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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UNTCC 2025 Takeaways: India’s Evolving Role in Global Peacekeeping The curtains have just fallen on the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave 2025 in New Delhi, a three-day gathering from October 14 to 16 that brought together senior military leaders from 32 nations committed to UN peacekeeping. Hosted by the Indian Army at
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INS Vikrant’s Global Drills: India’s Blue-Water Navy Push in 2025 As India asserts its maritime dominance in the Indo-Pacific, INS Vikrant, the nation’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, is set to lead a series of global drills in 2025. Fresh from a £350M deal with the UK for Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM), the carrier is
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India’s Drone Revolution: From TAPAS Trials to Export Ambitions In a landmark shift for Indian defence aviation, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has accelerated trials of the TAPAS BH-201 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone, marking a pivotal step in India’s quest for self-reliant unmanned aerial systems (UAS). As of mid-October 2025, recent
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India’s Project 75 Alpha: Nuclear-Powered Submarines to Rule the Indian Ocean by 2032 DefenceNiti India’s #1 Defence News | Strategy, Technology, Careers Home News Technology Careers About India’s Project 75 Alpha: Nuclear-Powered Submarines to Rule the Indian Ocean by 2032 By DefenceNiti Editorial Team | October 13, 2025 India’s Project 75 Alpha, a ₹1.2 lakh
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India’s Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM) Program: Dominating the Indian Ocean by 2029 India’s Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM) Program, spearheaded by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is set to redefine maritime warfare with a 400-800 km range missile capable of sinking enemy vessels at Mach 2.5-3. With a ₹12,000 crore investment and 85% indigenous
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