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36 stories for “Defence” · September 2026
Clear filtersThe Indian Patent Office has granted a patent to DRDO and the University of Hyderabad for BAM-H24, a solid rocket propellant. BAM-H24 is an energetic compound rich in boron, hydrogen and nitrogen, meant for use as solid...
India and Japan are conducting the bilateral air exercise Veer Guardian-2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur in Rajasthan. The exercise between the air forces of the two countries is aimed at improving mutual understanding...
Hyderabad-based Apollyon Dynamics has developed Ahuti Mk II, the fastest multirotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) made in India, with a certified top speed of 498 km/h. It is an electric interceptor drone built to pursue...
The Indian Air Force successfully carried out a drop trial of the Khagantak-243, an indigenously designed long-range glide bomb.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled RAKSHA on September 3, 2026, a 10-year framework for India's defence diplomacy and global strategic partnerships. It seeks to deepen bilateral and multilateral defence ties through...
In a Rule 110 statement, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a new integrated Secretariat complex in Chennai spanning 20 lakh sq. ft. at an estimated ₹1,200 crore, designed for the next 100 years. It will house the...
Shakti Sharma has become the first woman officer from the non-medical branch of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to reach the rank of Air Vice Marshal. The promotion marks a milestone for women officers in the armed forces.
The Indian Navy has commissioned Nipun, the second indigenously built Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The induction adds a second home-built ship of this class to the fleet and...
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) released 14 home-grown quantum products at its 43rd Foundation Day in New Delhi on 31 August 2026. They span Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC...
Samtel HAL Display Systems Limited (SHDS), a joint venture of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Samtel Avionics, has opened a new defence avionics manufacturing facility in Gurugram, Haryana. SHDS is India's first...
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has delivered the vessel ICGS Ajit to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The ship will be used for coastal surveillance, protection of fisheries and operations against smuggling. The addition streng...
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of 'Samarthak', the first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) designed and built in India for the service. The ship was constructed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at its Kattupalli shipyard, located n...
