Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister of India.

MoD Begins Review of Defence Acquisition Procedure

Defence Ministry begins Review of Defence Procurement Procedure (DAP 2020): New Delhi, India – In a move signalling a determined push for efficiency and self-reliance, India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a comprehensive review of its critical Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020. This significant undertaking, initiated under the banner of 2025 being declared the 'Year of Reforms', aims to meticulously align the nation's defence procurement mechanisms with broader government policies, particularly those championing indigenous capabilities and streamlined processes. Read More

Max Aerospace Helicopter Facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

June 15, 2025

Max Aerospace to Invest $960 Million in Helicopter Facility in Nagpur

Max Aerospace to Invest $960 Million in Helicopter Facility in Nagpur: Nagpur, Maharashtra – Nagpur, the second capital of Maharashtra, is poised for a significant leap in India's defence and aerospace landscape, as Max Aerospace and Aviation Pvt Ltd announces a massive investment of Rs 8,000 crore (approximately $960 million USD) to establish a state-of-the-art helicopter manufacturing facility. This ambitious project is set to unfold over the next eight years, marking a pivotal moment for indigenous defence production. Read More

June 13, 2025

Pixxel Bags iDEX Grant to Develop Hyperspectral and Mid-Wave Infrared Payloads

Pixxel Bags iDEX Grant to Develop Hyperspectral and Mid-Wave Infrared Payloads: Bengaluru – Pixxel, a pioneering Bengaluru-based space technology firm renowned for developing the world’s highest-resolution hyperspectral satellite constellation, has announced a significant stride in its collaboration with the Indian defence ecosystem. The company has formally signed a second agreement with the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, securing a crucial SPARK (Support for Prototype and Research Kickstart) Grant. Read More

Air India Boeing 787 crashes near Ahmedabad.

June 12, 2025

Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner Crashes Near Ahmedabad, Over 250 Feared Dead

Air India Boeing 787 Crashes Near Ahmedabad: The flight was carrying a total of 242 individuals, comprising 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Air India has confirmed the nationalities of those on board: 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals, and 1 Canadian national. Read More

DRDO's Samir V Kamat handed over the documentation.

June 8, 2025

DRDO Transfers Latest Defence Tech to Industry Partners

DRDO Transfers Latest Defence Tech to Industry Partners: Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra – In a significant move to bolster India's defence industrial ecosystem, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred technologies for nine advanced systems to ten different industries. The licensing agreements were formally handed over during an event held at the Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) in Ahilyanagar on June 7, 2025. Read More

June 5, 2025

Dassault-Tata Advanced Systems Limited to Manufacture Rafale Fuselage in Hyderabad

The Dassault-Tata partnership is a significant development. The Nagpur facility, a joint venture between Dassault and TASL, is already producing major sub-assemblies for the Rafale. These are not just minor parts, but complex and critical components that form the backbone of the aircraft. This includes the entire rear fuselage section of the Rafale, from the cockpit to the tail, a testament to the trust Dassault has placed in the manufacturing capabilities of its Indian partner. Read More

India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.

May 28, 2025

Rajnath Singh Approves 5th Gen AMCA Fighter for IAF

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Approves 5th Generation AMCA Fighter for Indian Air Force: NEW DELHI – In a move poised to fundamentally transform India's aerial combat capabilities and bolster its strategic autonomy, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today officially approved the "execution model" for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. This landmark decision greenlights the indigenous development of India's first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, signaling a robust commitment to self-reliance in advanced defense technology. Read More

DRDO Quantum Technology Research Centre QTRC Opened in Delhi.

May 27, 2025

DRDO’s Quantum Technology Research Centre Opened in Delhi

DRDO Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC): DELHI – In a significant stride for India’s strategic technological advancement, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) today inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House in Delhi. The state-of-the-art facility, unveiled by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, is... Read More

Ram Mohan Naidu, Civil Aviation Minister.

May 16, 2025

BCAS Revokes Security Clearance of Turkey’s Çelebi Aviation

BCAS Revokes Security Clearance of Turkish Çelebi and Associated Companies: New Delhi – The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), India's regulatory authority for civil aviation security, announced late on May 15, 2025, the revocation of security clearance for M/s Celebi and its associated companies. The decision, according to a press release from the Press Information Bureau Delhi, was made in the interest of national security. Read More

May 13, 2025

India Will Not Succumb to Pakistan’s Nuclear Blackmail: Modi

Operation Sindoor – Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Address to the Nation: New Delhi, India – May 12, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a resolute address to the nation tonight, declared that India will not yield to nuclear blackmail, a direct warning to Pakistan amidst escalating tensions. This firm stance followed India’s “Operation Sindoor,”... Read More