India’s AK-203 “Sher” rifle, made at IRRPL Amethi, will have 100% local content by December 2025. This is a significant step for #MakeInIndia. The 7.62×39mm rifle fires 700 rounds per minute and has a range of 800 meters. It will replace the INSAS. Annual production will reach 150,000 units for the Army and for exports, with deliveries planned 22 months ahead of schedule.

HAL's indigenous CATS Warrior UAV demonstrates new manned-unmanned teamwork with Tejas and AMCA fighters in simulated missions such as SEAD, ISR, and precision strikes. It is autonomous, stealthy, and equipped with modular payloads, ready to change the Indian Air Force's combat tactics. The first flight is scheduled for 2027.

India-Russia defence ties remain robust with key negotiations ongoing on platforms like Su-57 & S-500 systems. Putin’s India visit in Dec will mark a major milestone, boosting strategic & defence cooperation amid deliveries of S-400 systems. Stronger partnerships ahead.

The IndianArmy has signed a contract for its first indigenous Software-Defined Radios (SDRs). Developed by
DRDO
& manufactured by BEL, these systems will enhance secure, network-centric communication and boost operational readiness.

DRDO has selected L&T, ICOMM, Astra Microwave, Alpha Design, and HAL as Development-Cum-Production Partners for the indigenous Virupaksha AESA radar integration on Su-30MKI. This marks a key step in the Super Sukhoi upgrade.

Russia has successfully tested its advanced nuclear-capable underwater drone, Poseidon, boasting unmatched speed, depth, and a nuclear power unit activation. Putin calls it a strategic game-changer with no current interception methods.

India remains fully committed to the sovereignty, territorial integrity & independence of Afghanistan. Our engagement underscores support for peace, development & regional stability amidst rising challenges.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/days-after-hosting-taliban-foreign-minister-india-says-fully-committed-to-afghan-sovereignty-and-territorial-integrity/article70172564.ece

Unknown drones have been spotted in Belgium conducting surveillance on F-16s and ammunition stockpiles, according to Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken Russia is likely behind the airspace violations.

EU gears up for a major defence boost: On Nov 19, the European Commission will unveil its proposal to turn European logistics into a true military artery, enabling rapid movement of weapons & personnel. Key hubs: Poland, Germany, Romania, Netherlands, Baltic states.

Defence Acquisition Council has approved a landmark deal worth over ₹30,000 crore for 87 MALE drones to boost the surveillance & strike power of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.

The contract will be split between two Indian firms, mandating over 50% indigenous content through partnerships with US & Israeli OEMs.

Russia has weaponized Ukraine's own cellular infrastructure agaist it. Russia's Molniya UAVs deploy FPV drones that navigate via LTE networks in defended zones. Using civilian cell towers and frequency hopping, they bypass standard 5.8 GHz FPV jammers to carry out attacks.

India’s armed forces have kicked off the large-scale tri-service exercise “Poorvi Prachand Prahar” in Arunachal Pradesh’s high-altitude zone to validate integrated warfare capabilities across land, air and sea.

IIT Bombay researchers have developed a GPS-free control scheme for autonomous drone swarms. Using only camera data, no GPS, no inter-drone communication. The system ensures formation stability and stealth, ideal for GPS-denied or covert missions.

China has reportedly completed a physical prototype of its Adaptive Cycle Engine (ACE), a next-generation turbofan engine comparable to the U.S. GE XA100. Ground bench tests have shown a specific thrust increase of +27.6%, while high-altitude trials demonstrated a unit thrust increase of +47%.

India & Indonesia near BrahMos supersonic cruise missile deal signing worth $450M.
Export variant specs:
- Mach 2.8 speed,
- 290km range,
- 200kg warhead,
- shore-based anti-ship variant.

Russian nod pending. Indonesia joins Philippines as 2nd ASEAN BrahMos operator.

Russia is ready to supply Venezuela with the Oreshnik missile system. This follows an increase in US military presence in the Caribbean. Russian-built Buk-M2E missile systems are already confirmed near Caracas, as the US is preparing for expanded operations.

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh reveals: Operation Sindoor achieved all objectives in just 85 hours with tri-service coordination, destroying key Pakistani military assets. India independently decided to end the conflict—not through external mediation, but via direct bilateral ceasefire through military hotline (DGMO contact).Singh dismissed Pakistan's fabricated claims of downing Indian jets.