Defence

The DSCA said the Javelin package would bolster India's ability to counter armoured threats and support greater interoperability with US forces

What the Cabinet’s critical minerals royalty decision means

Lower royalty rates may attract bidders for critical mineral blocks, but without domestic refining capacity, India’s clean-energy and electronics supply chains will remain import-dependent, say industry experts.

OPINION | Fujian, China’s third aircraft carrier, changes Quad incentives for military ties

Over the past two decades, China’s naval shipbuilding has executed the fastest peacetime fleet expansion in history, transforming its navy from a coastal force into one rivalling the U.S. in the Western Pacific. It amplifies incentives among Quad members for deeper ties

OPINION | India’s security threat is not limited to conventional sources; asymmetric tactics are a reality

India is in a hostile neighbourhood with countries inimical to it resorting often to unconventional measures. The good news is the security establishment has been quick to prepare for it

ISRO sends its record-breaking military satellite into orbit with rocket LVM3

ISRO will launch its CMS-03 satellite using the LVM3-M5 rocket, strengthening India’s secure defence communication network from geostationary orbit.

OPINION | India in Infrared: Why we must lead the thermal frontier in space

Thermal imaging reveals hidden energy patterns, enhancing safety, resilience, and economic growth. As India advances in space technology, mastering this invisible spectrum strengthens its global leadership and sovereignty

Bharat Forge finds strength on home ground even as de-risking strategy pays off

Timely India-centric strategy and de-risking business into non-auto segments augurs well in times of global trade tensions

HFCL eyes 'massive' opportunity in defence sector, bets big on new Andhra manufacturing complex

The Andhra Pradesh unit, which is coming up on a 1,000-acre parcel, will be a manufacturing as well as testing facility for military ammunition

An Ode To My Beloved First Love: MiG-21

The workhorse of the IAF will be decommissioned today, with Air Chief Marshal AP Singh set to lead the farewell flypast. The MiG-21 is the most produced supersonic jet aircraft in aviation history. A former IAF fighter pilot who flew the MiG-21 shares his experience and feeling for the aircraft that served the Air Force for six decades

Does the blueprint to modernise defence make it a long-term bet?

The government unveils 15-year roadmap that opens up multi-decade opportunities to integrate production, supply chains, and advanced technology platforms

OPINION | India’s path to self-reliance in rare-earth magnet supply for the future

India is pivoting towards self-sufficiency in rare-earth magnets, essential for EVs, renewables, and defence -- through policy reforms, private sector involvement, and expanding domestic mining and recycling capacities

GST relief comes as defence imports tilt towards missiles, artillery

Missiles’ share of India’s defence imports has tripled to 21% in the last decade, while artillery is up tenfold

Defence GST cuts: Boost for OEMs, system makers and exports

The move will ease procurement costs for both manufacturers and integrators

Govt may ease defence tenders norms to attract private players

The government may move to open tendering from the nomination-based system to boost competition, encourage MSME participation and indigenisation

US slaps 25% tariff plus penalty on India: Here's how it compares to other countries

India’s machinery, electronics and chemicals exports to face fresh headwinds as trade tensions escalate; bilateral trade hit $118.4 billion in 2024

Critical minerals: India has agreements with 8 countries, talks on with 2 more

India is looking for bilateral arrangements with mineral-rich countries as China curbs on rare- earth magnets worry the industry

Spy cockroaches and AI robots: Germany plots the future of warfare

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government views AI and start-up technology as key to its defence plans

Enterprising states can boost India’s military industrial complex

Andhra Pradesh’s aerospace and defence cluster policy has useful takeaways for other states interested in attracting investments in these sectors. Prior efforts by states have not delivered satisfactory outcomes. However, with corrective policy measures states can draw in significant investment

India matches West in defence spend by GDP, but lags on investment

In FY24 and FY25, capex accounted for only 24.9 percent of India’s total defence outlay. In contrast, the US allocated 37 percent of its military budget to capex.

Why UK and France are joining nuclear forces—and what it means for Europe

Joint pledge signals deeper European defence ties as London and Paris prepare for ‘extreme threats’ without relying on Washington

India’s defence ecosystem is entering a new era of innovation strategic shift

India’s defence sector is transforming through integrated commands, digital infrastructure, and co-development ecosystems, aligning industry and innovation to build a more agile, mission-ready national security framework

Oil fuels India-Russia trade to almost 12x in a decade even as defence deals decline

The total trade between both the countries surged nearly twelve-fold between 2015 and 2024, rising to $72 billion in 2024 from $6.1 billion in 2015.

Private sector steps up to power India’s military-industrial rise

FY 25 will be the first time that private sector companies will likely account for nearly a quarter — 23.5% — of India's defence output, once the domain of government-owned firms