Download IPFS Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a prominent Indian public sector defence undertaking, has received a substantial domestic order valued at ₹809 crore (gross) from Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL). This significant contract, announced on Friday, July 25, 2025, is for the supply of Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) and is[Read More…]

Download IPFS India and Vietnam are significantly strengthening their maritime cooperation and strategic partnership, marked by recent high-level naval visits and defense dialogues. This deepening engagement underscores a shared commitment to regional stability and a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific, as both nations navigate evolving geopolitical dynamics. On July 24,[Read More…]

Download IPFS India’s ambitious drive for self-reliance in defense technology is set to receive a significant boost as the proposed 120 kilonewton (kN) class jet engine, under joint development for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2, is now strategically aligned to power the Indian Navy’s Twin-Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF)[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan’s significant investment in Chinese-built Hangor-class submarines, intended to bolster its underwater warfare capabilities, is facing a critical challenge from the rapidly advancing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) prowess of the Indian Navy. Experts are raising concerns that these new diesel-electric submarines, based on China’s export-oriented Type 26 design, risk[Read More…]

Download IPFS India’s indigenous Light Battle Tank (LBT), the “Zorawar,” is rapidly progressing through its development, marking a significant step in the nation’s efforts to enhance its armored capabilities. This project, named after the 19th-century Dogra general Zorawar Singh, represents a pragmatic approach to defense manufacturing, blending domestic innovation with[Read More…]

Download IPFS India is increasingly turning to advanced drone technology as a practical and cost-effective interim solution to bolster its aerial defense capabilities, particularly while it awaits the full operational deployment of its fifth-generation fighter jets. This strategic pivot, highlighted recently by Chinese media, underscores a pragmatic approach to modernizing[Read More…]