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August 2025

THE RARE EARTH WAR: CHINA'S MONOPOLY AND THE NEW GREAT GAME

RSN SINGH analyses how the monopoly of rare earth by China poses a grave threat to global stability, and particularly to India and what the latter is doing to neutralise the Chinese threat

4 mins

THE RACE FOR RARE MINERALS

The US, Australia, Japan and India — known as the Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) grouping to give its full nomenclature)- have finally woken up to the arm-twisting or rare minerals blackmail by China and agreed to collaborate on both securing and diversifying critical rare mineral supply chains. This was one of the key outcomes of the meeting of the foreign ministers in Washington.

2 mins

NAVIGATING STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT WITH CHINA

ABHAY KRISHNA points out that while India currently trails China in overall national power, it has significant strategic potential in specific domains to exploit selective and important Chinese vulnerabilities

6 mins

BUMPS AND BARRIERS

Despite making considerable headway, the DICs are way short of attracting the anticipated level of industry participation and economic vibrancy VISHAL DUGGAL reports

10+ mins

SKILLED TO PERFORM

As Indian industry moves away from the support and upgrade of legacy Russian origin defence equipment and towards the indigenous design and development of advanced defence equipment with sophisticated Western technologies, it must have access to a skilled workforce capable of producing such advanced defence equipment at high rates. This will be especially relevant in areas such as Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of defence equipment.

4 mins

INDIAN DEFENCE EXPORTS IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT

The rise in India’s defence exports is significant from a local perspective but pale into comparative insignificance in the global context. It will take a lot of doing to find a firm foothold in this market by not only smoothing the rough edges in the country's approach to defence exports but also by devising focused and realistic policies aimed at promoting the export of high-value products, argues AMIT COWSHISH

8 mins

THE NEW FACE OF WARFARE: ASSASSINATIONS AND THE VIRTUAL NARRATIVE

The wars in Ukraine and Gaza, coupled with the India-Pakistan military skirmish of May 2025, have shown that not only has warfare changed, but older forms of military attacks are once again back in fashion. Therefore, nations need to figure out the diplomatic, military, and technological implications of these trends

10+ mins

INDIA CONSOLIDATES ITS ADS TO FORTIFY THE LADAKH SECTOR

The Indian Army Air Defence Corps and DRDO have tested Akash Prime, an upgraded variant of Akash Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) in Ladakh, where the threat of a potential border conflict with China looms large. Optimised for high-altitude operations and designed to shoot down fast-moving aerial threats with absolute precision, the medium-range AD Akash Prime boasts a capability unmatched by any other system developed by India. A SPECIAL REPORT

9 mins

Safran Edges Out Rolls-Royce

France's Safran emerged as the preferred partner over the UK's Rolls-Royce to co-develop a 110-120 kN thrust engine alongside India's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) for India's fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.

3 mins

Solar Defence Prepares for MALE UAV Tender

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, an arm of the industrial explosives giant of Solar Industries India Ltd, has stepped into the spotlight with its bid for the Ministry of Defence (MoD)'s ambitious 20,000 crore tender to procure 87 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

2 mins

C-390 MILLENNIUM AND BEYOND EMBRAER'S COMMITMENT TO INDIA'S DEFENSE VISION

Embraer Defense & Security supports India's long-term vision for defense modernization, innovation and strategic alliances

2 mins

TWIN MILESTONES FOR EMBRAER AND PORTUGUESE AIR FORCE

Embraer and the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) celebrated two major milestones on July 17, involving the KC-390 Millennium and A-29N Super Tucano programs: the delivery of the third KC-390 Millennium aircraft to the FAP and the launch of the A-29N flight test campaign, which included a historic joint flight of both aircraft.

1 mins

ICG'S ADVANCED NGOPVS LAUNCHED AT MDL

In a major stride toward bolstering India’s maritime security and indigenous shipbuilding capabilities, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marked the keel-laying of Yard 16401 - the first of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) - at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai.

1 mins

Russia Offers Localised T-14 Armata for Next-Gen Tank Programme

Russia's Uralvagonzavod, manufacturer of the nextgeneration T-14 Armata main battle tank (MBT), has expressed keen interest in collaborating with India under the Ministry of Defence's Make-I category to jointly develop a tailored T-14 for the Indian Army's Next Generation Main Battle Tank (NGMBT) programme.

1 mins

Prime Toolings Unveils Agnira: India's Next-Gen Ramjet Artillery Shell

Bengaluru-based Prime Toolings, a manufacturer of aerospace propulsion systems, has unveiled Agnira-India's first 155mm solid fuel ramjet-powered artillery shell, marking a potential revolution in battlefield artillery.

1 mins

Bharat Forge to Establish State-of-the-Art Ring Mill

Bharat Forge will establish a new advanced ring mill dedicated to aerospace applications, following the signature of contracts with Pratt & Whitney, Canada, for the supply of aerospace components. The new ring mill will be set up as part of BFL's ongoing expansion of its aerospace manufacturing capabilities. This facility is designed to produce high-performance aerospace products for aero-engine applications, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and adhering to the highest global quality and traceability standards.

1 mins

Stardour Aerospace Milestone

In the bustling tech hub of Hyderabad, a quiet revolution unfolded under the leadership of Stardour Aerospace.

