New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence on Thursday said it has signed contracts worth Rs 4,106 crore for the acquisition of a dedicated communication satellite capability for the Indian Air Force, and Varunastra heavy-weight torpedoes for the Indian Navy. Both contracts mark a significant step towards advancing the development of domestic defence manufacturing capabilities while.
In the Union Budget 2026–27, the Ministry of Defence has secured the highest allocation among all ministries, with a substantial budget of ₹7.85 lakh crore, reflecting the government’s priority on national security, military modernization and preparedness amid evolving geopolitical challenges. This allocation marks a notable increase over previous years and underscores continued emphasis on bolstering.
Moscow: Russia’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 102 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles overnight, the country’s Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday via its official Telegram channel. According to the ministry, the drones were neutralised between 9:50 p.m. Moscow time on Monday and 5:50 a.m. on Tuesday, across several regions in western and central.
