India-Russia Joint Venture: Il-114 Turbo-Prop Production Kicks Off in Bengaluru Published: December 10, 2025 In a significant boost to India’s defense indigenization efforts, India and Russia have formally initiated the joint production of the Ilyushin Il-114-300 regional turboprop aircraft in Bengaluru. This collaboration, spearheaded by Russia’s Rostec Corporation and India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), marks […]
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Rajnath Singh’s DPSU Review: 2025’s ‘Year of Reforms’ Targets Rs 50,000 Cr Exports On November 10, 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spearheaded the annual performance review of India’s 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in New Delhi, igniting the ‘Year of Reforms’ with a clarion call for innovation, indigenization, and explosive export growth. Amid a
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INS Sahyadri Docks in Guam: Malabar 2025 Signals Quad’s Ironclad Indo-Pacific Resolve The stealthy silhouette of INS Sahyadri pierced the Northern Pacific horizon on November 9, 2025, docking at Guam for Exercise Malabar 2025—a multilateral naval powerhouse underscoring the Quad’s unyielding commitment to Indo-Pacific stability. Hosted by the US from November 10-18, the drill brings
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Akash-NG Live-Fire Success: IAF’s 50km SAM Shield Goes Operational in 2026 After 12 live-fire trials in Pokhran, DRDO’s Akash-NG SAM system achieves 90% kill probability at 45km—set for full IAF induction by Q3 2026 with 360° coverage and network-centric ops via IACCS. Pokhran, October 28, 2025—In a defining moment for India’s air defence modernization, the
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iDEX 2.0: ₹1,000 Cr Fund Fuels 300+ Defence Startups in FY25 The Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) 2.0 framework has achieved a landmark milestone, with over 300 defence startups receiving funding, mentorship, and procurement orders in FY25, backed by a ₹1,000 crore corpus announced in the Union Budget 2025. Launched under the Department of Defence
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IG Drones Delivers First Batch of Indigenous JAGA UAVs to Indian Army Noida-based startup IG Drones has achieved a milestone in India’s defense self-reliance by delivering the first batch of its indigenous JAGA unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the Indian Army on October 17, 2025. These drones, developed under the Make in India program, are
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In a pivotal advancement for India’s underwater warfare capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is accelerating the integration of its indigenous Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) system into the Scorpene-class submarines under Project 75. With the energy module slated for completion by December 2025, integration trials in a dedicated hull section will commence shortly thereafter,
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Indian Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Missiles: Extending Aerial Combat Reach Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missiles are a transformative class of air-to-air weapons designed to engage targets at distances greater than the pilot’s visual range—typically over 20 nautical miles (37 km). These missiles provide a critical advantage in modern aerial warfare by allowing fighters to detect,
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Indian Air Force Day: Celebrating 93 Years of Pride, Power, and Sacrifice Indian Air Force Day is celebrated every year on October 8 to honor the establishment of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1932. This day pays tribute to the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of the brave men and women in blue who have
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Rafale Fighter Jet: India’s Air and Naval Powerhouse The Rafale fighter jet stands at the forefront of India’s defense modernization, delivering unmatched air and maritime capabilities amid rising tensions with China and Pakistan. Its proven performance in Operation Sindoor in May 2025 and integration with indigenous systems like the Astra missile have made it a
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