India’s Defence Sector Faces 40-45% Skill Gap in Specialised Roles by 2030, Warns Report

India Finalises Javelin ATGM Deal via US FMS After 16-Year Process; Co-Production with BDL in Focus

India has finally signed the Letter of Offer and Acceptance for the US-made Javelin anti-tank guided missiles after a 16-year procurement struggle. The deal, routed through Foreign Military Sales, shifts focus to co-assembly and co-production with Bharat Dynamics Limited, while the indigenous MPATGM programme also matures. For exams, remember the chronology: 2010 Javelin attempt → 2014 pivot to Spike → 2017 cancellation → 2019 emergency Spike-LR → 2025 Javelin revival.

MoD Signs ₹1,577 Cr Contracts for Loiter Munitions Under 'Buy Indian' Category

The Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts worth ₹1,577 crore to TASL and NIBE for 84 loiter munition systems with 840 munitions, boosting the Indian Army's precision-strike capability up to 100 km. This procurement under the 'Buy Indian' category with 60% indigenous content is a major step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Approves Transfer of DRDO Conventional Missile Tech to Indian Industry

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed conventional missile system technologies to Indian defence industry for domestic production. This move aims to boost self-reliance, enhance MSME participation, and strengthen the defence industrial base under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Defence Production Hits ₹1.78 Lakh Cr, Exports Surge 5,500% Under Aatmanirbhar Bharat

India's defence production has surged nearly four-fold to ₹1.78 lakh crore, and exports have skyrocketed by over 5,500% to ₹38,424 crore in 2025-26. This marks a major milestone in the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission, with the government targeting ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029. For UPSC/SSC/Banking aspirants, this is a high-yield topic covering defence indigenisation, budget trends, and export performance.

HAL Partners with Adani Defence & BEML for 90 LCH Fuselage Structures

HAL has signed agreements with Adani Defence Systems and BEML to manufacture 90 fuselage structures for the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). This marks the first integration of private industry into helicopter fuselage production, significantly boosting India's indigenous aerospace manufacturing capacity and supply chain.

India Shifts Security Posture: Rajnath Singh Flags 'Perimeter Fallacy', Adopts Deterrence by Punishment

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has introduced the term 'perimeter fallacy' to argue that national security cannot be limited to guarding physical borders. He says India's deterrence approach is shifting from denial to punishment, with economic, energy, cyber and disinformation threats now central. This signals a more proactive Indian security posture, backed by recent strikes like Balakot and Operation Sindoor.

PM Modi's 2026 I-Day Address Prioritises Aatmanirbhar Defence, Drones, Hypersonic Tech

PM Modi's 2026 Independence Day address pivots to next-generation defence: drones, counter-drone systems, hypersonic technology, and cybersecurity under Mission Sudarshan Chakra. With India's defence exports reaching about 100 countries, the address signals a shift from being a market for imports to a global supplier — a key theme for Prelims and Mains.

MoD Notifies 6th Positive Indigenisation List: 405 Defence Items, ₹3,070 Crore Business Potential Under Aatmanirbhar Bharat

The Ministry of Defence notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) with 405 items worth ₹3,070 crore, covering key defence platforms from helicopters to warships. This move aims to boost self-reliance in defence manufacturing under Aatmanirbhar Bharat, with a deadline for indigenisation set for December 2031. Over 3,200 items from previous lists have already been indigenised.