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Indian Army set for major artillery boost, govt moves ahead with Rs 23,000 crore plan to procure over 300 more K9 Vajra-T guns

OpIndia Staff -
The Indian Government is moving to procure over 300 additional K9 Vajra-T self-propelled artillery guns for approximately ₹23,000 crore.
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.
Government and Policy

Indian Air Force successfully tests indigenous parachute system developed by DRDO at 32,000 feet, army to procure made-in-India advanced night sight for assault rifles

OpIndia Staff -
Bothe Indigenous parachute system and the Night Sight Assault Rifle mark a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in defence technologies.
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200 weapon systems including nuclear powered warships, next‑gen tanks, stealth UAVs, AI weapons and more: India unveils 15‑Year Defence Roadmap

OpIndia Staff -
The blueprint intends to equip the armed forces with advanced weapons and technology to enable them to deal with the evolving military challenges and prepare them for the next-generation warfare. 
News Reports

CBI arrests Ministry of Defence’s senior auditor and two private defence suppliers for asking Rs 10 lakh bribe from drone manufacturer

OpIndia Staff -
The FIR was registered on 7th February 2025 under Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act against two accused, including a public servant from the Office of the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (PCDA), Ministry of Defence, Defence Offices Complex, New Delhi, and a private individual who was a defence supplier.
News Reports

Mega boost for Indian Navy: Cabinet Committee clears acquisition of 200 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles worth 19000 crores

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The BrahMos is the main weapon for anti-ship and attack operations for the Indian navy warships which have been regularly firing the weapon system.
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West Bengal, Delhi and Punjab tableaux rejected for Republic Day ceremony: Ministry of Defence dismisses claims of ‘discrimination’

OpIndia Staff -
Ministry of Defence has requested all States, which failed to make it to Republic Day Parade of 2024, to display their tableaux at Red Fort in the National Capital between 23rd January and 31st January 2024.
News Reports

Project 17A Frigates: India’s new stealth warship Mahendragiri to be launched in Mumbai on September 1

OpIndia Staff -
Mahendragiri is the seventh and last ship under Project 17A Frigates, which will be launched from Mazagon Dock in Mumbai
News Reports

Defence Ministry signs contract worth Rs 2,585 crore with Larsen & Toubro to manufacture 41 indigenous modular bridges

OpIndia Staff -
Larsen & Toubro will make 41 modular bridges developed by DRDO at a cost of Rs 2585 crores
News Reports

PIB fact-checks fake Ministry of Defence letter on the Agnipath scheme circulating online mentioning revised terms of service for recently enrolled cadres

OpIndia Staff -
Ever since the Government launched Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the Armed Forces, along with violent protests, a lot of misinformation is also being spread against the scheme
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