The Union Budget 2026 continues the trend of increased defence spending under the Modi government. This article tracks the growth in defence allocations from 2014 to 2026, highlighting key investments and strategic priorities.
A high-level Defence Ministry meeting will discuss India's massive ₹3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale jets from France, featuring 30% indigenous manufacturing and integration of Indian weapons.
Punjab govt's Defence Skills Conclave aims to build talent for defence & aerospace sectors, leveraging state's military legacy to achieve self-reliance. Read more.
Geopolitical tensions from Ukraine to Venezuela are pushing nations to hike defence budgets. Experts predict India will follow suit in Budget 2026, focusing on self-reliance and tech-driven warfare. Read more.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announces massive investment in UP's defence corridor, boosting local manufacturing of arms, ammo & aircraft equipment. Read the full report.
Hyderabad's Indrajaal lands major defence contracts worth ₹100 crore to deploy its AI-powered anti-drone systems for protecting Army and Navy installations. A leap for indigenous defence tech.
Pakistan's defence minister claims surge in JF-17 fighter jet orders after May 2025 standoff with India could end IMF reliance. Details on Bangladesh, Saudi deals inside.
Pakistan confirms high-level talks with Bangladesh on potential sale of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets and a broader defence cooperation agreement. Details inside.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in advanced talks for a JF-17 fighter jets deal, highlighting deepening defence ties as Pakistan faces a financial crisis and Saudi hedges its security bets. Read the full analysis.
Hyderabad's Indrajaal wins Rs 100 crore defence contracts to deploy its AI-powered anti-drone systems for the Indian Army and Navy, boosting national security with indigenous innovation. Read more.
Bangladesh Air Force expresses potential interest in procuring JF-17 Thunder jets from Pakistan during high-level talks. This move signals warming ties post-2024 leadership change. Details inside.
Indian defence-tech startups are shifting from hardware to full-stack software solutions, driven by VC funding and policy changes. Over a third of new startups focus on drones, but software is key to long-term contracts.
Pakistan and Bangladesh air chiefs held talks on a potential JF-17 Thunder fighter jet pact, marking a strategic shift in South Asian ties. Details inside.
Amnesty International warns Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment undermines judicial independence. The move grants Parliament power to fix Supreme Court judges' tenure. Read the full analysis.
China and Pakistan reaffirm their strong diplomatic partnership, with Islamabad backing Beijing on Taiwan, Xinjiang, and the South China Sea. This comes as US engagement with Pakistan increases. Read the full analysis.
Turkey's landmark deal to supply 30 HURJET aircraft to Spain, worth €2.6B, cements its role as a global defence exporter. Read how this partnership reshapes aerospace ties.
China imposes a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills, ending a three-decade exemption. This policy shift aims to counter a deepening demographic crisis as births hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
China introduces a new 'contraceptive tax' to boost birth rates. We explain the policy's details, its economic logic, and why experts doubt its effectiveness. Read more.
Pakistani traders and businesses foresee a severe economic crisis in 2025, citing soaring inflation, high taxes, and crippling energy costs. Can the government intervene?
Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL), a subsidiary of Bharat Electronics, signs a major ₹1,500 crore contract with the Indian Ministry of Defence. Details on the deal and market reaction inside.
The Indian Army has reached a 90% indigenisation rate for its ammunition, a major step towards a fully homegrown defence supply chain. Discover the strategic impact.
2025 marks a historic high in UK-India defence ties, with advanced fighter jet engine tech transfer and major joint exercises. Explore the strategic partnership shaping Indo-Pacific security.
India's Defence Ministry clears procurement of long-range rockets, missiles & radar systems worth Rs 79,000 crore to boost armed forces' firepower. Read the full details.
The Indian government approves a massive ₹79,000 crore defence procurement package to enhance capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Key deals include new tanks, aircraft, and missiles.
A deep dive into China's week: US DoD report on Arunachal, sanctions on US firms, falling industrial profits, and the potential return of K-pop. Key developments explained.
Adani Group announces a massive Rs 1.8 lakh crore investment to strengthen India's indigenous defence capabilities. Learn how this move accelerates self-reliance in military hardware.
A new report shatters the illusion of China's economic resilience, revealing a deepening structural crisis driven by debt, property collapse, and demographic decline. What does this mean for global markets? Read the full analysis.
China imposes sanctions on 20 US defence companies and 10 executives, freezing assets and banning transactions in response to a major US-Taiwan arms deal. Full details inside.
China imposes sanctions on 20 US defence companies in response to a major arms sale to Taiwan. The move escalates tensions over the self-ruled island. Read more for details and analysis.
Paras Defence shares surged 4% after announcing the divestment of its 58.02% stake in Ayatti Innovative. The move follows strong Q2 results with a 50% profit jump. Details inside.