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DAC accords AON for 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.05 lakh crore for services

India, France joint military Exercise Shakti 2025 concludes in France

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UK now agrees to move stranded F-35 fighter jet to MRO facility at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

After two weeks of hesitation, the UK has agreed to move its stranded F-35B fighter jet to the MRO facility at Thiruvananthapuram Airport. A 40-member British team will carry out repairs soon.

Operation Sindoor fallout: India pushes Russia for faster S-400s delivery and fighter jet upgrades

During a meeting in Qingdao, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged Russia to expedite S-400 deliveries and upgrade India’s Su-30MKI fleet. The push comes after India’s air defence success in Operation Sindoor last month.

F-35B Lightning II fighter stranded in Kerala: Engineers from UK to fly in to repair Royal Navy jet

A UK Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet grounded in Thiruvananthapuram for 13 days after an emergency landing will be repaired by British engineers, with Indian authorities assisting the recovery.

Anil Ambani's Reliance Defence wins Rs 600 crore export order from Germany's Rheinmetall for hi-tech ammunition

Reliance Defence, led by Anil Ambani, has secured a ₹600 crore export order from Germany’s Rheinmetall AG. The deal boosts India's defence exports and strengthens its role in global ammunition supply, especially in Europe.

Rajnath Singh empowers CDS to issue joint orders across Army, Navy and Air Force for greater synergy

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has authorised CDS Gen Anil Chauhan to issue joint orders for all three armed services. The move aims to improve coordination, efficiency, and transparency in preparation for Integrated Theatre Commands.

Bharat Forge wins Indian Army bid to supply 4.25 lakh DRDO-developed CQB carbines

Bharat Forge has emerged as the lowest bidder for supplying over 4.25 lakh DRDO-developed 5.56×45 mm close-quarter battle (CQB) carbines to the Indian Army, under the ‘Buy (Indian)’ category focused on indigenous defence production.

ideaForge secures Rs 137 cr order to supply hybrid mini UAVs to Indian Army

ideaForge Technology has received a Rs 137 crore order from the Indian Army for hybrid mini UAVs. These UAVs will be used for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations and were selected after a rigorous evaluation process.

Exclusive | India's rocket power surge: 6 Pinaka regiments set for 2026 finish line, raising of 2 underway

The Indian Army will commission all six additional Pinaka rocket regiments by 2026. These modern multi-barrel launchers enhance firepower, replacing old Soviet-era systems and strengthening India's artillery against threats from China and Pakistan.

Indian Navy celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga with record participation (WATCH)

The Indian Navy celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga at Visakhapatnam and across naval stations worldwide. With nearly 50,000 participants, the event reflected this year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”

Big spends, no action: Pakistan Navy stayed anchored during India's Operation Sindoor

India’s Operation Sindoor exposed Pakistan’s naval inaction despite an 18% defence budget hike. As India responded to the Pahalgam terror attack, experts questioned Pakistan’s maritime readiness and rising military spending.