At the ninth edition of India-Australia Defence Policy Talks in New Delhi, the two countries agreed to further deepen cooperation and interoperability across maritime, land and air domains, including working with multilateral partners.
The cutting-edge ILSS, designed to generate and regulate breathable oxygen for pilots, eliminates reliance on traditional liquid oxygen cylinder-based systems.
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth held a meeting with the Commissioner for Defence and Space, European Commission, Andrius Kubilius, here today. The discussions focused on enhancing India-European Union (EU) bilateral defence and security cooperation, with a special emphasis on maritime engagements and information sharing in the Indo-Pacific region.
In a bid to accelerate indigenous defence innovation and harness the full potential of India's defence industry, the Indian Air Force (IAF) hosted a seminar titled ‘Navachar Utkrishtam Bhavisyam’ (Innovation is the Path to a Better Future) at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru, today.
Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani, Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS), visited several industry stalls at the ongoing Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru to explore the latest innovations designed to enhance India’s military capabilities, especially in Army Air Defence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday embarked on a pivotal diplomatic journey to France and the United States, focusing on strategic partnerships in AI, defence, and trade.
In a meeting with the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA), Lt Gen Batoo Tshering, Rajnath Singh discussed a range of bilateral issues aimed at enhancing the defence relationship between the two nations.
The Indian Navy is organising a Quality Assurance (QA) Conclave, themed ‘Collaborative Quality Assurance: Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Defence,’ on 7 February at the Manekshaw Convention Centre, here.
In alignment with the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, the defence ministry's total allocation for FY 2025-26 stands at Rs 6,81,210.27 crore, a 9.53 percent increase over the previous fiscal. This amount includes a significant focus on modernisation, with Rs 1,80,000 crore allocated for Capital Outlay on Defence Services.
In a significant move during her Union Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated Rs 6.81 lakh crore to the defence sector for FY25, marking a modest increase from last year’s allocation of Rs 6.21 lakh crore. This reflects the government’s unwavering focus on fortifying India’s defence capabilities.
