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India’s Foreign Defence Procurement Falls Sharply as Indigenous Manufacturing Gains Momentum

India is undergoing a major transformation in the way it equips its armed forces, with its dependence on foreign sources
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Indian Army Expands FPV Drone Warfare With Requirement For 2,405 Anti-Armour Payloads

The Indian Army is moving to expand the use of first-person-view (FPV) drones for anti-armour missions, with its Northern Command
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Veda Aeronautics Expands Sureshastra Loitering Munition Orders Across IAF and Army

Veda Aeronautics' Sureshastra Mk1 loitering munition, under IAF contract since 2023, is anchoring the startup's expansion into larger Army and
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Parliamentary Panel Raps Defence Ministry Over ₹42,500 Crore Offset Shortfall, Warns Of Capability Gaps

India’s defence acquisition system has come under fresh parliamentary scrutiny after the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) raised serious concerns over
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US Imposes 10% Tariff on India Over Forced Labour Concerns; Major Trade Impact

US imposes 10% tariff on India over forced labour concerns; India negotiated lower rate from initial 12.5% proposal.
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CRPF Inducts CSR-338 Sniper Rifles Under ₹17 Crore Indigenous Contract

CRPF inducts CSR-338 sniper rifles under ₹17 crore indigenous contract, advancing Make in India defence manufacturing and precision weapons capability.
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Indian Army RFP for 450 Indigenous Carl Gustaf MK-IV Rocket Launchers

Indian Army issues RFP for 450 indigenous Carl Gustaf MK-IV rocket launchers to modernise infantry anti-armour firepower.
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