Defence

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

HAL, BEL shares gain as NATO agree to massive hike in defence spending; Nifty India Defence rises 1%

Defence exports from domestic firms may reach Rs 5 lakh crore by 2028-29, building on the 32.5 percent increase in exports from 2022-23 to 2023-24.

Pakistan’s Army gets the bucks, but can’t produce a bang

Without checks and balances from civilians, Pakistan’s defence budget increases are unrelated to the state of the economy, which is dismal. Within the military, it’s the officer class that’s the prime beneficiary of the largesse. Most importantly, a generous defence budget has not translated into demonstrable military capability

Govt official assaults Army Colonel over LoC fencing project, soldiers retaliate

The incident prompted strong reactions among social media users, especially within the military veteran community. Many expressed staunch support for the soldiers' actions, emphasising the profound bond between a commanding officer and their troops.

Defence stocks call for optimism -- with a bit of caution

Valuations continue to be strong, but the sector remains vulnerable to poor project execution and delays

Procurement of 97 upgraded Tejas Mk-1A jets from HAL likely to begin in FY27: Govt official

HAL has enhanced the domestic share of components, with key systems like radar and high-frequency radios now being produced by Bharat Electronics Ltd.

Is Bharat Forge stock poised for re-rating?

As export challenges persist in its core auto business, the company is strategically reallocating resources towards the defence, e-mobility, and aerospace growth engines

Govt readies Rs 2,000 crore-3,000 crore order to buy Invar missiles from Bharat Dynamics

Procurement of 500 anti-tank guided missiles for T-90 tanks awaits final vetting of contract value

Which companies are key beneficiaries of the defence indigenisation push?

Multi-decade opportunities unfolding across critical segments on the back of new technologies and initiatives