1 mins

Shield AI Partners with JSW Defence

American company Shield AI has teamed up with JSW Defence, a subsidiary of India's JSW Group, to produce the V-BAT drone locally for the Indian Armed Forces.

1 mins

Garden Reach Launches Eighth Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship for Indian Navy

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd launched the eighth and final antisubmarine warfare shallow water craft, named Ajay, for the Indian Navy in late July in Kolkata.

1 mins

L&T Delivers First LCA MkIA Wing to HAL

In a major step towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has delivered the first set of wing assemblies for the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas MklA to Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.

1 mins

CVRDE Aims at Induction of Indigenous Engines from 600 to 1500 HP Set for 2030

The Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), a leading arm of India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has unveiled an ambitious plan to develop a range of fully indigenous engines, spanning 600 to 1500 horsepower (HP), for induction into the armed forces by 2030.

1 mins

INDIA-SWEDEN DEFENCE UPDATE

A high-level Indian defence delegation's visit to Sweden in June 2025 marked a turning point—from strategic discussions to industrial collaboration, with an emphasis on innovation, manufacturing, and export partnerships.

4 mins

Parikh to head Boeing Defence in India

Boeing has appointed Alay Parikh as director of business development for its Defence and Services business in India, reinforcing the company's commitment to strengthening operations and accelerating growth in the region.

1 mins

IAI's Systems Accomplish Multi-Domain Defence

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) -played a pivotal role during the recent Operation Rising Lion, defending against a coordinated attack involving approximately 550 ballistic missiles, hundreds of cruise missiles, thousands of UAVS, and rockets.

1 mins

P&W Aerospace contract with Godrej

Godrej's Aerospace business has clinched a contract from Pratt & Whitney to produce complex aerospace parts for engine applications.

1 mins

Naval Group and MDL Collaborate

Naval Group, in partnership with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), has signed an agreement to integrate DRDOdeveloped indigenous energy system plugs into the Indian Navy's Kalvari-class submarines, based on the Scorpène design.

1 mins

Raphe mPhibr Revolutionises UAV Innovation

Raphe mPhibr, India's leading UAV manufacturer, adopted Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform, slashing prototype development from years to three months.

1 mins

Schiebel CAMCOPTERS-100 Shine

On 22 July 2025, Schiebel's CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) excelled in the European Defence Agency's (EDA) inaugural Operational Experimentation (OPEX) campaign at Italy's CEPOLISPE and UTTAT centres.

1 mins

MDL Delivers INS Udaygiri=

MDL delivered INS Udaygiri, the second P17A stealth frigate, to the Indian Navy on 1 July 2025.

1 mins

Hanwha Aerospace Secures ToT for Nuri Rocket

Hanwha Aerospace recently signed a landmark agreement with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) to acquire full technology for the KSLV-II (Nuri), South Korea's indigenous space launcher.

1 mins

Zuppa Secures $1.5M funding

Chennai-based deep-tech firm Zuppa closed a $1.5 million bridge round on 16 July 2025, backed by entrepreneurs Rahul Dewan, Ajay Gupta, and The Mangwani Family Office.

1 mins

HAL Partners with CeNS

HAL has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) in Bengaluru to establish the HAL Advanced Academic Initiation Centre under its CSR initiative.

1 mins

Indigenous Projects at HAL Reviewed

Dr P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, recently visited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facilities in Bengaluru, reviewing key indigenous projects.

1 mins

MDL Acquires Colombo Dockyard

MDL announced its first international venture, approving a $52.96 million acquisition of a controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), Sri Lanka's leading shipyard.

1 mins

Indian Navy Signs NMDA Contract with BEL

The Indian Navy signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on 4 August 2025 to implement the National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project, enhancing maritime security.

1 mins

A K Shrivastava Appointed Director at HAL

On 15 July 2025, Ajay Kumar Shrivastava assumed the role of Director (Engineering and R&D) at HAL, having served as Executive Director (ARDC).

1 mins

BEL Reports big Growth

Bharat Electronics \"Limited (BEL), a Navratna defence PSU, reported a 25 per cent BHARAT ELECTRONICS increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to 969.13 crore in Q1 FY 2025-26, up from 776.14 crore last year.

1 mins

A GENERAL'S REMINISCENCES

General Satyawant Mallanna Shrinagesh (11 May 1903 27 December 1977), the third Indian Army Chief (between 1955 and 1957), left copious notes that were preserved by his family.

3 mins

The inspiring Chunni Lal

Naib Subedar Chunni Lal (6 March 1968 - 24 June 2007) served with the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (8 JAK LI).

2 mins

A lion-hearted Brigadier

This slim volume on Brigadier Mohammed Usman (15 July 1912 -3 July 1948), more popularly known as the Lion of Naushera, is a remarkable chronicle on how soldiers exhibit extraordinary valour under the most trying circumstances to achieve objectives that are considered impossible.

2 mins

COUNTERING THE DRONES

The successful testing by Nagpur-based private aerospace sector Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL) of the low-cost counter-swarm drone system, 'Bhargavastra', recently could not have come at a better time when nations are trying hard to deal with the rising menace of drones. Bhargavastra will surely be welcome in the global anti-drone market that is expected to grow from $4.48 billion in 2025 to $ 14.51 billion by 2030.

4 mins

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