Politics
Geopolitics
FEARSOME FIREPOWER
Conclusion of a formal contract for 307 155mm/52 calibre ATAGS howitzers, a boost to Indigenous artillery development
5 min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
IAF & IG Defence Signs Contract for BLE Tool Tracking System to Enhance Airbase Safety
In a significant move to modernize airbase operations under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is going to adopt an advanced Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Tool Tracking System, after signing a contract with IG Defence and Aerospace, who have won Ministry of Defence's Idex Challenge for this pioneeringtechnology.
1 min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
Kalyani Powertrain partners with Taiwan's Compal Electronics
Kalyani Powertrain, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge, entered into a Technology licensing agreement with COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC for manufacturing of X86 platform Servers in India.
2 min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
BEL receives order for Ashwini Radars
Bharat BLimited Limited Electronics (BEL) has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, valued at Rs. 2,463 Cr (excluding taxes) for supply and services of Ashwini Radars.
1 min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
ARMOURED COMBAT'S BRIGHT FUTURE
The caveat will, however, be that we need to master Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its linked technologies, including situational awareness. Most importantly, just like the current AI Large Language Model (LLM) disruptors in the USA and China, we too must indigenise it, making AI an Atmanirbhar (self-sufficient) issue using all means, including jugaad. We also need to integrate it into our defence ethic; re-look at our existing, supposedly obsolete defence platforms with our own AI upgrades in mind even as the human interface remains in command to achieve desired end state. RAJ MEHTA plays a disruptor, using our past learning and present defence outlook to suggest the way ahead?
10+ min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
TECHNOLOGIES FOR STRATEGIC AUTONOMY
AMIT GUPTA prescribes that the Indian armed forces have to adopt the Chinese approach of a “dumpling strategy”, which is to accept what is initially produced by domestic arms manufacturers and then seek improvements as the production line matures and the manufacturer improves quality
10+ min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
ONE OF HIS KIND - LT GEN PREM BHAGAT, PVSM, VC
There is a prized black and white cabinet sized photograph in a forgotten album of my yesterdays in a locked steel box I no longer access.
8 min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
First Exclusive Lean Manufacturing Facility
Azad Engineering, a leader in precision engineering, marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its Exclusive Lean Manufacturing Facility for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) at Tunikibollaram, Hyderabad.
2 min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
BEL executes Indian Army order
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) handed over the 49th Weapon Locating Radar (WLR-Plains) - SWATHI to the Indian Army, developed indigenously by BEL and DRDO lab LRDE, well ahead of the delivery schedule.
1 min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
Safran expands its footprint in India
Safran, a global leader in Defense, Aerospace, celebrated the inauguration of its new office Worldmark 2, Aerocity, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in its Make in India roadmap and aligning with India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.
1 min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
BOOSTING LOGISTICS AND MOBILITY SOLUTIONS
While the Indian Army has a significantly large fleet of trucks and utility vehicles, there is a need to further augment the fleets by adding the latest platforms with better fuel-efficiency, faster speeds and enhanced load-bearing capabilities
10+ min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
SOARING STRONG
Training and simulation technologies are the unsung heroes of the Indian Air Force, preparing pilots for anything the skies throw at them. And here the HAL is playing an important role
6 min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
ARMOUR ON THE ATTACK
The Zorawar light tank will boost the army's combat capability in mountainous terrain
8 min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
Integrated Maritime EW Self-Protection Solution
Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd. and Elbit Systems Ltd. have been awarded a contract to supply a cutting-edge Naval Decoy Control & Launching System (DCLS) to protect the new Frigates of NATO European countries. The contract, set to be executed over a period of four years, includes the delivery of systems for 5 vessels.
2 min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
Ashok Leyland Secures Multiple Orders
Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, and the largest supplier of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army, announced that its Defence business has won multiple orders valued more than Rs. 700 Cr.
1 min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
THE F-35 GAMBLE
There are more questions than answers in India deciding to procure America's best fighter aircraft
10 min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
JET DIPLOMACY RUSSIA'S OFFER, INDIA'S TEST DIPLOMACY
With China advancing rapidly in stealth fighter tech and Pakistan close behind, India faces a pressing airpower gap. Russia's Su-57E offer presents a rare chance to catch up fast—but will India seize it or stall in pursuit of self-reliance?
7 min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
INDIA'S DIGITAL FUTURE
There is a need for balancing innovation with cybersecurity resilience
10+ min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
SAFE IN CYBERSPACE
The Indian armed forces are strengthening their cyberspace capabilities,
8 min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
Embraer CEO visits Warsaw
Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, active in both commercial and defense, plans to make Poland a center of excellence in Europe.
3 min |
April 2025
Geopolitics
MS Dhoni Unveils Garuda MV 1000 Drone
Garuda Aerospace, India's leading drone manufacturer, hosted its landmark event, Garuda Ascend 2025 on February 21, 2025.
1 min |
March 2025
Geopolitics
PROJECT-751 FINALLY HAS A SUNRISE !
Project-75I, aimed at acquiring six conventionally-armed submarines to enhance the combat capabilities of the Indian Navy, which will be built domestically has acquired speed. This development occurs nearly thirty years after the program was first proposed, with the intent of addressing significant gaps in maritime capabilities
6 min |
March 2025
Geopolitics
New Multi-Mode, Multi-Role Airborne Surveillance Radar
Israel Aerospace Industries, a world-class aerospace and defense leader, has delivered its new C-catcher Multi-Mode, Multi-Role Airborne Surveillance Radar to a strategic customer.
1 min |
March 2025
Geopolitics
Thales Alenia Space and NIBE sign a satellite supply contract
Thales hales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with NIBE Space (a subsidiary of NIBE Limited) concerning the supply of a highresolution optical satellite, marking the first step in NIBE'S Earth Observation constellation project.
1 min |
March 2025
Geopolitics
Defense Startup Dream Aerospace Raises 3 Crore
This achievement reinforces the Dream Aerospace, an innovative aerospace and defense startup, has successfully raised 3 crore funding in Pre Seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV).
2 min |
March 2025
Geopolitics
INDIGENOUS DRONE TECH
Zuppa is driving India's self-reliance in drone technology with proprietary autopilots, secure electronic systems, and battlefield-ready UAVs. Focused on cybersecurity, military applications, and academia-industry collaboration, the company aims to position India as a global drone hub, as highlighted by Founder & Technical Director VENKATESH SAI, Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies
3 min |
March 2025
Geopolitics
Zen Technologies Secures Patent
Zen Technologies Limited proudly announces that it has secured a Patent Grant for its Automated Hard Kill Firearm Mounting System.
1 min |
March 2025
Geopolitics
AERO INDIA 2025 BETTER AND WORSE
Aero India 2025 highlighted the growth of India's aerospace and defence industry ecosystem but delivery delays in key programmes need to be reined in says ATUL CHANDRA
8 min |
March 2025
Geopolitics
Kalyani Group Unveils MArG 155mm/45 Cal Mounted Gun System
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, a wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge, proudly unveiled the MArG 45, mobile gun system mounted on a 4x4 all-terrain platform, at IDEX Abu Dhabi 2025.
1 min |
March 2025
Geopolitics
DEFENCE AND ENVIRONMENT
Our cover story this month has dealt with in detail how a European rearmament needs a difficult choice between buying guns and continuing to adequately fund butter (social welfare programs).
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