A Close Quarter BattleCarbine designed by the Defence Research &Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Forge has aced the Indian Army’s procurement process, emerging as the lowest bidder for a major small arms contract. Continue Reading
India’s first indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured (IDDM) sub-machine gun, the Asmi, has now evolved into a family of weapons with the introduction of a third variant. Continue Reading
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth ₹1,220.12 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, for the supply of 149 Software Defined Radios (SDRs) to the Indian Coast Guard. Continue Reading
In a major boost to India’s ambitions in next-generation strategic technologies, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has inaugurated a cutting-edge Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) in Delhi. Continue Reading
In a significant step towards enhancing India's ground-based Space Situational Awareness (SSA), two premier scientific institutions—Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) and the Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE)—have entered into a formal partnership. Continue Reading
India’s defence manufacturing sector is witnessing a historic transformation, with exports reaching ₹23,622 crore in FY 2024–25—a 12.04% rise over the previous fiscal. Continue Reading
APM has emerged as India’s pioneering smart tech company to develop fully integrated AI-powered IoT products—redefining how safety, performance, and connectivity are delivered across industries. Continue Reading
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to take up the issue of GST levied on defence R&D grants with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, amid growing concerns from start-ups and MSMEs operating in India’s defence innovation ecosystem. Continue Reading