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In 2025, Ukraine sent 75% of its weapons procurement budget to domestic manufacturers, with further increases planned for 2026
Ukraine has allocated 75% of its weapons procurement budget to domestic manufacturers in 2025. The country aims to further increase this allocation in the following year as part of an effort to boost ...
The First Batch of Bharat Designed & Manufactured Weapons Produced For Delivery In 2026 By SSS Defence
India has reached an important milestone towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing with the completion of the first batch of weapons designed and manufactured entirely within India. The weapons, ...
₹30,000-Crore Fighter Jet Engine Deal Nears PM-Led CCS Nod
India's Department of Defence Production seeks final approval for a Rs 30,000 crore deal with Safran to co-develop an advanced fighter jet engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This a...
UP Defence Corridor Has Received Investments of More Than ₹34,000 Crore: Defence Minister
India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced that over ₹34,000 crore has been invested in Uttar Pradesh's defense corridor nodes, signaling a significant advancement towards India’s self-reliance ...
Germany to host small-drones production line for Ukrainian forces
Germany will establish a production facility to manufacture Zoom and Linza drones for Ukraine's military forces, with production scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2026. The annual output i...
HAL's ₹18,000 Cr R&D Spend: Next Decade's Game Plan
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced an extensive investment of approximately $2 billion over the next decade into research and development. This strategic move aims to enhance India's se...
Adani Group to infuse Rs 1.8 lakh cr into strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing and autonomous military systems
The Adani Group plans a significant investment of Rs 1.8 lakh crore (approximately $23 billion USD) into the defense manufacturing sector, focusing on unmanned and autonomous systems as well as advanc...
IOL, SAFRAN Partner To Manufacture Navigation And Targeting Systems In India
India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, signed a collaboration agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense on December 22, 2025, in New Delhi. The partnership aim...
SSS Defence Secures L1 Status For NSG's 500 9×19mm Carbines
SSS Defence, an indigenous manufacturer based in Bangalore, has become the lowest bidder (L1) for supplying 500 units of 9×19 mm carbines to India's National Security Guard (NSG). The contract was awa...
Israel Turns to India for Defence Manufacturing Resilience as European Nations Impose Stricter Military Export Controls
In response to heightened geopolitical tensions and stricter military export controls by European nations, Israel is reconfiguring its defense supply chains with a focus on reducing dependence on Euro...
BEML's 2025 Strategy: Pivoting To Systems Integration And ₹4,000 Crores Maritime Push
BEML Limited, an Indian engineering and manufacturing company, has announced a three-year strategic plan aimed at transitioning from heavy machinery to systems integration. The strategy targets a 20% ...
95% made in Ukraine: drone production surge to reshape 2026 battlefield
According to the 1st UAV Systems Center, approximately 95% of long-range drones used in operations are now domestically produced in Ukraine. The production is expected to continue growing....
First gun barrels for British Army howitzers due from Rheinmetall’s new UK factory in 2027
Rheinmetall has established a new factory in the United Kingdom that will produce gun barrels for the RCH 155 howitzers and Challenger 3 tanks supplied to the British Army. The factory also aims to ex...
Apollo Micro Systems' IDL Explosives Secures License For Indigenous HMX, TNT Production
Apollo Micro Systems Limited (AMS), based in Hyderabad, has achieved a significant milestone by securing a 15-year Industrial License for its subsidiary, IDL Explosives Ltd., under the Industries (Dev...
Poland begins serial production of Heron 6×6 armored vehicle
Poland has initiated serial production of the Heron 6×6 armored tactical vehicle at Huta Stalowa Wola S.A., a key state-owned defense firm. The chassis for this vehicle is provided by Tatra Defence, p...
TASL Manufactures Fin And Rudder Assemblies For The TEJAS Fighter Jets
TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) produces crucial fin and rudder assemblies for India's indigenously developed TEJAS Light Combat Aircraft, supplying these components to Hindustan Aeronautics Limi...
Fincantieri Delivers Second LSS Unit For Italian Navy
Fincantieri delivered the Logistic Support Ship (LSS) named 'Atlante' to the Italian Navy on December 19 at their shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia. The delivery marks a progress milestone for Italy...
MSA Global Pioneers Indigenous All-Metal GRAD BM-21 Barrels
MSA Global Technology has become the first Indian company to manufacture all-metal barrels for the Grad BM-21 multiple rocket launcher system, marking a significant advancement in India's self-relianc...
Kazakhstan plans production of Tulpar light tank
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has visited defense manufacturing facilities in Astana and announced plans for the domestic production of a light tank based on the existing Tulpar infantry figh...
Explained: How Citadel campus signals India’s defence manufacturing shift
India's defence manufacturing journey is marked by the development of Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group's new Citadel Campus located on the outskirts of Hyderabad. This site represents a significant step in...
Spain moves to local production of Ferox armored vehicle
Spanish company EME&G and UAE-based defense conglomerate EDGE have inked an agreement transferring technology for the manufacture of the FEROX 6x6 armored vehicle in Spain. This partnership, between N...
Bharat Forge's Kalyani Strategic Systems: 50,000 Small Arms Now, Surge To 150,000
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (a subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited) is able to produce over 50,000 small arms per year. It has the potential to significantly increase production to 150,000 units ...