The Ministry of Defence’s official budget documents confirm that ₹1.85 lakh crore has been allocated for capital acquisitions in FY 2026–27, an increase of approximately 24% over the previous financial year. A further 35% increase would raise this allocation to nearly ₹2.50 lakh crore.
DRDO’s R&DE(E) laboratory in Pune has developed and tested the indigenous armour panels following an engineering programme involving design refinement, simulation and ballistic evaluation. The laboratory specialises in military engineering systems and technologies that support the operational requirements of the Indian Armed Forces.
That agreement established a broader framework covering industrialisation, local manufacturing, aircraft assembly, supply-chain development and maintenance support. The partnership seeks to combine Embraer’s aircraft design and manufacturing experience with Mahindra’s industrial presence and defence sector capabilities in India.
During the October 8 media interaction, Milas stated that Honeywell had already supplied four engines and expected to double that number before the end of 2026. He also outlined plans for accelerated deliveries during 2027.
According to BEL’s official communication, the delegation toured several important research and manufacturing facilities, including its antenna and radar units, Strategic Communication and Command Systems facilities, and Integrated Air Command and Control System laboratory.
The equipment was formally handed over on October 6, 2026, at the Military Institute of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek. Indian Ambassador Birender Singh, accompanied by Defence Attaché Colonel Pankaj Sharma, presented the system to Colonel Baibalaev Azizbek, Deputy Minister of Defence of Kyrgyzstan.
The new counter-drone platform integrates several detection and neutralisation technologies into a coordinated defence system. Its architecture combines radio-frequency sensors, radar, optical surveillance and an intelligent Data Fusion and Command Centre (DFCC) to identify and assess potential aerial threats.
The Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel programme aims to enhance the Indian Navy’s ability to undertake a wide range of maritime security operations. These indigenously designed and constructed vessels will supplement the Navy’s existing fleet of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels (NOPVs).
The proposed collaboration between Rolls-Royce and Reliance Industries focuses on creating sovereign Indian capabilities in advanced military aircraft propulsion. Unlike arrangements limited to assembling imported engines, the companies intend to offer capabilities covering the complete engine development process, from design and engineering to manufacturing, testing and operational support.
Indian engineering and defence manufacturing company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a strategic agreement
