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Five prototype 5th generation fighter jets will be developed under AMCA Programme Execution Model, private sector to participate in the mega defence project: Rajnath...

OpIndia Staff - 29 May, 2025

Rajnath Singh said that AMCA Execution Model will allow private sector to further bolster indigenous capabilities, Govt-Industry synergy can make India a developed nation by 2047

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‘Fund Kaveri Engine’ trends as India eyes self-reliance in aero engine technology: All you need to know about DRDO’s turbofan jet engine project

OpIndia Staff - 26 May, 2025

The Kaveri is a two-spool bypass turbofan engine that features advanced technologies such as a full annular combustor, transonic compressors, and directionally solidified turbine blades.

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After Operation Sindoor, India can become a global leader in defence exports. Here is how the success is poised to go beyond humiliating Pakistan

Prof. Sanjeev Tripathi - 19 May, 2025

After Operation Sindoor, India has established itself as a major Defence hub, with the potential to become a global exporter

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Republic Day parade showcases India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing, T-90 Bhishma tanks & Nag Missile Systems steal the show

ANI - 26 January, 2025

Indian Army's impressive display of military might and technological advancements at the 76th Republic Day parade stole the show at the Kartavya Path on Sunday.

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US firm General Atomics to replace the MQ-9B Predator drone that crashed due to technical failure to meet operational requirements of Indian Navy

ANI - 19 September, 2024

US firm General Atomics is expected to replace the crashed MQ-9B Predator drone at the earliest to carry out surveillance missions for the Indian Navy

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DRDO conducts successful Field Firing Trials of Indian Light Tank ‘Zorawar’, flight test of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile done with...

OpIndia Staff - 13 September, 2024

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on September 13, 2024, successfully conducted the preliminary automotive trials of the Indian light Tank, Zorawar

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INS Arighaat: Second Arihant class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine commissioned into Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam

OpIndia Staff - 29 August, 2024

The second Arihant-Class submarine ‘INS Arighaat’ was commissioned into the Indian Navy on August 29, 2024 at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh

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We lost pride in Indian stuff, test our Indigenous weapons against global benchmark: Indian weapon maker makes important points after govt orders 73,000 more...

OpIndia Staff - 28 August, 2024

SSS Defence CEO Vivek Krishnan laments that India ordered 73,000 more SIG716 rifles from the US instead of opting for made in India riffles

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DRDO unveils light battle tank Zorawar, developed in record two years with L&T to counter China in high-altitude areas

ANI - 6 July, 2024

In a major boost to Indian forces deployed opposite China in Ladakh, DRDO and L&T are at advanced stage of trials of the indigenous Light Tank Zorawar

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