India-UAE
The second edition of the India-UAE Defence Industry Partnership Seminar took place on July 31, 2025, in New Delhi, coinciding with the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting. The event, organized by the Department of Defence Production and coordinated by SIDM and UAE’s EDGE Group, saw participation from over
India
Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh led the Indian delegation to the 9th Joint Defence Committee meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 23-24, 2025. The meeting highlighted India's advancements in defence manufacturing and exports, with two agreements on submarine cooperation exchanged. Both nations discussed mutual interests and
Fast Patrol Vessel
The Indian Coast Guard's fifth Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), named 'Achal', was launched on June 16, 2025, by Goa Shipyard Ltd. The vessel, measuring 52 meters and featuring over 60% indigenous content, is designed for protection, monitoring, and surveillance. It can reach speeds of 27 knots
LCA Tejas Mk1A
The first centre fuselage assembly for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by VEM Technologies in Hyderabad on May 30, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in India's indigenous defence manufacturing, being the first major sub-assembly produced by a