News , articles and essays on Indian Defense
Hyderabad-based Svaya Robotics is attempting to build this new generation of intelligent machines within India. The company develops collaborative robotic arms, dual-arm humanoid systems, industrial-control software and embodied artificial-intelligence capabilities as an integrated robotics platform.
A combat helicopter fuselage is far more than an external shell. It forms the helicopter’s primary structural body and must accommodate the cockpit, systems, mission equipment and other structural loads while meeting demanding aerospace standards.
Reliance Industries Limited and Rolls-Royce have announced plans to jointly pursue the development of a sovereign combat aircraft engine in India for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme. The proposed partnership would cover engine design, development, manufacturing, testing, production and long-term support within India.
Speaking in the Discovery docuseries Declassified: Operation Sindoor, Doval said India had entered the operation with a clearly defined objective: to destroy terrorist infrastructure linked to the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians.
The contracts were signed in New Delhi on 14 August 2026 in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The procurement covers the loitering munition systems themselves, along with associated munitions and other accessories required for their operational deployment.
The growth of India’s domestic defence industry is perhaps the clearest indication of this transition. Defence production reached a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY2025–26. Public-sector entities accounted for around 76 per cent of output, while private companies contributed the remaining 24 per cent.
Indian manufacturers are now capable of designing and producing modular ballistic-protection systems intended for military forces, police units, paramilitary personnel and specialised security teams. These products combine indigenous research, advanced ceramics, high-strength polymers, technical textiles and ergonomic load-distribution systems.
GARUD offers 8x magnification and a wide 7.6-degree field of view, enabling clear observation of distant objects while retaining a broad viewing perspective. The binocular features ±5 diopter adjustment to accommodate individual eyesight, soft-touch eyecups for comfortable extended viewing and a secure, ergonomic grip. Its weather-resistant construction enables reliable use across varied outdoor conditions.
The report says the locally produced aircraft would contain more than 60% indigenous content.
Sheshnaag-150 forms part of a broader family of collaborative unmanned attack systems being developed by NewSpace under what the company calls its Fused Teaming with Uncrewed Rapid Effects, or FUTURE, initiative.
