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Netanyahu made a joint call with US President Donald Trump from the White House to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, conveying regret for unintentionally killing a Qatari security guard.

Defence

TREND | 30 Sep 2025, 11:06AM

Trump, Hegseth to meet hundreds of military leaders amid rising speculation

Business Standard

President Donald Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth plan to address hundreds of US military officials in person Tuesday after the Pentagon suddenly asked top commanders from around the world to convene at a base in Virginia without publicly revealing the reason. The gathering at the Marine Corps base in Quantico near Washington has fuelled intense speculation about the purpose and value of summoning such a large number of generals and admirals to one place, with many stationed in more than a dozen countries that include conflict zones in the Middle East and elsewhere. Meetings between top military brass and civilian leaders are nothing new. But experts say the scale of the gathering, the haste with which it was called and the mystery surrounding it are particularly unusual. The notion that the secretary is going to talk to the generals and give them his vision for running the department and maybe also for strategy and organisation that's perfectly reasonable, said Mark...

Bharat Electronics Bags Additional Defence Orders Worth Rs 1,092 Crore

NDTV Profit | 29 Sep 2025, 07:23PM 1 more

Defence

TREND | 29 Sep 2025, 06:59PM

As export orders go up, BrahMos is set for upgrades: Raja Babu Ummalaneni

Business Line

DRDO leverages AI for enhanced decision-making and efficient data discrimination in missile systems

Defence

TREND | 29 Sep 2025, 03:58PM

Space startup Agnikul unveils plans to build fully-resusable rockets

Business Standard

Space start-up Agnikul Cosmos announced on Monday that the rockets it plans to build will be fully reusable, allowing it to offer satellite-launch services at globally-competitive prices. The Chennai-based start-up made the announcement at the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney and asserted that it is aiming to ensure that no part of its rockets is fully expended or left behind. Agnikul carried out its maiden sub-orbital test flight of its 3D-printed rocket, Agnibaan SOrTeD, last year and plans to carry out its orbital launch soon. "We have consistently designed our vehicles to ensure that affordability and flexibility are never afterthoughts but are built in from day one," Srinath Ravichandran, co-founder and CEO of Agnikul Cosmos, said. "We are grateful to the critical support from IN-SPACe and ISRO. Their willingness to allow us to explore rocket-stage recovery and reuse has empowered us to attempt this feat both from a policy friendliness and tech support standpoint

Defence

TREND | 29 Sep 2025, 03:03PM

DRDO: Putting science and tech behind armed forces' success

Business Line

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has transformed India from an arms importer into a nation capable of designing, testing, and deploying cutting-edge technologies and strengthened national security across land, sea, air, and space

Swan Defence Extends Rally, Locks In Upper Circuit On Royal IHC Deal

NDTV Profit | 29 Sep 2025

Defence

TREND | 27 Sep 2025

businessline Changemaker Awards 2025: Changemaker of the Year: DRDO

Business Line

DRDO Raja Babu Ummalaneni, DG (Missiles and Strategic Systems), receiving the Changemaker of the Year Award.

Indian Army awards 30,000 cr tender to BEL for 'Anant Shastra' air defence

Business Standard | 27 Sep 2025 2 more

Defence

TREND | 27 Sep 2025

MiG-21 takes final flight over Indian skies, marking historic farewell

Business Standard

escribing the MiG-21 as a mighty machine and a national pride, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said there was a deep attachment to the aircraft that shaped our confidence

MiG-21 retires: Tracing the journey of India's first supersonic fighter jet

Business Standard | 26 Sep 2025 1 more

Defence

TREND | 26 Sep 2025

Defence stocks offer long-term visibility, but valuations still stretched: Sandip Sabharwal

Economic Times

Tata Motors faced concerns after a cyber attack impacted JLR, but an expert suggests the situation is stabilizing. GST cuts in India and a potential US-UK trade pact could boost the company's prospects. While cautious about the H-1B visa debate's impact on technology, the expert sees long-term potential in defense stocks like Bharat Electronics, despite high valuations.