DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Pralay Quasi-Ballistic Missile from Odisha
Indigenous Missile Successfully Engages Two Simulated Targets at a Distance of Around 500 Kilometres
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India Targets ₹3 Lakh Crore Defence Production and ₹50,000 Crore Exports by 2029
Defence exports have also expanded significantly, rising from less than ₹2,000 crore in 2014 to approximately ₹40,000 crore. The government is seeking to build on this growth by strengthening manufacturing capacity, improving product competitiveness and expanding the international market for Indian military equipment and technologies.
Maestros Electronics Wins ₹1.67 Crore Order to Equip Four Indian Navy Ships with Telemedicine Systems
The procurement forms part of the integration of telemedicine capabilities into naval platforms, where access to specialised healthcare services can be constrained by geographical distance and operational requirements.
BAE Systems Explores Indian Manufacturing Partnership for Bofors TRIDON Mk2 Air Defence System
The TRIDON Mk2 is being promoted as a potential solution for India’s evolving ground-based air defence requirements, particularly the need to protect military formations and critical installations against increasingly diverse aerial threats.
GE Aerospace Delegation Visits LMW’s Coimbatore Facility to Explore Aerospace Manufacturing Collaboration
The facility specialises in producing complex components, structural assemblies and precision-engineered products for aerospace, defence and space applications, combining metallic and composite manufacturing technologies with specialised processing and assembly operations.
India and US Launch TIGER TRIUMPH 2026 to Strengthen Joint Disaster Response and Military Coordination
Their participation reflects the importance both countries attach to developing practical military cooperation and improving their ability to respond collectively to humanitarian emergencies in the Indo-Pacific region.
Indian and Indonesian Special Forces Begin GARUDA SHAKTI 2026 Validation Exercise in East Java
According to the Indian Embassy in Jakarta, the final validation exercise places participating troops in demanding operational situations that require them to apply the specialised combat skills acquired during the preceding training sessions.
Indian and Sri Lankan Coast Guards Strengthen Maritime Security Cooperation at 9th High-Level Meeting
The waters surrounding India and Sri Lanka support extensive commercial shipping, fishing and other maritime activities, making timely coordination between maritime authorities essential for protecting lives and ensuring effective emergency response.
Indian Navy Rescues Hijacked Fishing Vessel Azini off Somalia, Secures All 20 Crew Members
The fishing vessel Azini was reportedly hijacked by an armed pirate group off the northeastern coast of Somalia in October 2026. Beyond the immediate danger to its crew, the hijacking raised concerns that the vessel could be used as a mother ship to support further piracy operations against commercial shipping in the region.
Balu Forge Secures Quality Approval for Jet Engine Components, Expands Aerospace Manufacturing Capabilities
Balu Forge stated that its newly developed jet engine components had received quality approval against demanding tolerance requirements. The achievement is particularly relevant because aerospace manufacturing requires a high degree of consistency in component geometry, material characteristics and production quality.