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A leading Indian defense Private electronics company, is set to deliver the first batch of its indigenously developed Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar for the Tejas Mk1A program starting next year, 2026. This marks a significant milestone in India’s push for self-reliance in defense technology under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
The initial batch will consist of approximately 33 Uttam AESA radars, which will be integrated into the Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) starting from the 41st jet. The first 40 Tejas Mk1A jets will be equipped with the ELM-2052 Fire Control Radar (FCR) supplied by ELTA Systems of Israel, as part of the transitional arrangement before the indigenous Uttam radar takes over.
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India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), is advancing an ambitious project to develop a solar-powered stratospheric airship for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
This lighter-than-air platform, designed to operate at altitudes between 17 and 22 kilometers in the stratosphere, promises to revolutionize India’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. According to sources close to Indian Defence Research Wing (idrw.org), which first confirmed this development and the IAF’s keen interest in the program, the airship will leverage solar panels to generate its own power, enabling it to remain airborne for weeks or even months at a time. This cutting-edge initiative positions India among a select group of nations with indigenous high-altitude surveillance platforms, enhancing its strategic posture amid rising regional tensions.
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In a significant boost to India’s defense capabilities, Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has announced that Indian radar systems are now on par with those of global leaders. Speaking recently, Dr. Kamat emphasized that India has developed robust indigenous expertise in designing, developing, and manufacturing a wide range of radar systems, including land-based, ship-based, and airborne variants. These advancements mark a pivotal step toward self-reliance in defense technology under the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative.
Dr. Kamat highlighted that DRDO has successfully designed and developed a variety of radar systems tailored to meet the operational needs of the Indian Armed Forces. These radars are not only technologically advanced but also capable of seamless integration into networked defense architectures. The ability to locally design and manufacture these systems has reduced India’s dependence on foreign suppliers, ensuring both cost-effectiveness and strategic autonomy.
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In a significant intelligence breakthrough, Indian air defence systems and radars have gathered extensive data on Chinese-origin military equipment deployed by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during the recent India-Pakistan aerial clashes in May 2025. The information, which includes electronic and digital signatures of advanced weaponry such as the J-10C and JF-17 combat jets, the PL-15 active radar-guided beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM), and the HQ-9 long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM), is poised to enhance India’s defensive capabilities and provide valuable insights to New Delhi’s strategic partners.
The data collection occurred during Operation Sindoor, a series of precision strikes launched by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on May 7, 2025, targeting terrorist facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The PAF’s response, involving Chinese-supplied platforms and munitions, inadvertently exposed these systems to India’s sophisticated air defence network, including the Russian-origin S-400 Triumf and indigenous systems like the Akash and QRSAM. According to a defence official, “The parameters of weapons systems can be reconfigured for export versions, but access to basic information such as electronic signatures allows a country’s defensive equipment to be better calibrated to counter such threats.”
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In a landmark achievement for India’s defense indigenization efforts, a 5.56x45mm Close Quarter Battle (CQB) carbine, designed by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Forge’s subsidiary, Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd, has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) in the Indian Army’s recent procurement tender.
Valued at approximately ?2,000 crore, this contract represents the largest single order for an Indian-designed, developed, and manufactured (IDDM) weapon system since the induction of the INSAS rifle in the early 2000s. The success of this carbine underscores the growing capabilities of India’s defense industry and the government’s push for self-reliance under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
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Boeing’s potential revival of the C-17 Globemaster III production line has gained traction as India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) accelerates efforts to streamline procurement processes, replacing lengthy field trials with simulations to meet urgent military needs. Announced on June 18, 2025, these reforms align with India’s likely interest in ordering additional C-17s, a heavy-lift cargo aircraft critical to its strategic airlift capabilities. This article explores Boeing’s production prospects, India’s procurement overhaul, and the implications for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and global defense markets.
