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  • Copper: A strategic material for modern warfare

    Copper is crucial to India’s defence manufacturing, enabling advanced systems in vehicles like the CCIV, supporting communication, radar, and weapon technologies for modern combat effectiveness

  • `Mini deal,' major stakes: India, US trade talks resume, may cover defence, auto

    `Mini deal,' major stakes: India, US trade talks resume, may cover defence, auto

    India is likely to allow increased imports of energy products, edible oils, automobiles, and defence equipment, among others, in order to slash the looming Trump tariffs.

  • India’s defence firms post solid Q4; analysts warn on valuations, order visibility

    India’s defence firms post solid Q4; analysts warn on valuations, order visibility

    Analysts remain cautious on high valuations, uneven execution, and near-term order visibility.

  • Robo-soldiers across the Himalayas

    Robo-soldiers across the Himalayas

    Recently robots participated in a Beijing half-marathon. It may have triggered amusement but it should be seen as an experiment in changing the profile of soldiers. In a not too distant future, the move towards ‘intelligentised warfare’ could see the proliferation of robot soldiers in the PLA

  • Army to upgrade air defence with new guns, radars, and missile systems

    Army to upgrade air defence with new guns, radars, and missile systems

    The army plans to replace two aging gun platforms—L70 and Zu-23mm—with advanced indigenous systems. Trials for the new L70 successor are expected in July, with a request for proposal (RFP) already issued for 220 guns. The L70, originally manufactured by Sweden’s Bofors AB in the 1950s, has been in service in India since the 1960s.

  • Biden approves $571 million in defense support for Taiwan

    Biden approves $571 million in defense support for Taiwan

    The United States is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with the means to defend itself despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties between Washington and Taipei, to the constant anger of Beijing.

  • Valuations in defence sector are comparatively high, but there is growth to justify: IDBI Capital’s Amey Belolkar

    Valuations in defence sector are comparatively high, but there is growth to justify: IDBI Capital’s Amey Belolkar

    A significant portion of the fund’s investors are family offices, who prefer to enter at the pre-IPO stage due to the clearer exit path it offers, according to Amey Belolkar, Senior Vice President at IDBI Capital Markets & Securities.

  • Many PEs waiting to get an exit, banking and auto to be in focus: Hitesh Zaveri of Axis

    Many PEs waiting to get an exit, banking and auto to be in focus: Hitesh Zaveri of Axis

    Zaveri is of the view that while valuations in defence companies are rich, the substantial and increasing order books justify these valuations.

  • Power is a sure-shot, defense promises growth, roads set for turn, railways risky: infrastructure manager with Rs 30,000 crore plus assets dissects the segment

    Power is a sure-shot, defense promises growth, roads set for turn, railways risky: infrastructure manager with Rs 30,000 crore plus assets dissects the segment

    DSP MF's Charanjit Singh talks about the election-related fears that concern investors and his take on various infra segments

  • Volodomyr Zelenskiy meets heads of state in Singapore, seeks support for security summit

    Volodomyr Zelenskiy meets heads of state in Singapore, seeks support for security summit

    On the social media platform X, Zelenskiy said he had met with Indonesia's president-elect, Prabowo Subianto; a delegation from the U.S. Congress; and the president of Timor-Leste, Jose Ramos-Horta.

  • Canada raised foreign interference concerns with China, says defence minister

    Canada raised foreign interference concerns with China, says defence minister

    Canada's domestic spy agency said in April that China had interfered in the last two elections as part of an official probe into election meddling. Beijing has denied the allegations.

  • US-India ties based on common vision and values: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin

    US-India ties based on common vision and values: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin

    Austin's remarks came as he responded to a delegate's question at the Shangri La Dialogue about bilateral ties.

  • US defense chief refocuses attention on China security risks

    US defense chief refocuses attention on China security risks

    Lloyd Austin, who was speaking at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, met his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun, on Friday in a bid to cool friction over issues from Taiwan to China's military activity in the South China Sea.

