Defence Ministry
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Defence Ministry seals Rs 500 crore deal for upgrade of warship INS Betwa
India | Nov 11, 2026, 02:16 PM ISTUnder the contract, INS Betwa, a Brahmaputra-class frigate of the Indian Navy, will undergo a major propulsion system transformation, involving the replacement of its existing steam-based propulsion system with a diesel-engine-based propulsion system.
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India successfully flight-tests Pralay quasi-ballistic missile, can strike targets up to 500 km away
India | Nov 06, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTDRDO successfully flight-tested the Pralay quasi-ballistic missile off Odisha's coast on Thursday. The Defence Ministry said all test objectives were met, bringing the missile's induction into the military closer.
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DRDO successfully tests indigenous High-Altitude Platform, reaches 21 km in flight trial
India | Oct 06, 2026, 05:04 PM ISTThe High-Altitude Platform, a lighter-than-air system as a long-endurance stratospheric aerial surveillance platform, is being designed and developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra.
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PLA deployment along LAC reduced, but threat remains, Defence Ministry report says
India | Sep 14, 2026, 09:54 AM ISTThe Defence Ministry's Annual Report 2025-26 says PLA deployment opposite the LAC declined significantly in 2025, but China's military capabilities and infrastructure remain a concern for India's border security.
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Advanced helicopters, trawl tanks: Defence ministry clears Rs 1.10 lakh crore acquisition proposals
India | Sep 07, 2026, 06:07 PM ISTThe defence ministry approved acquisition of military hardware for the three services including radars, advanced light helicopters and mechanical mine layers. Around 98 per cent of the total procurements will be sourced from Indian industry.
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How much did India's defence production and exports surge since 2014? Rajnath Singh reveals
India | Aug 27, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTIndia's defence production has surged nearly four-fold since 2014, while exports have reached Rs 39,000 crore. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also laid the foundation stone for a Rs 472-crore tank overhaul facility in Jabalpur.
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Rajnath Singh approves DRDO missile technology transfer to Indian companies
India | Aug 25, 2026, 02:56 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies for all conventional missile systems to Indian industries for domestic production, in a move aimed at strengthening India's defence manufacturing capabilities and expanding industry participation.
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Navy gets bigger surveillance boost as India signs Rs 1,943 crore MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones deal
India | Aug 17, 2026, 06:03 PM ISTIndia has signed a Rs 1,943 crore deal with General Atomics to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones to the Navy for 30 months. The advanced HALE systems will boost India's maritime surveillance and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capabilities.
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DRDO successfully tests Pinaka long-range guided rocket; what makes the advanced LRGR a game changer
India | Jul 08, 2026, 09:14 PM ISTAll range instrumentation deployed during the trial continuously tracked the rocket throughout its flight. The data collected will be used to further validate the weapon system's performance. This is a major boost to the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Drones, anti-tank missiles among Rs 52,000 crore defence procurement proposals approved by DAC
India | Jul 03, 2026, 09:04 PM ISTThe 'AKASH TARANG' will provide anti-UAV protection to Indian Army's units, said sources, adding that the Defence Acquisition Council has also approved the procurement of Naval Shipborne Unmanned Aerial System (NSUAS) for the Indian Navy.
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DAC likely to clear HAMMER missiles, MP-ATGMs and key indigenous defence projects on July 3: Sources
India | Jul 02, 2026, 09:37 PM ISTSources have told India TV that the Defence Acquisition Council will hold a meeting on Friday to approve multiple defence projects and equipment for the Indian military such as the HAMMER missiles and the MP-ATGMs.
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Centre approves first large-scale project on defence land in UP: How will it boost energy sector?
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 23, 2026, 06:59 PM ISTThis initiative, approved by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is the first ever large-scale renewable energy initiative to be developed on defence-owned land. This effort of the government reflects attention towards the utilisation of unused public assets for productive clean energy.
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EXCLUSIVE | India's defence export dream: Can it become the world's leading arms seller?
Explainers | Jun 05, 2026, 08:18 AM ISTSpeaking at an event in Maharashtra's Shirdi last month, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India will become the world's largest arms exporter in the next 25 to 30 years. He called for a greater participation of private sector in helping India achieve this goal.
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Defence Ministry seeks proposals from 3 shortlisted private firms for indigenous AMCA fighter jet
India | May 27, 2026, 05:02 PM ISTThe AMCA project is considered one of India’s most important defence aviation programmes. It aims to develop a home-grown fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force, strengthening the country’s self-reliance in advanced military technology.
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MoD inks Rs 975 crore deal for TRAWL systems to boost Army’s minefield breaching capability
India | Apr 21, 2026, 05:00 PM ISTThe Ministry of Defence has signed Rs 975 crore contracts for TRAWL systems for T-72 and T-90 tanks to enhance the Army's minefield breaching capability. Developed by DRDO, the project also strengthens indigenous defence manufacturing under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
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DAC clears Rs 2.38 lakh crore defence deals including S-400 and Su-30 engines in major push
India | Mar 27, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTThe DAC has cleared this proposals to modernise the Indian military. They are focussed on procuring more units of the S-400 long range surface-to-air missile system and the overhaul of Sukhoi Su-30 aero engine aggregates.
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France-Germany or UK-Italy-Japan? India explores options to join sixth-gen fighter jet programmes
India | Mar 19, 2026, 06:54 AM ISTIndia is considering joining one of two European-led sixth-generation fighter jet programmes as it seeks to boost its aerial capabilities. The Defence Ministry has briefed a parliamentary panel on ongoing evaluations, even as China advances its own next-gen jets.
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Indonesia to procure India's BrahMos after Operation Sindoor success: Reports
India | Mar 09, 2026, 06:02 PM ISTThe agreement marks a significant step in Indonesia’s efforts to modernise its military capabilities, particularly in missile technology. The BrahMos missile system is known for its speed and precision, making it a strategic asset for national defence.
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Defence Ministry signs Rs 5,083 crore deals for six Advanced Light Helicopters, Navy missiles
India | Mar 03, 2026, 04:29 PM ISTAccording to the ministry, the twin-engine helicopters are fitted with modern and advanced systems that are more capable than the aircraft currently in service. These helicopters can operate both from shore-based airfields and from ships at sea.
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India to buy 5 new squadrons of S-400 from Russia while Chinese HQ-9B falters globally
India | Mar 03, 2026, 01:52 AM ISTDuring Operation Sindoor, the S-400 system was credited with intercepting several Pakistani fighter aircraft and a high-value surveillance plane. Officials described the engagement as one of the longest-range aerial interceptions achieved by the IAF.