₹30,000 crore Drone Boom: Top Indian defence companies to Watch

India's TAPAS BH-201 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone developed by DRDO and HAL flying during a test mission.

Ten Indian defence companies submitted bids this week for a 300-billion-rupee ($3.6 billion) program to manufacture 87 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicles…

Rostec’s Su-57 Stealth Claims Under the Microscope: How Capable Is Russia’s Fifth-Generation Fighter?

Su-57 and F-35 stealth fighter jets flying above clouds during a comparative aviation concept image illustrating competing fifth-generation fighter designs.(Rostec Su-57 Stealth Capabilities)

Rostec Su-57 Stealth Capabilities have become one of the most debated topics in modern military aviation. While Russia’s state defense conglomerate presents the Su-57 as…

What to Expect in India’s Defence Budget 2027: Modernisation, Self‑Reliance and Indo‑Pacific Signalling

Indias defence startups are entering a new phase of growth as defence production reaches ₹1.78 lakh crore. Backed by iDEX, these firms are moving beyond prototypes and becoming part of a broader defence technology ecosystem that increasingly supports companies such as HAL and BEL.

India’s defence budget 2027 is becoming a major strategic talking point amid rising global tensions and regional power competition.With the 2026–27 defence outlay already at…

Countering the PLAAF’s J-20s at the LAC: Inside India’s Puttaparthi AMCA Production Hub

Countering the PLAAF’s J-20s at the LAC: Inside India's Puttaparthi AMCA Production Hub

The defining characteristic of India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is not its radar‑absorbent material, but its transition to a quadruplex distributed digital architecture. By…

The Software-Defined Battlefield: How AI Will Shape India’s Aerospace Future

Futuristic stealth fighter jet flying through a digital network overlay, symbolising India’s software-defined battlefield and AI-driven aerospace future.

By Major Akash Mor (Retd) Indian Army veteran | United Nations experience | Battle Casualty-Wound Medal (Parakram Padak) recipient Connect with the author on LinkedIn…

India’s Defence Boom Faces Its Biggest Test: Why BEL, HAL And Other Defence Stocks Can’t Run On Hype Alone

India’s Defence Boom Faces Its Biggest Test: Why BEL, HAL And Other Defence Stocks Can’t Run On Hype Alone

India’s defence boom is real, backed by global rearmament, domestic procurement and rising exports. But the easy-money phase may be over as BEL, HAL, BDL…

The Rise of a Military Superpower: Inside India’s Game-Changing Showcase at WDS Riyadh 2026

The Rise of a Military Superpower: Inside India’s Game-Changing Showcase at WDS Riyadh 2026

India at wds Riyadh 2026 The global defense landscape is witnessing a seismic shift as India transitions from one of the world’s largest importers to…

The 18% Gambit: How India Escaped the BRICS Tariff Trap

The 18% Gambit: How India Escaped the BRICS Tariff Trap

India has secured a game-changing 18% tariff rate from the U.S., effectively splitting from the BRICS bloc. Uncover the details of this strategic deal, including…