India is looking to take its shipbuilding ambitions to the next level, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calling for Indian shipyards to become globally competitive in terms of quality, cost, technology and delivery. Speaking at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam on October 6, Singh said India must move beyond simply meeting its own requirements and develop the capability to serve international markets as well. The Defence Minister emphasised that self-relian

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasised that peace cannot be sustained simply through the fear of war and that nations must maintain credible defence capabilities to protect their sovereignty and security. Speaking at DefCon 2026 in New Delhi, Singh said India does not favour war but must remain prepared to respond to threats when necessary. “A peace which comes from fear of war is condemnable; a war that is fought for peace is essential,” Singh said, underlining the im

India and Germany are moving closer to finalising a major defence partnership that could see six advanced conventional submarines being built in India under Project 75(I). The proposed agreement, estimated at around $8 billion, has already been cleared on the German side, with Germany now awaiting the completion of India's internal approval process. German Ambassador to India Jasper Wieck said on September 23 that the documents had been finalised and agreed upon by Germany, d

A naval collision involving an Indian Navy warship and a Pakistan Navy vessel in the North Arabian Sea has led to a fresh diplomatic exchange between the two countries. The incident took place on September 15, 2026, when Pakistan Navy vessel PNS Hunain came into contact with Indian Navy destroyer INS Kolkata. India has rejected Pakistan’s allegations regarding the incident and maintained that the Pakistani vessel’s unsafe manoeuvring led to the collision. This photograph from

India has taken another significant step towards strengthening its military capabilities, with the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, giving in-principle approval to capital acquisition proposals worth around ₹1.10 lakh crore for the Indian Armed Forces. The approvals cover a broad range of equipment for the Army, Navy and Air Force, including advanced helicopters, surveillance radars, electronic warfare systems, mobility platforms a

Russia is offering India two of its most advanced systems: the S-500 Prometheus air-and-missile defence network and the Su-57 Felon fifth-generation fighter. The pitch followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on 31 August and comes ahead of another meeting in New Delhi around the BRICS summit. India is strengthening air defence and combat aviation while expanding domestic programmes such as Project Kusha and the Advanced Medium

India has taken another important step in strengthening its defence manufacturing capabilities with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, to explore the co-production of Javelin anti-tank missiles in India. The agreement comes shortly after India finalised a deal with the United States to procure Javelin systems for the Indian Army. Under the new MoU,

India's drive towards defence self-reliance received a significant boost after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the transfer of technologies developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for all conventional missile systems to Indian defence companies. The decision will allow qualified domestic manufacturers to produce advanced missile systems within the country, strengthening India's indigenous defence ecosystem and enhancing its strategic capa

More than a year after Operation Sindoor, the military confrontation between India and Pakistan continues to generate competing claims. A new documentary has now brought renewed attention to Pakistan’s portrayal of the conflict, particularly claims that it emerged victorious under Field Marshal Asim Munir. The documentary revisits the events of May 2025 and questions whether Pakistan’s post-conflict narrative reflects the broader military picture. While Islamabad has repeated

India’s long-delayed Project 75(I) programme to construct six advanced conventional submarines is moving closer to a decisive stage. The proposal, estimated at around Rs 70,000 crore, is expected to be placed before the Cabinet Committee on Security in the near future. Approval would clear the path for a formal contract between Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, bringing one of the Indian Navy’s most significant modernisation efforts

India’s long-delayed Project 75(I) programme to construct six advanced conventional submarines is moving closer to a decisive stage. The proposal, estimated at around Rs 70,000 crore, is expected to be placed before the Cabinet Committee on Security in the near future. Approval would clear the path for a formal contract between Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, bringing one of the Indian Navy’s most significant modernisation efforts

In the aftermath of a major terrorist attack on Indian soil, the country’s highest political and security leadership faced a familiar yet high-stakes challenge. Cross-border terrorism had once again claimed innocent lives, and the long-standing shadow of nuclear signalling from across the border raised questions about the limits of a conventional response. What followed was a carefully considered process of assessment and decision-making that reshaped India’s approach to dete

The Indian Navy has taken delivery of 'Nipun', an advanced indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV) constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam. Delivered on July 30, 2026, the vessel marks another significant milestone in India's naval modernization and indigenous defence manufacturing efforts. 'Nipun' is the second vessel of its class to be delivered by HSL, following INS Nistar, which was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2025. The handover ceremony w

The Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Gyanendra Pratap Singh, has assured personnel of the force's unwavering support while urging them to carry out their duties without fear. His remarks come amid the ongoing discussion over the alleged use of plastic pellet rounds during the recent anti-NEET paper leak protests in Delhi. Addressing officers and jawans during the CRPF Investiture Ceremony, Singh said personnel should never hesitate while performing

India has further strengthened its maritime defence capabilities with the commissioning of INS Malvan, the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), into the Indian Navy. The vessel was formally commissioned on July 22, 2026, at the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka, marking another milestone in the country's ongoing naval modernisation programme. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, INS

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mahendragiri (F-38), an advanced stealth guided-missile frigate, into its Eastern Fleet at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the ceremony, marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts to build a self-reliant and modern navy capable of addressing contemporary maritime challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. This induction reflects the growing capabilities of Indian shipbuilding and unders

In a transformative step towards enhancing self-reliance in defence, the Indian government is preparing to open the strategic missile sector to private Indian companies. This policy shift represents one of the most significant reforms in the country’s defence industrial ecosystem, traditionally dominated by public sector undertakings. The move aims to scale up production, foster innovation, and meet both domestic requirements and growing international interest. Image Used For

In a significant development for regional stability, India and Indonesia have strengthened their maritime cooperation through enhanced coast guard collaboration and broader strategic initiatives. This partnership, highlighted during high-level engagements between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Prabowo Subianto, aims to secure vital sea lanes in the Indian Ocean and the Strait of Malacca amid evolving global challenges. Beyond economics, the maritime partnership ca

The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Mahendragiri (F38), the latest addition to its growing fleet of advanced stealth frigates, in a ceremony at the Naval Dockyard here. This indigenous guided-missile frigate represents a significant milestone in India's journey toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing and maritime security. Built entirely through domestic efforts, the warship underscores the nation's expanding capabilities in designing and constructing sophisticated

Adani Defence & Aerospace has taken a significant step forward in strengthening India’s defence manufacturing capabilities by laying the foundation for South Asia’s largest private-sector missile ecosystem in Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. With a planned investment of ₹2,500 crore, the project aims to create a fully integrated facility that spans the complete missile manufacturing value chain — from raw materials to mission-ready systems. This development marks a historic