Indian defence manufacturers are ramping up production of 155mm artillery shells in response to growing international demand, with exports and investment rising across the sector. India is a cost-efficient supplier in the global munitions market, producing 155mm shells at USD 300–400 each—less than one-tenth the cost of comparable Western-made munitions. The global market for 155mm […]
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane designed for high-pressure sea water desalination. The Defence Materials Stores and Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE) in Kanpur created this technology specifically to meet the Indian Coast Guard’s operational requirements, addressing the challenge of membrane stability when exposed to chloride ions […]
India’s use of domestically developed military technology, including air defence systems and loitering munitions, featured prominently in Operation SINDOOR, a coordinated response to recent cross-border attacks. The Indian Armed Forces deployed a mix of legacy and indigenous platforms to neutralise aerial threats and carry out precision strikes without crossing international boundaries. On May 7–8, multiple […]
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has delivered the first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), named Arnala, to the Indian Navy. The delivery took place on May 8, 2025, at the L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli, under a public-private partnership between GRSE and Larsen & Toubro (L&T). The vessel, Arnala, is the first of […]
BrahMos Aerospace has inaugurated a new missile production and testing facility in Lucknow as part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC). The INR 3 billion complex spans 200 acres and is designed to manufacture 80 to 100 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles annually, with capacity to produce an additional 100 to 150 next-generation variants. […]
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd. has formed a joint venture with Israel-based HevenDrones to produce hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in India. The new entity, named “Paras Heven Drones India,” will focus on logistics drones with payload capacities ranging from 10 kg to 40 kg, targeting both defence and civilian markets. The 51:49 partnership, […]
India and Japan are exploring expanded defence industry collaboration, with a focus on potential joint work in tank engines, aero engines, and emerging technologies. This was discussed during a bilateral meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani in New Delhi on May 5, 2025. Singh highlighted the Indian defence sector’s […]
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has inaugurated the Centre for Electromagnetic Launch Technology (CEMaLT) to support research and development of electromagnetic railgun systems and related subsystems. The facility is intended to focus on hypersonic projectile launch technologies without the use of propellants. The electromagnetic railgun is a system capable of accelerating projectiles to […]
Apollo Defence Industries Private Limited, a subsidiary of Apollo Micro Systems Limited, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% equity in IDL Explosives Limited from GOCL Corporation Limited for INR 1.07 billion. The acquisition, structured as a cash transaction, is expected to be completed within two to three months subject to regulatory and corporate […]
Japan has approached India regarding participation in the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet currently underway with the United Kingdom, Italy, and other countries, according to a report by Kyodo News. The move is aimed at reducing the substantial costs associated with the project and expanding international collaboration. The development plan, known as the […]
