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DRDO & Indian Navy successfully flight-test indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile

India Wednesday successfully flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the coast of the Odisha, defence sources said.

GE Aerospace starts delivery of F-404 engines for Tejas MK-1A jets

American defence major GE Aerospace on Wednesday said it delivered the first of 99 F-404 aircraft engines to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Tejas light combat jet programme. State-run HAL is procuring the engines to power the Mk-1A variant of the Tejas jets.

65 percent of defence equipment made domestically; 'Made in Bihar' boots used by Russian army

India's defence production has grown at an "extraordinary pace" since the launch of 'Make in India' initiative, reaching a record Rs 1.27 lakh crore in 2023-24, according to a fact sheet shared by the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday.

Exercise 'Varuna' achieved its aim of enhanced jointmanship: Indian Navy

India-France naval exercise 'Varuna', held from March 19-22, achieved its aim of enhanced jointmanship and reinforced the shared commitment to upholding the principles of a rules-based maritime order, Indian Navy officials said on Monday.

As Varuna ends, French Navy officers hail steps towards interoperability, operational synergy

The 23rd edition of bilateral exercise Varuna between Indian and French navies culminated on Saturday, following which French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle and INS Vikrant did a fleet review some 80 nautical miles off the Goa coast.

Tavasya, Indian Navy's indigenously built frigate, launched at Goa Shipyard

'Tavasya', the second frigate of Project 11356 (Yard 1259) of the Indian Navy, was launched on Saturday in Goa in the presence of Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth.