India Clears Proposal to Acquire 114 Rafale Jets from Dassault The Defence Procurement Board has approved the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation, marking a significant step in modernizing India’s air combat capabilities. The proposal now awaits final clearance from the Defence Minister and approval…
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Aatmanirbharta in Defence Vital for India’s Strategic Autonomy
Emphasising that self-reliance in defence is no longer a choice but a national necessity, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday said India stands at a decisive moment in its defence and industrial journey. Addressing the Defence Skilling Conclave on Defence, Aerospace and Strategic Sector Skill Development in Chandigarh,…
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Valedictory Marks 1st UAS, 25th PTP Milestone
The Air Force Test Pilots School (AFTPS) at Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) witnessed a grand valedictory function on 19 December 2025, marking the successful graduation of the 1st Test Course for Unmanned Aerial Systems (1TC-UAS) and the 25th Production Test Pilots (PTP) Course. Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb, VSM,…
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7 DRDO Techs Transferred; 12 Projects Approved
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on December 2 handed over seven indigenously developed technologies to the Indian Armed Forces under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme, while approving a fresh portfolio of 12 new projects across strategic, aerospace, naval and electronic warfare domains. The handover and approvals were…
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Raksha Mantri Reviews DMSRDE Innovations in Kanpur
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a DRDO laboratory in Kanpur, on November 30, 2025. The visit included an overview of cutting-edge research in defence materials and ongoing innovations at the lab. Focus on Defence Materials and Technologies During the…
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India’s Voice of Balance: Raksha Mantri at Chanakya Dialogue
At the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasised India’s evolving role as a responsible global player. Addressing military leaders, diplomats, and strategic experts, he stated that India’s economic growth, technological capabilities, and principled foreign policy have made it a voice of balance, with…
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Indian Coast Guard Hosts Maiden Shipbuilding & IT Conference
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) hosted its maiden Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & IT Conference on November 27, 2025, in Madikeri, Karnataka, marking a pivotal step in strengthening India’s maritime capabilities. The event witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association and Defence Innovation…
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Swavlamban 2025: Navy’s Push for Innovation & Indigenous Tech
The curtain-raiser for Swavlamban 2025 the Indian Navy’s flagship innovation and indigenisation seminar was held in New Delhi on 20 November under the chairmanship of VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. Scheduled at the Manekshaw Centre from 25–26 November, this fourth edition places emerging and disruptive technologies…
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Indian Coast Guard Hosts Maiden Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & IT Conference
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) held its first-ever Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & IT Conference at Madikeri, Karnataka on 27 November 2025, bringing together shipyards, equipment manufacturers, classification societies, technocrats and policymakers to accelerate domestic shipbuilding and digital transformation. A highlight of the conference was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding…
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INS Vikrant: India’s Pride in Indigenous Naval Power
INS Vikrant: India’s Pride in Indigenous Naval Power New Delhi: India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, stands as a monumental achievement in naval engineering and national self-reliance. Commissioned on 2 September 2022, the 45,000-tonne warship represents 76% indigenous content and has created thousands of skilled jobs across Indian industries….