...

India to Receive Three Additional Apache Attack Helicopters this Month

New Delhi: India is set to receive three additional Apache attack helicopters from the United States in July 2025, as confirmed by Defence Secretary RK Singh. These helicopters are part of a six-unit order...
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