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.
India and Greece held their first Joint Services Staff Talks in New Delhi, focusing on expanding military cooperation, exchange programs, and regional security collaboration.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to India marks a pivotal moment in bilateral relations, focusing on trade, security, and a new 'Indo-Europe' framework to counter global uncertainties.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held talks in Gandhinagar, resulting in 19 agreements covering defence, education, and trade. They announced visa-free transit for Indians through Germany and pushed for an India-EU FTA.
India and Germany finalised 19 agreements covering defence, tech, and clean energy. Germany announced visa-free airport transit for Indians, boosting bilateral ties. Read more.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's India visit yields 19 agreements & key announcements on defence, green energy, and visa-free transit for Indians. A major boost for bilateral ties.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets PM Modi in Ahmedabad, focusing on EU-India FTA, defence deals & critical minerals. Visit aims to counter global economic pressures.
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.
India's new Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, embarks on his first overseas visit to Sri Lanka, discussing enhanced defence cooperation and reviewing a Guard of Honour in Colombo.
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.
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.
Donald Trump cites delays in Apache helicopter deliveries to India as an example of US inefficiency, while praising the strong strategic partnership. Read more on the future of Indo-US defence cooperation.
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi addresses UAE National Defence College, discussing evolving security challenges and India-UAE strategic ties. Read more.
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.
Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane met Vietnam's Ambassador to discuss enhancing bilateral defence cooperation. Key initiatives and future collaboration were on the agenda. Read more.
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.
2025 was a defining year for India's defence. From Operation Sindoor's precision response to a record Rs 6.81 lakh crore budget and global exercises, India showcased a new era of military readiness and strategic vision. Explore the details.
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.
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.
2025 marked a transformative year for India's defence sector with record production, exports, and breakthroughs in hypersonics, AI, and space. Discover the key reforms and future roadmap.
2025 is set as a pivotal year for India-Singapore ties, featuring high-level visits, defense cooperation, and economic initiatives. Discover the roadmap for this strategic partnership.
India finalises major defence deals worth over $450 million to supply BrahMos missiles to Vietnam and Indonesia, strengthening strategic ties in Southeast Asia amid regional tensions.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Netherlands' FM David Van Weel in Delhi. They discussed co-production, Indo-Pacific security & exchanged a Letter of Intent on defence cooperation.
India's defence production hits a record Rs 1.54 lakh crore in FY25, a three-fold jump from 2014-15. Exports surge to Rs 23,622 crore. Discover how Atmanirbharta is reshaping national security.
EAM S. Jaishankar met UAE VP Sheikh Mansour & Mubadala CEO Khaldoon Al Mubarak, discussing enhanced economic, defence cooperation and global geo-economics. Read the full analysis.