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Rajnath Singh, Maldives Defence Minister review bilateral security cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral discussions with Defence Minister of Maldives Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon in New Delhi on January 8, 2025, and comprehensively reviewed various aspects of bilateral defence and security cooperation.

Strengthening maritime ties: Indian Navy hosts Indonesian Navy delegation

Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, was on an official visit to India as part of the high-level delegation accompanying his President Prabowo Subianto, the Chief Guest for the Republic Day Parade 2025.

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumes command of IAF's Western Air Command

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumed command of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Western Air Command on January 1, 2025.

Way forward for IAF's 114 MRFA

Conscious of serious capability gaps, India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) had announced formation of a high-level committee to address shortages in the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Cyient expands strategic partnership with Deutsche Aircraft, secures multi-year deal for D328eco technical publication

HYDERABAD/WESSLING. Cyient, a global intelligent engineering services company has expanded its strategic partnership with Deutsche Aircraft, a leading German regional aircraft manufacturer.

India takes flight: The growing role of local suppliers in GE Aerospace's global operations

WITH A growing production footprint, a highly skilled engineering talent pool, and manufacturing output that meets global technical standards, Indian suppliers have emerged as capable partners in the international aerospace ecosystem.

Turkish Airlines sets Guinness World Records title for 'Most Countries Flown to by an Airline'

Turkish Airlines, which has held the title of flying to the most countries in the world since 2012, has been officially recognised by the Guinness World Records as the record holder.

Sri Lanka, India conduct bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 24

NEW DELHI. The bilateral naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka, SLINEX 24 (Sri Lanka-India Exercise 2024) was conducted from December 17 to 20, 2024, at Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command in two phases.

India playing greater role in UN peacekeeping missions

5200 military personnel deployed in UN missions, 118 countries engaged through defence cooperation: Ministry of Defence

ISRO achieves milestone: Hits a century

ISRO marks 100th launch; GSLV-F15 succeeds in placing NVS-02 in planned orbit.

76th Republic Day Celebration

Republic Day Parade holds a distinct and unique place in the people's hearts. It is the day when the country rolls out with pride the rich cultural diversity of the country and the silent potent military might of India, which became a Republic on January 26, 1950.

PM dedicates to nation three frontline naval combatants

In what he described as a significant step towards empowering the Indian Navy in the 21st century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three frontline naval combatants INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer - at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on January 15.

India, Kuwait sign key agreement on defence cooperation

In what can be seen as a new chapter in New Delhi's strategic cooperation with the countries in the Gulf region, India and Kuwait signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on defence cooperation on December 22 even as the two sides elevated the bilateral relationship to that of a 'Strategic Partnership'.

Air Vice Marshal R Guruhari assumes charge as Commandant, SDI

BENGALURU. Air Vice Marshal Raman Guruhari assumed charge as the new Chief of the prestigious Software Development Institute (SDI), Indian Air Force (IAF), Bengaluru, on January 1, 2025.

Change of command at Equipment Depot (Air Force), Bengaluru

Air Commodore Kaustubh Apte took over the Command of 26 Equipment Depot, Bengaluru, on January 27, 2025, from Air Commodore Manoj Kumar.

Air India to restart flights to Tel Aviv from March 2025

GURGAON. Air India will resume its non-stop services between Delhi and Tel Aviv from March 2, 2025.

Indo-Pacific is free and open: QUAD

NEW DELHI. Within hours of President Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President, the US hosted a meeting of Quad foreign ministers where the four-nation grouping vowed cooperation and with an eye on China, the US, Australia, India and Japan recommitted to working together to free and open Indo-Pacific.

"We are Currently Pursuing the Decade of Transformation"

In an interview with Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP's Land Forces, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi explains how the Indian Army is aiming to transform into a modern, agile, adaptive, technology enabled and self-reliant future ready force

Army Day 2025: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Puts Thrust on Artillery Modernisation, Impending FRCV Takes Off

The Army Chief made a concerted announcement for the range of military equipment, especially focusing on its artillery modernisation plan and capability like the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) and K9 Vajra self-propelled artillery systems. Crucially, the Army also finally moves ahead with its impending FRCV programme.

AVNL - Driving Innovation and Modernisation

A Leader in a Rapidly Evolving Defence Manufacturing Industry

2025 - Year of Reforms

Ministry of Defence (MoD) has declared 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms,' focusing on simplified procurement, reduced timeframes, theaterisation, and emerging technologies with significant implications for the Indian Army

ADVANCING INDIA'S DEFENCE CAPABILITIES

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is advancing India’s defence ecosystem with ground breaking innovations, including next-generation combat platforms, autonomous technologies, and cutting-edge systems, underscoring its commitment to India’s military modernisation, highlights ARUN RAMCHANDANI, SVP & Head – L&T Precision Engineering and Systems IC

INDIA'S STRYKER CHOICE

India's selection of the US-made Stryker armored vehicle over the indigenous WhAP sparks debates on prioritiSing swift acquisitions and combat readiness versus commitment to self-

FORCE PROTECTION

The Indian Army faces an urgent need to equip Main Battle Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles with advanced Active Protection Systems to counter modern threats and enhance battlefield survivability. The lack of such systems could be addressed with the combat-proven Trophy APS, writes ATUL CHANDRA

HANWHA AEROSPACE DEEPENS INDIA DEFENSE TIES AMID REGIONAL TECH RACE

Amid growing regional competition in defence technology, a prominent defence initiative is strengthening ties with India through successful artillery and air defence programs. This collaboration aligns with India's strategic focus on bolstering domestic defence manufacturing and reducing reliance on imports. By fostering advanced technology transfer and enhancing local production capabilities, the partnership is poised to transform the defence landscape in Asia, showcasing significant achievements in artillery systems, air defence solutions, and aerospace innovation

NEED FOR A LARGER ARTILLERY FORCE

At a time when India is increasingly facing a multi-front challenge on her borders, it is quite evident that the Indian artillery modernisation programme needs a massive thrust from the government, argues JYOTI SINGH

ADVANCING BALLISTIC PROTECTION AND AMMUNITION

SMPP, with a rich legacy in ballistic protection and ammunition components, continues to innovate in defence manufacturing. ASHISH KANSAL, Director SMPP, shares insights into the company's expansion into ammunition production, its ground breaking advancements in lightweight ballistic materials like Boron Carbide, R&D plans for precision-guided munitions, and ongoing collaborations for global defence opportunities, highlighting their contributions to both domestic and international markets.

OVING M TARGET

India's evolving battlefield strategies emphasise the need for the Indian Army to accelerate the induction of Self-Propelled Howitzers, enhancing firepower, survivability, and precision, as highlighted by ATUL CHANDRA, driven by lessons from global conflicts and emerging technological advancements

INDIA EMBARKS ON DECADE-LONG PROJECT TO DEVELOP FUTURE-READY COMBAT VEHICLE

With a substantial portion of its borders shared with neighbouring countries, it is essential for India to have modern and robust tanks for both defensive and offensive operations. In this regard, the FRCV's advanced capabilities allow it to face changing ground obstacles like land and air threats. It will provide a decisive advantage in future conflicts and enhance operational effectiveness through its integration with air power, writes JOSEPH P CHACKO

THE INDIAN ARMY AND DRONES

AMIT GUPTA argues why the induction of Drones, which have changed the face of modern warfare, into the Indian Army needs to be in greater numbers