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DRDO Gives Defence Atmanirbharta A Boost

On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the Rail Track Rocket......

Vietnam Emerges As India's Key Defence Partner

The 15th India-Vietnam Defence Dialogue signalled a move from routine talks to deeper cooperation, with new deals on submarine rescue and defence industry to support stability in the Indo-Pacific,......

India holds key defence talks with Russia; eyes more S-400, gets Su-57 offer

India and Russia on Thursday resolved to expand their bilateral defence cooperation with New Delhi showing its keen interest in procuring additional batches of S-400 missile systems from Moscow to......

Asim Munir becomes more powerful, elevated as Pak's 1st Chief Of Defence Forces

Asim Munir, who was promoted to the Field Marshal rank this year, will also simultaneously hold the office of the Chief of Army Staff, along with his duties as CDF. IMAGE: Asim Munir is only the......

India, Israel ink major defence pact

India and Israel on Tuesday inked a defence pact that will facilitate sharing of advanced technologies and promote co-development and co-production of key weapon systems and military hardware, in a......

'We Must Aim For 100,000 Defence Startups'

'India has the capital to invest in defence production.''With clear timelines and commitments, private industry can deliver surge capacity effectively.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kalyani Strategic......

What Putin hopes to achieve on his India visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India this week aims to secure energy supplies, stabilise defence deliveries and ensure bilateral trade continues smoothly despite strong Western......

India, Russia Explore Duty Cuts to Rebalance Trade

Putin's State visit will centre on fixing the huge India-Russia trade imbalance, with both sides pushing to lower duties, ease non-tariff barriers, and seal a landmark mobility pact to send more......

Non-auto segments to drive growth for Bharat Forge

The stock of automotive (auto) components major Bharat Forge has risen 14.6 per cent over the past month. Photograph: Courtesy, Bharat Forge/X Despite ongoing demand challenges, strong operating......

'India needs capital support in aerospace and defence'

'If we want to pivot meaningfully from a services-driven economy to a technology and manufacturing-led one.' IMAGE: The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps demonstrates operational excellence during a......

Centre to decide on plea against '120 Bahadur' certification in 2 days

The Centre told the Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday that it will decide within two days a representation of petitioners who have challenged the certification and release of the upcoming......

FC Goa launch Super Cup title defence with solid win

IMAGE: Javier Siverio and Dejan Drazic found the net for FC Goa against Jamshedpur FC in their Super Cup opener, in Fatorda, on Sunday. Photograph: Indian Super League/X On a rain-soaked Sunday......

Sinner begins ATP Finals defence in style!

IMAGE: Jannik Sinner must retain his title in Turin to have any chance of finishing the year as World No 1. Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters Italy's Jannik Sinner began his bid to retain......

Belgium pip India to lift Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

IMAGE: India, who had lost to Belgium 2-3 in the league stage, could not break the European side's defence in the summit clash. Photograph: Hockey India/X In an entertaining final, Belgium beat......

LaLiga: Mbappe magic ends Real Madrid's winless woes

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal with Vinicius Junior. Photograph: Pankra Nieto/Reuters An inspired Kylian Mbappe scored two fabulous goals to guide Real......

Azlan Shah Cup: Selvam's strike helps India edge New Zealand

IMAGE: India's players celebrate a goal against New Zealand in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup on Thursday. Photograph: Hockey India Selvam Karthi produced the winning goal in the last quarter as India......