Defence

February 1, 2026 3:50 PM

Defence Ministry allocated record Rs 7.85 lakh crore in Union Budget 2026-27

The Ministry of Defence has been allocated an all-time high outlay of ₹7.85 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2026-27, marking a significant increase of over 15 per cent compared to the Budget Estimates of FY 2025-26. The allocation, which amounts to about 2 per cent of the estimated GDP, is the high...

January 27, 2026 12:29 PM

India-EU expand defence, maritime and green growth cooperation

India and the European Union are deepening their strategic partnership by expanding cooperation in defence, maritime security, and climate action, reflecting a shift from issue-based engagement to a more comprehensive alignment on global and regional priorities. Security and defence cooperation has...

January 18, 2026 4:10 PM

INS Sagardhwani flagged off for fifth edition of ‘Sagar Maitri’ initiative

INS Sagardhwani, India’s oceanographic research vessel operated under the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), was flagged off for the fifth edition of the Sagar Maitri initiative on Saturday, from the Southern Naval Comman...