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Both companies confirmed the development through their official corporate announcements. The agreement represents another step in expanding India’s domestic defence supply chains, particularly in small arms manufacturing, where precision engineering, component reliability and consistent production quality are essential.
The Shatrujeet Brigade, formally designated the 50 (Independent) Parachute Brigade, is one of the Indian Army’s specialised airborne formations. Its successful completion of the exercise reflects the Army’s continuing emphasis on maintaining combat readiness and developing the ability to undertake rapid-response operations across challenging geographical environments.
Goodluck Defence & Aerospace Limited secured its technical qualification for the supply of 155mm HE M1A4 ready-to-fill artillery shells following an assessment of manufacturing capabilities and compliance with the procurement’s technical requirements.
The Defence Minister called for deeper cooperation between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in maritime security, defence technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, defence manufacturing and disaster response. He emphasised that regional stability depends on mutual trust, respect for sovereignty, adherence to international law and sustained dialogue among nations.
Commodore Milind M. Mokashi, who commanded CTF 154 throughout the Indian Navy’s tenure, formally relinquished command to Commander Melissa Desjardins, Deputy Commander CTF 154, who received responsibility on behalf of CMF Headquarters.
India’s indigenous unmanned aviation industry has received a significant boost with the Technology Development Board
JSR Dynamics’ official product information confirms that its Jet-Powered Loitering Munition (JPLM) is designed for high-subsonic flight, with a stated range of 290 kilometres and a 27-kilogram warhead. The company is also developing a Jet-Powered Bomb with a specified range of 290 kilometres, alongside guided rockets and a lightweight cruise-missile-class weapon designed for ground or ship launch.
The Nagastra-1R is an indigenously developed short-range loitering munition designed to conduct precision strikes against designated targets. The system combines remotely operated aerial surveillance with a precision-strike capability and incorporates an option to abort a mission and recover the aircraft.
Bharat Electronics Limited continues to expand its business across multiple categories of defence electronics, supported by its experience in designing, developing and manufacturing sophisticated electronic equipment for India’s armed forces and other customers.
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh led an Indian defence delegation to Mari Naval Base, where he held discussions with Commodore Nicolaos Luca, Commander of the Cyprus Naval Command. India’s High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, accompanied the delegation.
