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Tracking Business and Politics of Arming India

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India’s efforts since 2014 to go self-reliant on major platforms for the armed forces have witnessed mixed results. The journey has been good. More needs to be done for the Intellectual Property creators in the defence sector, argues Lt Gen Saxena (Rtd)

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IAF Chief APSingh says IAF delivered a forceful punch to the enemy during Operation Sindoor.

Self-reliance is today a necessity. IAF supporting all Aatmanirbar defence programs: LCA, AMCA, weapons etc

#AirForceDay2026

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IAF Chief APSingh at presser: IAF has in 94 years emerged as network centric, top-tier Air Force of the world.

Air power determines contemporary conflicts around the world today: AP Singh

#AirForceDay2026

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This will be the 94th parade #AirForceDay2026

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This #AirForceDay2026 parade will have an all-women drill team.

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The .@IAF_MCC officer Sqn Ldr Pallavi briefing on #AirForceDay2026 parade.

This year’s parade will happen at Hindon air base in Ghaziabad under the Western Air Command

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The .@IAF_MCC focus for the year: Infallible, Impervious & Precise.

Says a lot about what the Indian Fir Force wants yo achieve.

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'Ukraine’s robotic army is already at work. India must rethink the next battlefield'

Swasti Rao @swasrao, Consulting Editor (Int'l & Strategic Affairs), writes

#ThePrintOpinion

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The .@IAF_MCC Chief ACM AP Singh to address the annual press meet in just a few more minutes today, ahead of #AirForceDay2026. Watch out for news breaks here.

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After tug-of-war, Indian Army all set to issue production orders to TASL and Mahindra Defence for light battle tanks, pursuing alongside the DRDO-L&T Zorawar tanks project for high-altitude warfare such as the 2020-2024 Ladakh conflict with China.

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India's defence shipyard GRSE launched an Ocean Research Vessel ahead of schedule, now building nine warships and 32 maritime vessels.

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Merlinhawk collaborates with Italian Vega Composites to open a new facility for composites manufacturing at Shoolagiri in Tamil Nadu's defence corridor, positioning India in the global aerospace ecosystem.

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General Dhiraj Seth took over as the Indian Army @adgpi chief from his retiring predecessor, General Upendra Dwivedi, on June 30, 2026, the first Armoured Corps officer in 32 years after General Shankar Roy Chowdhury in 1994.

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The Indian Army gets delivery of 106 kamikaze drones, with 180-km range, from SMPP Limited to boost its deep-strike capabilities in a contested battlefield, countering enemy signal jamming and spoofing operations.

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India has contracted a private firm, Accord Software, for INR 499 crore to acquire 20 satellite signal jammers, enhancing naval operations and combating GPS spoofing incidents linked to Pakistan and China.

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On June 4, 2026, India significantly increased financial powers for military commanders, enabling quicker arms procurement up to INR 125,000 crore. This streamlines project execution, promotes self-reliance in defense, and decentralizes procurement.

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Larsen & Toubro signed an INR 18,600-crore agreement with Tamil Nadu for expanding shipbuilding, a data center, and electronics manufacturing, creating 8,200 jobs and supporting the state's economic growth.

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India has received its fourth S-400 air defense system from Russia, enhancing its military capabilities against Pakistan. The complete delivery is expected by November 2026, supporting air defense modernization.

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India Warning to #China & #Pakistan

@DRDO_India successfully tests RudraM-II missile, designed for ground attacks and anti-radiation tasks, from @IAF_MCC Sukhoi Su-30MKI. Highlights advancements in indigenous defense technologies and self-reliance.

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India has initiated its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project by issuing a tender to three firms. The aircraft aims for fifth-generation capabilities, including stealth and advanced sensors, targeted for production by 2034.

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