In an exclusive interview with Chakra News, Dr. A. Raju, Director of the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), has confirmed that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on advanced variants of the indigenous Pinaka rocket system with extended range and enhanced lethality. Continue Reading
On July 31, 2025, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd. delivered the Himgiri, an Advanced Guided-Missile Frigate to the Indian Navy This is the first of three being built by GRSE under the Indian Navy’s Project 17A which is worth over ₹21,833.36 crore. Continue Reading
The Defence Ministry, according to reports, has recommended developing engines for the next-generation combat aircraft AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) in collaboration with France. Continue Reading
India is inching closer to acquiring a new generation of light tanks, with the indigenous Zorawar leading the charge. It is learnt that the Indian Army has received bids for its light tank on July 14. Continue Reading
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal (F 71) on 01 Jul 2025 at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia , in the presence of VAdm Sanjay Jasjit Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. Continue Reading
On July 1, 2025, INS Udaygiri—India’s latest stealth frigate under Project 17A—was formally delivered to the Indian Navy by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) in Mumbai. Continue Reading
India’s first indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured (IDDM) sub-machine gun, the Asmi, has now evolved into a family of weapons with the introduction of a third variant. Continue Reading
Hyderabad-based Lokesh Machines Ltd, traditionally known for its machine tool manufacturing, has made a bold push into India’s growing defence manufacturing space with six indigenous small arms. Continue Reading