Indian naval aviation is advancing with next-gen technologies, including HALE RPAs, Rafale-M, TEDBF, and DBMRH, strengthening surveillance, combat capabilities, and self-reliance to secure maritime interests and enhance operational readiness.
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited unveiled the MArG 45 mobile gun system at IDEX Abu Dhabi 2025. The system boasts a 36-km firing range, superior maneuverability, and rapid deployment capabilities.
The Indian Navy's partnership with MSMEs is transforming them into key players in India's defence sector, driving innovation, indigenisation, and self-reliance in maritime strength and global defence exports.
Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A of the Indian Navy became the ninth and tenth Indians to navigate Cape Horn during the Navika Sagar Parikrama II, a circumnavigation expedition showcasing India's maritime prowess and Nari Shakti.
Major Rajprasad RS, an Indian Army officer, showcased two innovative defense platforms—Xploder UGV and IED Disposal ROV—at Aero India 2025. These technologies aim to minimize human intervention in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations, enhancing safety and effectiveness.
The Indian Army is modernising its sniper units with advanced rifles, optics, AI-driven targeting, and UAV integration to enhance precision, reconnaissance, and strategic deterrence in diverse combat scenarios.
AI-powered drones and loitering munitions are revolutionising modern warfare, transforming infantry tactics and precision strikes across global conflicts.
Hyderabad-based AKSI Aerospace Group secures an Rs 85 crore deal with FIXAR Global to manufacture FIXAR 025 drones in India. The company pioneers indigenous drone technology for global markets, including surveillance and agriculture.
India is set to procure and co-produce 530 Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicles while also evaluating its indigenous WhAP. Both armored vehicles have distinct capabilities, with WhAP offering amphibious mobility and nuclear sensors absent in Stryker.
WB India and L&T have signed an MoU to develop collaborative autonomy solutions for unmanned aerial platforms. This partnership will focus on decentralized collaborative autonomy, enabling drones to operate with minimal human intervention and enhancing surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities for the Indian Armed Forces.
