Army, Navy, IAF to induct DRDO-developed drone system

In order to have protection against drone attacks, all the three defence forces including the Army, Navy and Air Force have signed contracts for acquiring DRDO-developed anti-drone systems. IMAGE:......

Tejas Gets More Sophisticated

The Mark-1A will be more sophisticated and capable than the Tejas Mark-1. IMAGE: The Tejas Mark-1A's successful maiden flight, February 19, 2024. Photograph: Spokesperson MoD/X   In 1993,......

DRDO scientist's custody extended in espionage case

Seeking the extension of police custody of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, arrested on charges of providing confidential information to a Pakistani......

Aatmanirbharta At Aero India 2023

The real value of the Tejas Mark 1 is the role it will now play in the development of India’s next generation of fighter aircraft that will be more technologically advanced and lethal.......

Spending on India's defence not enough

The proposed funding for the defence forces in the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister P Chidambaram has come into effect on April 1. On the face of it, the Budget appears to be a customary......

India to scale up manufacturing, textile exports

With an aim of boosting manufacturing and exports amid sharp fall in the rupee, the government has decided to take a slew of steps, including enhancing steel production capacity to 300 million......

India's aerospace industry to boost economy

Defence offsets will quicken the pace of India's high-growth aerospace industry, says Toby Simon. From Wright Aeronautical Company to Rolls-Royce, private companies have played a part in shaping......

Arms purchases need more bang for the buck

In what Defence Minister AK Antony billed as the first of its kind in the world, a three-day seminar on Defence Finance and Economics, attended by defence experts from 26 countries, including the......