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TREND | 01 Oct 2026, 09:00PM

After Armenia, India exports Akash Air Defence System to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan: Defence secretary

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He also indicated more orders are expected from other countries as well for the Akash Missile Air Defence System, designed to track multiple targets

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TREND | 01 Oct 2026, 08:37AM

Hegseth announces new US drone command, 20% cut in top military ranks

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Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced some major changes to the US military on Wednesday in what he called his "State of the Force" address, including establishing a new drone command and cutting 20 per cent of the nation's generals and admirals. The Pentagon also will launch an effort to study the future of warfare that will be led in part by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Hegseth said. The Defence Department will create an Office of Religious Affairs and plans to build a new base for the first time in 40 years, he added. Hegseth made the announcements to junior officers and enlisted leaders at the Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia - the second year in a row that he has given such an address. But this time, the US military is seven months into a war with Iran with no clear end in sight, has captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and killed more than 200 people in strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in Latin America, among...

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TREND | 30 Sep 2026, 06:52PM

Policy reforms, risk capital fuel India's fast-growing space-tech ecosystem

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Space-tech funding has surged as policy reforms, government-backed risk capital and access to Isro infrastructure allow private companies to move from development to commercial deployment

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TREND | 29 Sep 2026

M&E industry urges MIB to restore release of BARC audience ratings

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JioStar's Kevin Vaz says absence of credible audience data is creating uncertainty for broadcasters, advertisers and agencies during the crucial festive season

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TREND | 29 Sep 2026

EON Space Labs secures patent for indigenous space telescope MIRA

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MIRA marked its first orbital flight attempt earlier this year in January on board ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission

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TREND | 29 Sep 2026

US arms sales unchanged, but $14 billion package remains on hold: Taiwan

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Taiwan's defence minister said Tuesday that existing US arms sales to Taiwan remain unchanged, and that Taipei remains in talks with the US over individual deals. A record USD 14 billion arms package to the island, however, remains stalled. The minister's remarks come as concerns mount that President Donald Trump could halt arms sales to Taiwan. China has pressed Washington to halt the arms sales, most prominently during a May summit in Beijing between Trump and China's President Xi Jinping. The United States paused the USD 14 billion arms deal after that meeting. "As for arms sales, we are in continuous discussions with the Americans on this," Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo told reporters in front of the Legislative Yuan in Taipei. "We haven't received any notice of any changes to sales or our cooperation." Koo said he received assurances from the US side that its policy towards the island remained unchanged. Koo also said that 66 advanced F16-V fighter jets have reached

US national security, military to guard election systems during midterms

Business Standard | 29 Sep 2026

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TREND | 28 Sep 2026

DRDO, CSIR to develop lightweight bulletproof glass for armoured vehicles

Business Standard

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has joined hands with CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI) as technology partner for a Rs 50-crore project to develop indigenous advanced lightweight bulletproof glass for armoured vehicles. The four-year project, being executed with DRDO laboratories including the Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL) in Maharashtra and TBRL in Chandigarh, is at an advanced stage and seeks to take the technology from laboratory development to large-scale manufacturing with an industry partner to be selected by DRDO. The technology is aimed at replacing imported transparent armour while reducing its weight and thickness by up to 50 per cent. "The Rs 50-crore project is aimed at developing advanced indigenous bulletproof glass technology for defence applications and aligns our R&D capabilities directly with national strategic requirements," CSIR-CGCRI Director Bikramjit Basu told PTI. The project is focused on ..

DRDO joins hands with CGCRI to develop lightweight bulletproof glass for armoured vehicles

Business Line | 28 Sep 2026

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TREND | 25 Sep 2026

India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat' being written in rockets built on Indian soil: ISRO chief

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Narayanan outlines India's roadmap for the coming decade, including the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme, currently working towards its first uncrewed mission

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TREND | 25 Sep 2026

DRDO signs first high-value deep tech deal with start-up for quantum technology

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The project aims to strengthen India's capabilities in quantum technology, advanced cryogenics and strategic technologies while reducing dependence on imports

DRDO signs deep tech project pact with Zero mK India to develop refrigerators for quantum applications

Business Line | 24 Sep 2026

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TREND | 24 Sep 2026

Bharat Dynamics shares rise 2% in a weak market after bagging Rs 811 crore order from Ministry of Defence

Economic Times

Bharat Dynamics shares gained 2% after the Defence Ministry awarded an Rs 810.79-crore contract for 160 SAT-SAAW weapons and associated equipment for the Indian Air Force, adding to the company's order visibility amid rising defence spending.

Defence Ministry orders 160 anti-airfield weapons for Indian Air Force

Business Standard | 23 Sep 2026