Rajnath Singh Calls for ‘Aatmanirbharta 2.0’ to Advance Defence Self-Reliance at SWAVLAMBAN 2026

October 26, 2026 8:34 PM

Rajnath Singh Calls for ‘Aatmanirbharta 2.0’ to Advance Defence Self-Reliance at SWAVLAMBAN 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for ‘Aatmanirbharta 2.0’ in the defence sector, emphasising the development of top-end, state-of-the-art technologies, strengthening Research & Development (R&D), and building resilient supply chains to reduce import dependence and achieve technological superiority, thereby contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. He was addressing the fifth edition of SWAVLAMBAN, the Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, in N...

Workshop on Defence Procurement, iDEX and Testing Procedures to Be Held in Delhi

June 10, 2026 1:01 PM

Workshop on Defence Procurement, iDEX and Testing Procedures to Be Held in Delhi

A two-day workshop on defence procurement, Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Technology Perspective Capability Roadmap (TPCR) and testing procedures for MSMEs and start-ups will be held at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment on June 11 and 12. The workshop is being jointly organised by the Indigenisation Directorate of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS). The initiative aims to enhance awareness and encourage greater pa...

India’s iDEX Startup Wins Robotics Challenge at Dubai Airshow 2025

November 18, 2025 10:09 PM

India’s iDEX Startup Wins Robotics Challenge at Dubai Airshow 2025

Sagar Defence, an iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) winner, has secured the “Accelerating the Autonomous Robotics Revolution” challenge under the VISTA Track at Dubai Airshow 2025, earning a USD 5,000 prize for its autonomous systems concept. iDEX congratulated the team, noting that the achievement highlights India’s growing footprint in defence innovation. Sagar Defence said its pitch centred on “Genesis”, described as a “boat-in-a-box” concept built around an AI-powered,...

India showcases defence innovation and strengthens global ties at IDEK and NAVDEX 2025

February 21, 2025 2:51 PM

India showcases defence innovation and strengthens global ties at IDEK and NAVDEX 2025

India’s participation in IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 concludes today, reaffirming the country’s commitment to global security cooperation, indigenous defence innovation, and strategic partnerships in the international defence landscape. The India Pavilion displayed cutting-edge defence technologies, including advanced warships, guided missile systems, precision-guided munitions, electronic warfare systems, and AI-driven defence solutions. Leading defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs) such as ...