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The United States Army has moved forward in its artillery modernisation drive by selecting Hanwha Defence USA to advance in the Mobile Tactical Cannon program, Times of India reported.The South Korean firm will deliver up to eighteen prototypes of its wheeled K9 Mobile Howitzer for testing and soldier trials over the next four years.This limited procurement is intended to explore replacing the
Zenith Unmanned Systems has successfully demonstrated its Vijay-Z1 UAV in Indian Army high-altitude trials, achieving a record endurance of 78 minutes at 14,000 feet under adverse weather conditions.This sets a benchmark for small-class tactical UAVs operating in thin air environments, highlighting India’s growing indigenous drone capabilities.Zenith Unmanned Systems recently conducted
The Indian Army has issued requirements for a new dedicated mobility platform to tow field artillery guns, emphasising rapid deployment, firing, and immediate relocation to counter enemy threats.The specifications demand a 4×4 cross‑country vehicle with a 4,000 kg towing capacity, remote operation capability, and performance benchmarks tailored for survivability in contested environments.The Army
Pakistan’s imposition of a 750‑km airspace and maritime exclusion zone across Punjab, Sindh and coastal Balochistan has triggered intense speculation that it is preparing for a test of the newly unveiled Fatah‑3 supersonic cruise missile.The scale of the restriction, including the Somiani firing range, is unusually large and has drawn close scrutiny from defence observers in India and
According to a report by Reuters, India’s Paras Defence has projected a sharp rise in its export revenues for fiscal 2027, with expectations of at least doubling compared to the previous year.The company’s Technical and R&D Director Amit Mahajan explained that escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing Middle East conflict, have fuelled demand for its defence engineering
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met founders and CEOs of twenty Indian space start-ups, praising their courage to enter a demanding domain and assuring them of continued government support.He emphasised that India can build a strong, innovative and commercially viable model for the world, while urging entrepreneurs to expand applications of space technology into agriculture, environment, education
India and Japan are moving forward with a new phase of maritime cooperation, placing particular emphasis on warship building, mine countermeasures and ship repair facilities.The discussions between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in New Delhi underscored the shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.Singh welcomed Japan’s recent review of its
A fleet of Indian Navy's stealth warships securing the shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean regionIndia and Japan on Thursday signed a maritime security pact in New Delhi, signalling a significant deepening of their defence cooperation. The agreement was formalised during talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi at the Manekshaw Centre.The two
Newtrace, a Bangalore-based deep-tech climate start-up founded in 2021, is pioneering advanced electrode and stack technologies to make green hydrogen production cheaper, more efficient, and independent of rare earth metals.The company recently secured $6.3 million in Pre-Series A funding to scale its innovations, positioning itself as a critical player in India’s National Green Hydrogen
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science and the Defence Research and Development Organisation have unveiled HybridNet, a multimodal framework designed to detect fake news by identifying mismatches between text and images.The system represents a significant step in the fight against misinformation, particularly in an era where manipulated content spreads rapidly across digital
Balu Forge Industries Limited has achieved another milestone in its defence manufacturing journey by successfully commercialising advanced 155mm Extended Range Full Bore (ERFB) artillery shells.These include both Base Bleed and Boat Tail variants, which are critical for extended-range artillery systems.The company has secured an initial pilot order of 10,000 units from a domestic ammunition
In a significant diplomatic development, authorities in New Delhi have demolished a section of structures outside the Pakistan High Commission after determining that they extended beyond the mission’s approved boundary.The action was carried out on Thursday using a JCB machine, which removed barricades and queue‑management installations along the lane outside the compound, particularly near the
Armenia is now set to clear the acquisition of more than fifty Pralay tactical surface-to-surface missiles from India, with advanced cost negotiations underway.This marks one of India’s most significant missile export breakthroughs and represents a major expansion of bilateral defence ties into the strategic strike domain.Armenia’s defence ministry is engaged in detailed negotiations with India
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday welcomed his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi on his maiden visit to India with a polite, traditional Japanese greeting.In a post on X, Rajnath Singh wrote, “Konichiwa Koizumi San!” and added that he was happy to welcome his Japanese counterpart on his first official visit to India.Earlier in the day, Koizumi inspected the ceremonial Guard of Honour
India’s Ministry of Defence has advanced the ₹70,000-crore Project-75(I) submarine program to the Cabinet Committee on Security for final approval.This initiative involves building six 3,000-tonne diesel-electric attack submarines at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai in partnership with Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems.The project is intended to replace the aging Sindhughosh and
A day before the ceasefire in May 2025, US intelligence warned India that Pakistan was preparing a massive missile strike, NDTV reported.NDTV anchors Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor conducted the discussion with remarkable composure and clarity, ensuring that the gravity of the intelligence revelation was conveyed with precision. Their ability to frame the debate around escalation dominance and
The Indian Army’s Northern Command has initiated a requirement for 2,405 FPV drone-based anti-armour payloads, signalling a major expansion in the use of unmanned aerial systems for precision strike missions.The scale of this demand underscores the growing reliance on FPV and kamikaze drones in modern battlefield operations, particularly for anti-armour roles where traditional systems may face
Australia has agreed to sell uranium to India, ending a long stalemate that had persisted for more than a decade. The move marks a significant shift in Canberra’s non‑proliferation stance and comes at a time when India’s power demand is rising rapidly.The announcement was made jointly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Melbourne.The two leaders
China’s J-35 carrier-based stealth fighter has recently drawn attention after photographs circulated in mid-August showing the aircraft with a highly reflective, silver-like surface.On 19 August 2026, the unusual finish became a subject of debate because similar treatments had previously been tested on U.S. F-22A and F-35C aircraft.The smooth, mirror-like skin differs sharply from the subdued
India’s nuclear power sector is entering a new phase, with companies already scouting sites for potential projects.NTPC Ltd has identified more than thirty locations across several states and has begun preliminary studies at ten of them. Adani Power is evaluating sites in Madhya Pradesh, while Tata Power has shortlisted locations in Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Gujarat.These moves are taking place
