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• DRDO conducts maiden flight-trials of Stratospheric Airship Platform

  Developed by Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra, the airship was launched carrying an instrumental payload to an altitude of around 17 kms.

  

• Rajnath Singh, Sheikh Hamdan chart new course for India-UAE defence partnership

  Both the ministers acknowledged that defence cooperation needs to be scaled up to match the progress made in other areas such as trade and business, in line with the vision and determination of the two leaders - Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

  

• Navigating the geopolitical maze: Challenges to India's defence export ambitions

  Despite a growing defence industry and self-reliance ambitions, India’s bid to become a major arms exporter faces complex regulations and geopolitical challenges. Logistical issues, resistance from global powers, and tricky international ties limit access to markets like Azerbaijan, Africa, and South America. Addressing this needs streamlined processes, strong diplomacy, and strategic focus on niche areas.

  

• Modi Govt’s defence push yields results: Exports hit record ₹23622 cr, target ₹50000 cr by 2029

  India’s defence exports have soared to a record ₹23,622 crore in FY 2024-25, marking a 12.04% growth over the previous year. With strong contributions from both DPSUs and the private sector, India is rapidly emerging as a global defence manufacturing hub. Backed by government reforms and DRDO-led innovation, the nation aims to achieve ₹50,000 crore in exports by 2029.

  

• 8 Years of Service, Security, Good Governance in Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi unveils blueprint for future growth

  CM Yogi said, “With the inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the collective efforts of 25 crore citizens, Uttar Pradesh is moving forward on the path of transforming from a ‘Shram Shakti Punj’ to an ‘Arth Shakti Punj’ of India."

  

• Rajnath Singh holds talks with US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard on expanding defence ties

  "We discussed a wide range of issues which include defence and information sharing, aiming to further deepen the India-US partnership," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said.

  

• First rear fuselage made by private firm for LCA Mk1A handed over to HAL

  A fuselage is the main body section of the aircraft which holds the pilot, passengers and cargo, while the rear fuselage supports the tail section and its associated components.

  

• Rajnath Singh calls for increased R&D in aerospace medicine

  “Whether it is an issue related to neurons, bone loss or mental problems, it is the responsibility of aerospace and space medicine to tackle these challenges. The field must prepare itself for bigger responsibilities in the future,” the Defence minister said.

  

• India’s security apparatus must remain adaptive to emerging threats: Rajnath Singh

  Organised by the Directorate of Low Intensity Conflict (DLIC) under DRDO, the two-day conference aims to equip Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) officers with the latest advancements in technology to address challenges in their operations.

  

• Empowered committee recommends measures for capability enhancement of IAF

  The committee has identified key thrust areas and made recommendations for implementation in the short, medium and long-term so as to achieve the desired capability enhancement goals of the lAF in an optimal manner.

  

• Every citizen should contribute to welfare of soldiers and their families: Rajnath Singh

  "While the Government is committed to strengthening India's security apparatus and ensuring the welfare of its soldiers and their families, it is the nation's collective responsibility to come forward and support them in every way possible," Singh said.