Indian Defence News

Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as the chief of the naval staff on Sunday, becoming the 27th head of the Indian navy at a moment when the service is navigating an ambitious modernization agenda and mounting strategic competition across the Indo-Pacific.

General NS Raja Subramani assumed charge on Sunday as India’s third chief of defence staff (CDS), stepping into the country’s highest military office at a juncture when the armed forces are grappling with an ambitious but still-unfinished transformation of their command structure.

A total of 353 cadets, including 21 from foreign countries, graduated from the National Defence Academy's 150th course. Jawaharlal Nehru University conferred bachelor's degrees on 236 cadets across science, arts, and computer science streams. Chief guest Kiran Bedi encouraged them to become "scholar warriors."

AVNL has invited Indian companies to partner in developing advanced loitering munitions and surveillance drones for future Indian battle tanks under the indigenous FRCV programme.

MoD on Wednesday issued a landmark request for proposals seeking a private industry partner to manufacture prototypes of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), the country’s most ambitious homegrown military aviation programme.

Hyderabad-based defense firm beats competition to win AVNL contract for 81 remote control weapon stations

MoD has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to upgrade the Su-30MKI fighters fleet with a state-of-the-art anti-jamming, anti-spoofing multi-constellation GPS (Global Positioning System) antenna, in a push toward self-reliance in defence electronics.

The Ministry of Defence has issued an RFI inviting technology firms to design and deploy INAMS Version 2.0, a next-generation naval armament management system to modernise logistics across Naval Armament Depots nationwide.

For three decades, IAF's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team has thrilled millions with breathtaking air shows, colourful smoke trails and precise flying skills. Formed in 1996, the team has become one of India’s most recognised aviation symbols. From local air displays to major international shows, Suryakiran has represented India with pride and precision.

New Delhi-based ideaForge Technology has received DGCA type certification for its Q6 V2 GEO drone, allowing commercial deployment across India. The drone can be used for surveying, mapping, aerial surveillance and infrastructure inspection. Classified under the “small” drone category, it supports LiDAR, RGB imaging and night operations.