MoD Signs Rs. 62,370 Crore Contract with HAL for Procurement of 97 LCA Mk1A Aircraft for IAF
Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin seaters, along with associated equipment, for Indian Air Force, at a cost of over Rs. 62,370 crore (excluding taxes), in September 2025. The delivery of these aircraft would commence during 2027-28 and be completed over a period of six years.
Sep 26, 2025
ACC Approves Extension of General Anil Chauhan's Tenure as Chief of Defence Staff Till May 2026
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of service of General Anil Chauhan as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), who shall also function as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, up to 30th May 2026, or until further orders.
General Chauhan was appointed as the CDS on 28th September 2022. He has been awarded with Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for his exemplary services to the Indian Army.
Sep 25, 2025
Indian Navy to Commission 'Androth': Second Anti-Submarine Warfare
In a significant stride towards maritime self-reliance, the Indian Navy is set to commission INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
This event not only marks the formal induction of the second vessel in the 16-ship ASW-SWC series but also reflects India's growing capabilities in indigenous warship design and construction.
India Successfully Launches Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from Rail-Based Mobile Launcher
India successfully launched, in September 2025, of the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a rail-based Mobile launcher system.
This next-generation missile is designed to cover a range of up to 2000 kilometres and is equipped with various advanced features.
The first-of-its-kind launch carried out from a specially designed rail-based Mobile Launcher, which can move on the Rail network without any preconditions that allowing the user to have cross-country mobility and launch within a short reaction time with reduced visibility.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) entered into a strategic partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to support the Indian Air Force's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.
The consortium plans to respond to the Government of India's Expression of Interest in the coming weeks.
This collaboration combines L&T's expertise in developing strategic defence and aerospace platforms with BEL's experience in defence electronics and systems.
Sep 23, 2025
CDS General Anil Chauhan Inaugurates First Tri-Services Academia Technology Symposium in New Delhi
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the first Tri Services Academia Technology Symposium in New Delhi.
The symposium is themed Victory through Wisdom and Researchaims to bridge the gap between academic innovation and military needs.
Addressing the symposium, the CDS highlighted the changing nature of modern warfare, driven by convergence across kinetic and non-kinetic domains, necessitating advanced integrated technological solutions.
He emphasised the critical role of academia, startups and industry in developing doctrines and indigenous capabilities across platforms, weapons, and networks to meet future operational demands.
He called for a whole-of-nation approach, urging academia to scale innovation and commit to making India a global leader in next-generation defence technologies.
The CDS also inaugurated a Technology Exhibition showcasing 43 selected innovative exhibits by academia.
During the event, Several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed with prominent universities and research bodies to formalise partnerships aimed at developing cutting-edge, indigenous defence technologies.
2nd Meeting of India-France Special Task Force on Civil Nuclear Energy Held in New Delhi
The Second Meeting of the India-France Special Task Force on Civil Nuclear Energy held in New Delhi.
It was co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Secretary-General of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Anne-Marie Descôtes.
The Ministry of External Affairs said that during the meeting, both sides undertook a comprehensive review of the progress made over the past year through various meetings and consultations.
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