Paras Defence & Space Technologies Bags Order to Develop Anti-drone Laser System
Defence engineering company Paras Defence & Space Technologies Ltd secured a contract worth Rs. 142.31 crore from DRDO arm CHESS to develop a high-powered anti-drone laser system. Centre for High Defence Systems & Sciences (CHESS) is a part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The development roadmap for the project is set to be executed in 24 months. Paras Defence is proud to be the first company in India to develop such a state-of-the-art system, the company said.
Mar 20, 2025
Tata Advanced Sysytem's WhAP Deal with Morocco Expands with New Varants
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a key player in India's defence manufacturing sector, secured a significant export deal with Morocco for its Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP), a versatile 84 armoured vehicle. The agreement, which includes both exporting the WhAP and establishing local production in Morocco, received a further boost with the Royal Moroccan Army unveiling plans to develop multiple variants based on the WhAP baseline.
These include configurations with 105mm and 120mm cannons, as well as a specialized medical variant, signalling a deepening partnership between TASL and Morocco's defence ecosystem.
India-Australia Deepen Defence Interoperability across Every Position
India and Australia agreed to strengthen their defence cooperation and interoperability across the maritime, land, and air domains. The discussions took place during the 9th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks in New Delhi. Both nations emphasised enhancing maritime domain awareness, reciprocal information sharing, and science and technology collaboration. The meeting also reviewed past defence dialogues and set priorities for upcoming engagements, including the next 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Australia.
The Indian delegation was led by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence.
Australian delegation was led by Bernard Philip, First Assistant Secretary, International Policy Division.
Philippines Eyes Expansion of Squad Group to India and South Korea
The Philippines and its allies are trying to expand the Squad grouping of nations to include India and South Korea to counter China in the Indo-Pacific region, the Philippines' Armed Forces chief General Romeo S. Brawner said.
The "Squad" grouping is a strategic alliance formed by the United States in collaboration with Japan, Australia, and the Philippines. This coalition has been established with the primary objective of countering China's growing influence and assertive actions in the Indo-Pacific region; particularly in areas such as the South China Sea.
Mar 19, 2025
Delhi Police Launches 'Shishtachar' Squad to Combat Eve-Teasing
To enhance women's safety in public spaces, the Delhi Police has launched 'Shishtachar' squads across all districts. These anti-eve-teasing squads aim to curb harassment through active patrolling, surprise checks, and public outreach. Supervised by senior officials, the initiative focuses on prevention, intervention, and victim assistance to create a secure environment for women in the capital.
Each district will have at least two squads which will be supervised by the ACP of the Crime Against Women (CAW) cell in the respective district.
The 23rd edition of the bilateral naval exercise VARUNA, a symbol of the strong maritime partnership between India and France, is set to take place from March 19 to March 22, 2025. Established in 2001, this annual exercise has become a key platform for enhancing naval interoperability and operational synergy between the two nations.
VARUNA 2025 will witness an impressive display of maritime capabilities across multiple domains, featuring aircraft carriers Vikrant and Charles de Gaulle, along with fighter aircraft, destroyers, frigates, and a Scorpene-class submarine.
The exercise aims to improve coordination in air defence, anti-submarine warfare, and surface combat, reinforcing the shared commitment to a free, open, and secure maritime environment.
Mar 18, 2025
BEL Signs Rs. 2,906 Crore Deal with MoD for Indigenous LLTR (Ashwini) Radar
In a significant step toward strengthening India's air defence capabilities, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a Rs. 2,906 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the procurement of the Low-Level Transportable Radar (LLTR) Ashwini. The radar, developed indigenously by DRDO's Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), is based on solid-state technology and is capable of tracking aerial targets, including drones, helicopters, and fighter jets. This deal aligns with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, boosting indigenous defence production.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held bilateral talks with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and chaired a conclave of top global intelligence czars focusing on boosting cooperation in confronting various security challenges including terrorism and threats posed by emerging technologies.
The US director of national intelligence, Canadian spy chief Daniel Rogers, and UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell were among top global intelligence czars who attended the India-hosted security conclave.
As per reports, the top intelligence and security officials focused on sharing of intelligence and cooperation to tackle terrorism and threats posed by emerging technologies.
The meeting also focused on security in the Indo-Pacific region, cooperation to counter terror funding and money laundering and issues relating to extradition and immigration.
India to Host Regional Counter-terror Conclave
India will host a two-day conclave of 10-nation ASEAN grouping and some of its dialogue partners from March 19 to 20, 2025 that will focus on firming up a comprehensive strategy to combat the threat of terrorism and extremism. The conclave of the experts working group (EWG) on counter-terrorism under the framework of ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) mechanism is also expected to deliberate on the evolving regional security scenario.
The ADMM-Plus is a platform comprising 10-nation ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and its eight dialogue partners -- India, China, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Russia and the US.
The EWG conclave to be held in Delhi will be co-chaired by India and Malaysia.
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