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TREND | 13 Jun 2025, 10:06AM

Defence stocks HAL, BDL, BEL gain up to 3% in weak market; here's why

Business Standard

At 09:3 AM; Nifty India Defence index, the sole gainer among sectoral indices, was up 0.64 per cent, as compared to 1.1 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.

UP govt acquires 18,000 acres in Bundelkhand for industrial development

Business Standard | 12 Jun 2025, 04:05PM 1 more

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TREND | 13 Jun 2025, 08:47AM

Chinese aircrafts and vessels detected around Taiwanese territory

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Taiwan's Ministry of Defence said it detected 15 sorties of Chinese aircraft and seven Chinese vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Friday.Of the 15 aircraft, nine entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone).In a post on X, the MND said, "15 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 9 out of 15 sorties entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."On Thursday, the MND said it detected 10 sorties of Chinese aircraft and seven Chinese vessels.In a post on X, the MND said, "10 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 8 out of 10 sorties entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth stated on Tuesday that China poses a

AI plane crash: CDS, Navy chief express condolences to families of victims

Business Standard | 13 Jun 2025, 07:28AM

Defence

TREND | 13 Jun 2025, 07:22AM

Working closely with Nasa to address Ax-4 delay, says Isro chairman

Business Standard

V Narayanan, the Secretary DOS/ Chairman Isro and Chairman Space Commission said that safety and mission integrity were their priorities

Defence

TREND | 13 Jun 2025, 06:56AM

Pentagon has contingency plans to invade Greenland if necessary: Hegseth

Business Standard

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to acknowledge that the Pentagon has developed plans to take over Greenland and Panama by force if necessary but refused to answer repeated questions during a hotly combative congressional hearing Thursday about his use of Signal chats to discuss military operations. Democratic members of the House Armed Services Committee repeatedly got into heated exchanges with Hegseth, with some of the toughest lines of questioning coming from military veterans as many demanded yes or no answers and he tried to avoid direct responses about his actions as Pentagon chief. In one back-and-forth, Hegseth did provide an eyebrow-raising answer. Rep Adam Smith asked whether the Pentagon has plans to take Greenland or Panama by force if necessary. Our job at the Defense Department is to have plans for any contingency, Hegseth said several times. It is not unusual for the Pentagon to draw up contingency plans for conflicts that have not arisen, but his handling of

Defence

TREND | 12 Jun 2025, 09:52PM

Teams from Indian Army, IAF & BSF assist in rescue & relief

Business Line

Emergency response teams including firefighters, ambulances, police, SDRF and NDRF personnel were pressed into service.

Defence

TREND | 11 Jun 2025, 09:56PM

Time to pull trigger: Defence R&D, production, export must scale sharply

Business Standard

India's annual defence production reached a record 1.46 trillion in FY25 - up almost 15 per cent over the previous high of 1.27 trillion in FY24

Govt to sign 2 trn in defence contracts in FY26 as well: Defence Secy

Business Standard | 11 Jun 2025, 09:36PM

Defence

TREND | 11 Jun 2025, 01:57PM

How The Indian Defence Sector Plans to Tackle Global Supply Chain Hassles | Profit Exclusive

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Over the longer term, the Ministry plans to close capability gaps by accelerating contract finalisation and vendor onboarding, especially in areas like radars, precision-guided munitions, and drones.

Defence

TREND | 11 Jun 2025, 12:31PM

India Shifts From Nomination To Tendering For Major Defence Projects | Profit Exclusive

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This policy change is expected to benefit private players like Larsen & Toubro Ltd. and Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd., which have underutilised shipyards capable of building ships.

Private Defence Players At A Pivotal Juncture, Says Defence Secretary | Profit Exclusive

NDTV Profit | 11 Jun 2025, 11:53AM 9 more

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TREND | 11 Jun 2025

DRDO showcases future-ready defence tech at Indo-Defence 2024 in Jakarta

Business Standard

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is participating in the Indo-Defence 2024 exhibition in Jakarta, Indonesia, from June 11 to 14, as part of the India Pavilion. The event provides a platform for DRDO to showcase India's cutting-edge defence technologies from its defence R & D powerhouse.In a post on X on Tuesday, DRDO shared information and attached a video showcasing some of its cutting-edge technologies, such as ASTRA MK-I, Remotely Operated Vehicle-Daksh, Low Frequency Dunking Sonar (LFDS-X), Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW & C), Wheeled Armoured Platform (Whap), Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedo, and Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile.Sharing the details, DRDO posted that the India Pavilion, where its technologies are showcased, is located at Hall F-46, JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta.Earlier, in line with the government's vision to establish a robust defence industrial ecosystem with the participation of both public and private sectors, Vehicles .

Japanese frigate reaches Australia as Tokyo attempts $6.5 bn defence deal

Business Standard | 10 Jun 2025

Defence

TREND | 11 Jun 2025

Axiom-4 Mission Launch Postponed; ISRO Says Delay Due To Rocket Issue

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Initially set for June 10, 2025, this mission is significant for India as Shukla will be the first Indian in space since Rakesh Sharma's 1984 journey aboard a Soviet spacecraft.

Mission space: Isro to gain immensely from Axiom-4 with Gaganaut experience

Business Standard | 10 Jun 2025 1 more