Tejas Mk1A Takes Flight: HAL’s Nashik Breakthrough and India’s Aerospace Ambitions On October 17, 2025, the skies over Nashik roared with pride as the first Tejas Mk1A, built at HAL’s new production line, completed its maiden test flight—a landmark for India’s indigenous defense ecosystem. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, present at the inauguration of HAL’s expanded […]
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Indian Army Seeks Six AK630 Guns for Drone Defense Along Pakistan Border The Indian Army has issued a tender for six AK630 close-in weapon systems (CIWS) to bolster drone and missile defenses along the Pakistan border, as per a procurement notice dated October 16, 2025. These Russian-origin 30-mm rotary cannons will integrate with the Akashteer
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India Extends NOTAM for Missile Test in Bay of Bengal Amid Chinese Vessel Activity India has extended its Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a missile test in the Bay of Bengal until October 18, 2025, creating a massive 3,550 km danger zone. This development, reported on October 17, coincides with the resumption of operations by
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IAF Proposes Carrier-Based AMCA Variant for Indian Navy to Strengthen Maritime Air Power In a push towards integrated defense capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has proposed developing a carrier-based variant of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) for the Indian Navy, as revealed by a senior official on October 15, 2025. This twin-engine, fifth-generation
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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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Indian Army Signs $468 Million Deal with Thales for Lightweight Modular Missiles to Counter Drone Threats In a significant boost to India’s air defense capabilities, the Indian Army has finalized a $468 million contract with French defense giant Thales for the procurement of Lightweight Modular Missiles (LMM). This deal, announced on October 16, 2025, comes
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India-Czech Ties: MoUs for Drones, Cyber, and Ammo Tech Transfer India’s defence collaboration with the Czech Republic has reached a new zenith following a high-level Ministry of Defence (MoD) delegation visit from October 7-9, 2025, and the 7th India-Czech Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting in Prague. Seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were inked, focusing on
Dharashakti EW Triumph: ₹5,150 Cr Deal for Desert Battlefield Edge In a strategic move to dominate desert and plains battlefields, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared a ₹5,150 crore deal on October 14, 2025, for the indigenous Dharashakti Electronic Warfare (EW) system. Designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by a
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Astra Mk-2 BVRL: IAF’s Standoff Leap with 700-Unit Order In a bold stride towards aerial supremacy, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) greenlit the procurement of 700 Astra Mk-2 Beyond Visual Range (BVRL) air-to-air missiles on October 14, 2025, marking a transformative leap for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Developed indigenously by the Defence Research and
Private Sector Surge: No-NOC Reforms Fuel India’s Ammo Revolution In a bold stride towards Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has dismantled a decades-old barrier: the mandatory No-Objection Certificate (NOC) requirement for private firms entering the ammunition and missile manufacturing space. Announced in early October 2025, this amendment to the Revenue Procurement Manual (RPM)—previously
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