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DRDO and Indian Armed Forces Fast-Track Innovations to Counter Low-Cost Threats

DRDO’s Next-Gen Systems: India’s Answer to Asymmetric Threats The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in partnership with India’s military, is accelerating 28 forward-looking indigenous systems to counteract low-cost asymmetric threats. Among these are laser-guided bombs, anti-drone munitions, and modular swarm-defense platforms, representing game-changing tactics for a rapidly evolving battlespace. Placeholder: DRDO’s indigenous defence systems […]

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Indian Armed Forces Depart for Multilateral Exercise ZAPAD 2025 in Russia

In an era marked by shifting alliances and global uncertainty, India’s dispatch of a 65-member contingent for the multilateral Exercise ZAPAD 2025 in Russia signals far more than routine military cooperation. This exercise arrives at a time when the world’s attention is fixed on joint operational readiness against evolving hybrid threats, and New Delhi’s choice

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Weekly defence roundup (19–26 Aug 2025)

Weekly Roundup • DefenceNiti Weekly Defence Roundup | 19–26 Aug 2025 Published: 27 Aug 2025 • By Defence Correspondent This week: Agni-5 strategic test, greenlight for 97 Tejas Mk1A jets, unveiling of the Kaala Bhairav AI combat drone, successful maiden flight test of the IADWS air-defence system, civil-military exercise *Samanvay Shakti*, and progress on Project

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Weekly Defence News Summary | Aug 12–18, 2025

Weekly Defence News Summary | Aug 12–19, 2025 This week witnessed several significant developments in India’s defence sector and around the world. From major naval inductions to international defence collaborations, here are the highlights. India Commissions INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri On August 16, the Indian Navy commissioned two advanced stealth frigates — INS Udaygiri

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Weekly Defence News Summary | Aug 5–11, 2025

Weekly Defence News: Aug 5–11, 2025 Published: August 12, 2025 • By DefenceNiti Team This week saw major moves in air mobility, a strategic missile test, a boost to defence research and record production figures. Here’s a concise, source-backed roundup with analysis and what to watch next. Top Headlines (Aug 5–11) India orders 200 modern

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Weekly Defence News Summary: July 29 – August 4, 2025

Weekly Defence News Summary: July 29 – August 4, 2025 Published: August 6, 2025 India-first defence highlights followed by key international developments. This week at a glance This week saw naval induction, progress in indigenous fighter exports, infrastructure upgrades along the northern border, and major international moves in drones and carrier programs. Below are the

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Weekly Defence News Summary: 22–28 July 2025

Weekly Defence News Summary: 22–28 July 2025 Weekly Defence News Summary: 22–28 July 2025 Published: July 30, 2025 India-focused developments, with global insights and official references. Indian Defence Highlights ₹20,000 Crore Indigenous AWACS Project Approved The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved a major ₹20,000 crore program for indigenously developed AWACS platforms by DRDO, marking

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Weekly Defence News Summary: 15–21 July 2025

Weekly Defence News Summary: 15–21 July 2025 Weekly Defence News Summary: 15–21 July 2025 Published: July 23, 2025 Focus: India-first coverage, followed by important international developments. This week at a glance This week saw major personnel moves, naval readiness milestones, continued progress on indigenous fighters, and DRDO advances in hypersonic technology. Below is a concise

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Weekly Defence News Summary: July 8–14, 2025

Weekly Defence News Summary: July 8–14, 2025 Weekly Defence News Summary: July 8–14, 2025 Published: July 16, 2025 Focus: India-first highlights with key global developments, all sourced from official announcements. Indian Defence Highlights ₹20,000 Crore Indigenous AWACS Programme Approved The government approved a ₹20,000 crore project for development of India’s next-generation indigenous AWACS (Airborne Early

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Weekly Defence News Summary: July 2–8, 2025

Weekly Defence News Summary: July 2–8, 2025 Weekly Defence News Summary: July 2–8, 2025 Published: July 9, 2025 Focus: India-first coverage with key international updates. Each item includes an official or primary source link. Indian Defence Highlights ₹1 Lakh Crore Indigenous Defence Procurements Cleared The Defence Acquisition Council approved major indigenous procurements across armoured platforms,

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