Rajnath Singh, Chandrababu Naidu launch major defence and aerospace projects in Andhra Pradesh

May 15, 2026 5:11 PM

Rajnath Singh, Chandrababu Naidu launch major defence and aerospace projects in Andhra Pradesh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday laid the foundation stones and presided over the grounding ceremonies for a series of strategic aerospace and defence manufacturing projects in the state, marking a significant push towards India’s defence self-reliance and indigenous military production capabilities. The high-profile event was held at Puttaparthi in Sri Sathya Sai district and included the launch of projects linked to fifth-...

DRDO, IAF successfully conduct maiden flight-trial of indigenous TARA glide weapon

May 8, 2026 11:26 AM

DRDO, IAF successfully conduct maiden flight-trial of indigenous TARA glide weapon

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday successfully carried out the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system off the coast of Odisha, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence capabilities. TARA, a modular range extension kit developed indigenously, is India’s first glide weapon system designed to convert unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons. The system aim...

India, Algeria agree to expand defence cooperation at first joint commission meeting

May 6, 2026 2:58 PM

India, Algeria agree to expand defence cooperation at first joint commission meeting

India and Algeria have agreed to further expand their defence cooperation following the inaugural meeting of the Joint Commission held in New Delhi on Tuesday. The meeting, co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), and Kaid Nour Eddine, Chief of Staff of the Algerian Naval Forces, focused on enhancing collaboration across a range of key areas. These included military training, joint exercises, medical cooperation, and defence industry engagement. According to t...

Dutch Naval Ship HNLMS De Ruyter visits Kochi, boosts India-Netherlands maritime cooperation

May 6, 2026 2:53 PM

Dutch Naval Ship HNLMS De Ruyter visits Kochi, boosts India-Netherlands maritime cooperation

The Royal Netherlands Navy ship HNLMS De Ruyter (F804) arrived at Kochi on Monday, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation between India and the Netherlands. The De Zeven Provinciën-class frigate was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Kochi Harbour, escorted by Indian Navy Fast Interceptor Craft and received with full naval honours, including a band performance. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that the visit coincides with a high-level Dutch delegation led by Rob De ...

Indigenous defence capabilities power India’s military strength: Sanjay Seth

May 5, 2026 1:17 PM

Indigenous defence capabilities power India’s military strength: Sanjay Seth

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday highlighted the growing strength of India’s indigenous defence ecosystem, stating that the country’s military capability is increasingly being built through domestic industry and innovation. Addressing the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj, Seth said, “India’s military might is forged in the factories of our defence industries,” while crediting the success of Operation Sindoor to the courage of the armed forces and the effectiv...

Research, innovation key to future warfare as India boosts defence capabilities: Rajnath Singh

May 4, 2026 3:06 PM

Research, innovation key to future warfare as India boosts defence capabilities: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday stressed that sustained research and the ability to create a “surprise element” will be decisive in future warfare, as he addressed the inaugural session of the North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj. He said countries that adapt fastest to rapid technological change will hold a clear advantage on the battlefield. Highlighting the evolving nature of modern conflicts, Singh pointed to how warfare has shifted dramatically in recent years, citing the rapid t...

Indian Coast Guard holds talks with Fincantieri to boost maritime technology collaboration

April 30, 2026 7:50 PM

Indian Coast Guard holds talks with Fincantieri to boost maritime technology collaboration

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday held high-level discussions with an Italian delegation, including representatives from Fincantieri, to explore collaboration in shipbuilding and advanced maritime technologies. The interaction, held at Coast Guard Headquarters in New Delhi, focused on potential partnerships with Indian shipyards for future projects, with an emphasis on enhancing vessel capabilities and operational efficiency. Key design features discussed included resilient hulls suited ...

India, Italy deepen defence ties; Rajnath Singh holds talks with Italian counterpart, exchange military cooperation plan

April 30, 2026 3:48 PM

India, Italy deepen defence ties; Rajnath Singh holds talks with Italian counterpart, exchange military cooperation plan

India and Italy on Thursday took a step forward in strengthening their defence partnership, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holding bilateral talks with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in New Delhi and exchanging a Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan (MCP) for 2026-27. The meeting, held at the Manekshaw Centre, focused on enhancing military engagements and expanding defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. Both ministers reaffirmed that the India-Italy Strategic Part...

India successfully conducts maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-Ship Missile from helicopter platform

April 29, 2026 9:55 PM

India successfully conducts maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-Ship Missile from helicopter platform

In a major boost to India’s maritime strike capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy on Wednesday successfully carried out the maiden salvo launch of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR) from a naval helicopter off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal. During the trial, two missiles were launched in quick succession from the same helicopter, marking the first-ever salvo launch of an advanced air-launched anti-ship missile sy...

India, Sri Lanka strengthen maritime ties with IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 in Colombo

April 29, 2026 9:54 PM

India, Sri Lanka strengthen maritime ties with IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 in Colombo

India and Sri Lanka have reaffirmed their growing maritime partnership through the successful conduct of the fourth edition of the bilateral diving exercise, IN–SLN DIVEX 2026, held in Colombo from April 21 to 28. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that the week-long exercise saw participation from the Indian Navy, including its Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel INS Nireekshak, alongside diving teams from the Sri Lanka Navy. The engagement focused on enhancing operational coordinatio...