Boeing is considering restarting production of the C-17 Globemaster III, a versatile military transport aircraft, nearly a decade after halting its assembly line in 2015. At the Paris Air Show 2025, Boeing’s Vice President of Global Services-Government Services, Turbo Sjogren, confirmed “very early” discussions with an unnamed country, with additional interest from nations including India, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE.
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In a concerning development, central and international investigative agencies have initiated a probe into the potential use of high-power microwave (HPM) or electromagnetic pulse (EMP)-based devices linked to a series of cargo ship incidents in the Arabian Sea. The investigation follows a surge in maritime accidents in the region, raising alarms among maritime insurance firms and global shipping authorities.
The US-based Joint Marine Insurance Committee (JMIC) recently released a report highlighting evidence of EMP-level electromagnetic activity detected in connection with several of these incidents. Such activity could indicate the use of advanced technological devices capable of disrupting a ship’s navigational and operational systems, potentially leading to collisions, groundings, or other accidents. The report has intensified concerns about the safety of maritime routes in the Arabian Sea, a critical corridor for global trade.
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In a significant milestone, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was on Friday declared the winner of the bid for the transfer of technology of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), the ISRO’s rocket to place satellites up to 500 kg in low-earth orbit, edging out two consortia, including one led by a defence manufacturer backed by the Adani Group.
Fighter jet manufacturer HAL was the standalone bidder for the coveted contract to build the ISRO-designed rocket and was pitted against the two consortia — one led by Alpha Design Technologies, backed by the Adani Group, and the other led by Hyderabad-based Bharat Dynamics Limited.
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The Indian Army on Friday said it has taken a “significant leap” in harnessing quantum technologies with the development of indigenous post-quantum cryptography applications, a move that aims to bolster its capabilities across domains and to ensure the force remains future ready in “ever-evolving technological landscape”.
In a post on X, ADG PI – Indian Army also shared some photos along with a caption titled – “Enabling the Battlefield of Tomorrow with Quantum Tech”.
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Pakistan has said in a post on social media platform X that U.S. President Donald Trump should get Nobel Peace Prize in 2026 “in recognition of his decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership during the recent India-Pakistan crisis”.
Mr. Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for playing a substantial role in easing the conflict — despite Indian authorities disputing that.
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‘Steel Cutting’ ceremony of fourth of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) on 19 Jun 2025, in presence of Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff as the Chief Guest. VAdm Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, VAdm Rajaram Swaminathan, CWP&A, Cmde Hemant Khatri CMD HSL, and other senior officials from Indian Navy and HSL were present for the occasion.
The Indian Navy had signed a contract with HSL for acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) in Aug 2023, with delivery commencing mid-2027.
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Homegrown Axiscades on Friday said it has signed an agreement with European missile systems major MBDA to set up a defence facility in Karnataka.
The pact has been inked through its wholly owned subsidiary Axiscades Aerospace and Technologies to set up the unit at the Aerospace Park near Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, Axiscades Technologies (Axiscades) said in a statement.
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday said the US was a “friend” of other countries only till its benefits were served, and Washington can do anything to secure its interests.
Mr Abdullah’s remark came in response to a question by reporters on US President Donald Trump hosting Pakistan Army chief Asif Munir for a White House lunch.”The US President is a master of his own will. Can we tell him whom he should invite for meals and whom not? It is a separate issue that we used to think the US President was our very special friend, and he would respect our friendship.
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Over 11,000 naval personnel and their family members from the Navy’s Eastern Naval Command would be participating in the grand Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam that will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, according to officials.
These naval participants would be occupying around 10 enclosures along the scenic R K Beach stretch, forming an integral part of the historic gathering, a spokesperson of the Navy said on Friday.
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A fugitive with a 12-year-old Interpol red notice against him and wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with a fake currency racket was extradited by the UAE on Friday in an operation coordinated by the CBI, officials said.
Moideenabba Ummer Beary, wanted by the NIA’s Kochi unit, was brought to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport from Dubai by flight No. AI-920 on Friday after the completion of extradition proceedings in the UAE on Thursday, they said.
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