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 12–19, 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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Tejas vs AMCA: India’s Fighter Jet Evolution India’s defence aviation industry is undergoing a historic transformation. From the lightweight HAL Tejas to the ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), the journey reflects the evolution of India’s fighter jet capabilities. This article compares the Tejas and AMCA, highlighting their roles, features, and importance to the Indian
Introduction: The Legacy of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is the backbone of India’s aerospace and defence industry. Established in 1940 in Bangalore as Hindustan Aircraft Limited by industrialist Walchand Hirachand, the company played a pivotal role in India’s aviation even before independence. During World War II, HAL serviced Allied aircraft. After
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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 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 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 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 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 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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