  • Russian firms spend $4 billion from rupee vostro accounts to buy defence equipment

    Russian firms spend $4 billion from rupee vostro accounts to buy defence equipment

    Russia was among the 22 countries which was allowed to open Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs) with Indian lenders to trade in local currency.

  • INS Imphal: Indigenously-built stealth guided missile destroyer commissioned to Indian Navy

    INS Imphal: Indigenously-built stealth guided missile destroyer commissioned to Indian Navy

    Imphal's keel was laid on May 19, 2017 and the ship was launched into water on April 20, 2019. INS Imphal was delivered to the Indian Navy on October 20, 2023

  • Japan's Cabinet OKs record $56 billion defense budget for 2024 to accelerate strike capability

    Japan's Cabinet OKs record $56 billion defense budget for 2024 to accelerate strike capability

    The 7.95 trillion-yen ($56 billion) budget plan for the 2024 fiscal year beginning March marks the second year of a five-year military buildup program under a new security strategy Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government adopted a year ago.

  • Will we see another Sam Bahadur?

    Will we see another Sam Bahadur?

    Even as a Bollywood film has immortalised Sam Manekshaw, for the Indian army he is a polestar guiding them through the numerous examples of his professionalism and leadership abilities. His courage to stand up to the political leadership, while respecting civilian supremacy inherent in the constitutional scheme, further bolstered Sam’s popularity   

  • US defence chief urges nations to dig deep and give Ukraine more much-needed air defence systems

    US defence chief urges nations to dig deep and give Ukraine more much-needed air defence systems

    A defence official said they have arrived in Europe and will begin crossing the border into Ukraine within the coming days.

  • Kim Jong Un discusses stronger ties, arms co-operation with Russian defence minister

    Kim Jong Un discusses stronger ties, arms co-operation with Russian defence minister

    During his visit to Russia, Kim inspected Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers, hypersonic missiles and warships on September 16.

  • Pakistan, US agree to enhance bilateral defence ties

    Pakistan, US agree to enhance bilateral defence ties

    The visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s successes in (the) fight against terrorism and Pakistan’s continued efforts for bringing peace and stability to the region, the statement said

  • What are drone laws in India? | Explained

    What are drone laws in India? | Explained

    We all love seeing perfect top shots! Whether on vacations, weddings, or even in defense deals and IPOs — drones are everywhere these days. Ever wanted to get hold of one to take aesthetically pleasing shots? Well, before you go ahead and order a drone for yourself do not forget to check out the Drone Laws in India. This video will tell you all about drones & no-fly zones… Watch!

  • Joe Biden, PM Modi to strengthen ties with defense, trade agreements

    Joe Biden, PM Modi to strengthen ties with defense, trade agreements

    Biden is rolling out the red carpet for Modi, treating him to a colorful White House South Lawn arrival ceremony on Thursday morning followed by Oval Office talks and a glittering state dinner in the evening.

  • DeepTech startup Optimized Electrotech raises Rs 20 crore in pre-Series A round

    DeepTech startup Optimized Electrotech raises Rs 20 crore in pre-Series A round

    Founded in 2017 by Sandeep Shah, Anil Yekkala, Dharin Shah, Kuldeep Saxena, and Purvi Shah, Optimized Electrotech offers innovative and intelligent surveillance solutions for Indian defence needs

  • Bharat Electronics signs MoU with ADA, DRDO to jointly support Indian Air Force

    Bharat Electronics signs MoU with ADA, DRDO to jointly support Indian Air Force

    The MoU was signed to bring in the strengths of BEL and ADA to design, develop, produce and supply Internal Weapon Bay Computer and other LRUs for AMCA to support the Indian Air Force.

  • Investing in defense ties with India to uphold favourable balance of power in Indo-Pacific: Pentagon

    Investing in defense ties with India to uphold favourable balance of power in Indo-Pacific: Pentagon

    Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said the US has invested in the Quad partnership with India, Australia, and Japan.

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