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Ministry of Defence

HAL CMD Ravi K discusses Tejas delays and engine co-production
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited CMD Ravi K discusses current delivery schedules, engine co-production, and strategic aerospace development projects.

Student to develop high-tech drone for Indian Army with Defence Ministry grant
A student from Hamirpur has received a grant from the Indian Ministry of Defence to develop a high-tech surveillance drone for the Indian Army.

GE Aerospace delivers three additional F404 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
GE Aerospace delivered three additional F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft program in August 2026.
Russia and Ukraine trade overnight strikes on energy and industrial sites
Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight missile and drone strikes targeting energy and industrial infrastructure in both countries.

Prime Minister Modi Congratulates Indian Women's Cricket Team on Gold Medal
The Indian women's cricket team secured a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games by defeating Sri Lanka.

Kerala govt claims 31 films denied screening at film festival
The Kerala state government claims that the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has withheld screening permission for 31 films at an upcoming documentary festival without providing reasons.
Lockheed Martin Offers Technology Transfer for Super Hercules Aircraft to India
Lockheed Martin offers technology transfer for parts of its C-130J Super Hercules aircraft if it secures a contract to supply 60 medium transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force.
Defence Ministry Signs Deal To Procure Auxiliary Power Units For Tanks
The Indian Defence Ministry has signed a 586 crore rupee contract to acquire auxiliary power units for battle tanks.

Government signs deal for auxiliary power units for T-72 and T-90 tanks
The Indian Ministry of Defence signed a 586 crore rupee contract with Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited for the procurement of Auxiliary Power Units for T-72 and T-90 tanks.

Indian Army to establish six cyber labs for military system security
The Indian Army is establishing six AASHVAST cyber laboratories to detect vulnerabilities in drones and military electronic systems.

Two Indian activists were invited to scrapped security dialogue in Pakistan
The Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies cancelled a security dialogue after foreign delegates' visas were revoked and the venue withdrew its booking.

US Army amazed by Indian Army dogs during Yudh Abhyas 2026
Indian Army dogs demonstrated combat skills and tactical capabilities during the joint Yudh Abhyas 2026 exercise with the US military.
Centre seeks fast-track clearance for Adilabad airfield project
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy has requested the Telangana government to speed up the Adilabad joint-use airfield project for civil and military aviation.

Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth visits Russia for defense cooperation
Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth visited Russia to strengthen bilateral land force cooperation.

India's FTAs opening new career opportunities for youth: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India's Free Trade Agreements are creating new career opportunities for the youth while distributing appointment letters at a national job fair.
US clears $2.7 billion Ukraine arms package to bolster air defences
The US State Department has approved a $2.68 billion military sale to Ukraine aimed at strengthening its air defense systems.
Bangalore Terriers Return Home After Deployment in Jammu and Kashmir
The 106 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) PARA has returned to Bengaluru following a three-year deployment in Jammu and Kashmir.
Tamil Nadu government selects two sites for second Chennai airport
The Tamil Nadu government has identified two potential sites, Cheyyur and Manellore, for a second airport in Chennai and requested the Airports Authority of India to conduct a pre-feasibility study.
Narendra Modi to distribute appointment letters to 51,000 youths
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute appointment letters to over 51,000 youths at the 20th Rozgar Mela.

HAL hands over military, civil aviation and training platforms
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has delivered several military and civil aviation platforms to the Indian Air Force and Pawan Hans Limited.

Mazagon Dock moves into merchant shipbuilding with ₹15,000-crore yard in Andhra’s Dugarajapatnam
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited plans to establish a new shipyard in Dugarajapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with a significant investment of ₹15,000 crore.

Protests intensify in northern Sri Lanka over unresolved military land occupation
Tensions and protests escalate in northern Sri Lanka as Tamil residents demand the release of 2,500 acres of land still held by the military 17 years after the civil war ended.
Be ready for the grand Kittur Utsav: Satish Jarkiholi
District minister Satish Jarkiholi announced that the annual Kittur Utsav will be held from October 23 to 25, 2026, with an emphasis on promoting local artists and introducing new events like a cattle fair.
SC pulls up govt for 'denying' disabled soldiers their benefits
The Supreme Court dismissed over 270 government appeals against disabled soldiers seeking benefits, criticizing the Ministry of Defence for failing to implement recommendations to stop such litigation.
In 2025, J&K Saw No Stone-Throwing Incidents, Only 1 Terrorist Recruited
The Indian Defence Ministry reported a significant decline in violence, specifically stone-throwing and terrorist recruitment, in Jammu and Kashmir during 2025.

DRDO hands over 9 tech transfer agreements to 13 manufacturing partners
The Defence Research and Development Organisation transferred nine technologies to 13 manufacturing partners during the VIMARSH industry synergy meet.

Army chief begins Russia visit to boost military ties
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth has started a three-day visit to Russia to enhance bilateral military and defence cooperation.

Bharat Forge, Pratt & Whitney join hands for India’s HALE programme
Bharat Forge and Pratt & Whitney Canada have partnered to evaluate turboprop engines for India's indigenous HALE UAV program.

Tamil Nadu plans new Assembly Secretariat complex and sports cities in Chennai
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced plans to establish a new integrated Assembly-cum-Secretariat complex, a Tamil Nadu Olympic City, and a Motor Sports City in Chennai.

Islamabad High Court sets aside ruling against Navy Farms and Sailing Club
The Islamabad High Court overturned a 2022 ruling that had declared the Navy Sailing Club and Navy Farms illegal and ordered criminal proceedings against former Naval Chief Zafar Mahmood Abbasi.