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Government and Policy

Centre plans to open missile manufacturing to private firms in one of the biggest defence sector reforms

OpIndia Staff -
Several major Indian companies, including ICOMM, Adani Group, Bharat Forge, Tata Group and Mahindra Group, are expected to participate in the process.
News Reports

From BrahMos and Astra Mk1 deals to Sabang Port cooperation: How PM Modi’s Indonesia visit advances India’s strategic and defence interests

Shraddha Pandey -
Indonesia will become the first country to import India’s indigenous Astra Mk1 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM).
Government and Policy

Defence Ministry signs ₹445 crore contract with Russian company for procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System

OpIndia Staff -
The Ministry of Defence has signed two contracts worth a total of ₹858 crore on 27th March to bolster India's air defence capabilities and...
News Reports

PM Modi calls defence ties an ‘important pillar’: Read about military equipment that may be included in new India-Israel defence deal

Shriti Sagar -
During rocket attacks from Gaza, the Iron Dome system successfully destroyed thousands of incoming rockets targeting Israeli cities.
Government and Policy

Defence Ministry approves ₹3.60 lakh crore acquisition proposals for Rafale, Boeing P8I and other equipment, signs ₹2,312 crore contract with HAL for 8 Dornier...

OpIndia Staff -
The Government of India on Thursday gave the green light to significant defence procurements and contracts totalling more than ₹3.62 lakh crore, aimed at...
News Reports

Reuters journalist Saad Sayeed writes dubious ‘exclusive’ stories to boost unrealistic Pakistan defence deal narrative, makes self citation loop obvious

Anurag -
Articles cited Pakistan’s 2025 conflict with India, framed weapons as combat-proven economic lifelines, downplayed ethical risks of arming conflict zones, and offered limited independent verification, prompting questions about editorial oversight at a global news agency.
Government and Policy

India signs ₹7,995 crore with US for support of Indian Navy’s Sikorsky Seahawk helicopters, repair and maintenance facilities to be set up in India

OpIndia Staff -
The Ministry of Defence today signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) with the United States government to provide comprehensive sustainment support for the...
News Reports

US approves fresh Javelin missile deal with India: Everything you need to know about the $93 million package and why it matters

Shriti Sagar -
The DSCA said the sale fits directly into Washington’s broader foreign policy and security goals, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
Editor's picks

Boost to defence sector: HAL signs major deal with US-based GE Aerospace for 113 engines for Tejas Mk1A jets

OpIndia Staff -
India's HAL is buying 113 F404 jet engines from US-based GE Aerospace for its Tejas Mk1A fighter programme. This deal strengthens US-India defence ties and will power 97 new jets, with deliveries scheduled from 2027 to 2032 to bolster the IAF.
Government and Policy

US signs 10-year defence framework with India, Union Minister Rajnath Singh calls agreement essential for rule-based order in Indo-Pacific region

OpIndia Staff -
The exchange marks the continued efforts of the two countries to strengnthen bilateral ties, particularly after the strained trade ties due to punitive trade tariffs imposed by the Trump administrations on India for fulfilling its energy requirements from Russia.
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