DRDO’s Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) kit: India has successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of its indigenous Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system, marking a significant milestone in the country’s drive to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing and precision-strike capability.
Rheinmetall financial result for year 2025: German defence and technology group Rheinmetall AG has opened the 2026 financial year with higher revenues, stronger profitability and a record order backlog, underscoring the continued transformation of Europe’s defence sector amid mounting geopolitical tensions and rising military spending across NATO countries.
Leonardo financial result for 2025; Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo S.p.A. has reported strong financial results for 2025, driven by rising global demand for defence and security technologies, while shareholders also approved a new board of directors and a higher dividend payout.
Leonardo appoints Lorenzo Mariani as new CEO: Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo S.p.A. has appointed Lorenzo Mariani as its new Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, as the company unveiled a revised leadership and governance structure following the appointment of a new board of directors.
India-France Cooperation for Space Flight and AI Sectors: India and France have moved to deepen their strategic partnership in science, technology and space, with both countries outlining plans for expanded cooperation in artificial intelligence, human spaceflight, advanced materials and ocean research during a high-level bilateral meeting.
Women’s participation in India’s maritime sector has risen by 340% since 2020, according to India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, who described the increase as part of the government’s broader effort to build a more inclusive and future-ready maritime workforce.
ECLGS 5.0 Scheme for Airlines: India’s Union Cabinet has approved a new phase of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS), providing additional financial support to airlines and small businesses facing mounting economic pressure from rising fuel costs and operational disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia.
India-Vietnam defence relations: India and Vietnam have agreed to strengthen defence cooperation across maritime security, defence manufacturing and joint military engagement following high-level talks in New Delhi between India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Phan Van Giang.
DRDO CBRN Facility New Delhi: India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has inaugurated a new Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Field Training and Demonstration Centre in Delhi, as the country moves to strengthen preparedness against complex security threats and disaster scenarios involving hazardous materials.
Veteran civil servant Anugraha Narayana Das has assumed charge as India’s new Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), taking over one of the country’s most significant defence financial management positions.
