ABHED Bulletproof Jacket: New Delhi, India – A breakthrough in ballistic protection has been achieved by India's apex defence research body - the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, a premier engineering institute in New Delhi. The joint effort has resulted in the creation of the ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat) lightweight bulletproof jackets. Read More
GRSE bags major MPV order from German company: Kolkata, India – Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), a state owned Indian shipyard, has secured a significant follow-up order from a German company for the construction of four additional Multipurpose Vessels (MPVs). This news comes after GRSE successfully secured an initial contract for four MPVs in June 2024. Read More
Airbus-Tata Strive Skill Training Centre: New Delhi, India – Airbus, a global leader in the aerospace industry, and Tata STRIVE, a renowned skill development initiative, have announced the opening of two new skill training centers in Delhi and Bengaluru. These centers will provide underprivileged youth with the opportunity to acquire valuable skills in aviation and related sectors. Read More
INS Arighat joins Indian Navy: Visakhapatnam, India – In a significant boost to India's nuclear deterrence capabilities, the second Arihant-class submarine, INS Arighaat, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on August 29. The ceremony was graced by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, who lauded the achievement as a testament to the government's commitment to self-reliance in defense. Read More
DRDO tests Phase 2 of India's Ballistic Missile Defence System: New Delhi, July 24: In a significant boost to its national security against long range ballistic missiles, India Wednesday successfully conducted the Phase II test of its indigenously developed Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) defence system. The trial, conducted at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Odisha's Chandipur, marks a crucial milestone in India’s strategic deterrence capabilities. Read More
Agniveer Scheme Reservation, Age Relaxation in Paramilitary: In a significant relief for Agniveers of Indian military, the chiefs of India's three large central paramilitary forces - the CISF, BSF and CRPF on Thursday said that 10 per cent posts of soldiers will be reserved for Agniveers in line with a decision by the Union home ministry. Read More
Indian Air Force Exercise Pitch Black 2024: The name "Pitch Black" reflects the exercise's focus on nighttime flying operations conducted over vast, unpopulated areas. Read More
According to officials, the move is a testament to the DRDO's ongoing commitment to fostering a vibrant domestic defense industrial ecosystem in the country. The successful development of these indigenous technologies will not only strengthen India's military capabilities but also create new opportunities for private sector entities. Read More
DRDO Zorawar Light Tank: Developed jointly by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and L&T, the Zorawar boasts a record-breaking development timeframe. Initial conceptualization began less than two years ago, highlighting India's commitment to accelerating its indigenous defense capabilities. Read More
Ministry of Defence Technology Development Fund: India's Ministry of Defence's Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme has already sanctioned a total of 77 projects with a combined value exceeding $3.6 million (INR 300 crore). These projects have successfully yielded 27 new defence technologies, said the government on Wednesday. Read More
