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US approves $131 million maritime tech sale to India amid heightened Indo-Pak tensions​

US approves $131 million maritime tech sale to India amid heightened Indo-Pak tensions
Washington DC, May 1 -- In a significant move to bolster India's naval capabilities, the Trump administration has cleared the sale of advanced maritime technology to New Delhi, valued at $131 million.

The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) formally notified the US Congress about the deal, which includes the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness package and associated components.

The DSCA said the sale would deepen strategic defense cooperation between the two countries and described India as a "major defense partner" and a key stabilizing force in South Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region.

Deal follows spike in Indo-Pak tensions

The approval comes at a time of rising friction between India and Pakistan, following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed, most of them Hindu tourists.

The attack, conducted by The Resistance Front (TRF)-a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba-marked by chilling religious profiling, drew global condemnation.

India's investigative agencies have claimed the attackers were trained in Pakistan - a charge Islamabad has denied.

Tensions have further escalated along the Line of Control, where Indian forces say Pakistan has violated the ceasefire 17 times in the past week alone - a record number for such a short period.

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Brahmos is basically an Indian version of Russian Yakhont anti ship missile. Brahmos is the creation of Russia. Russia transferred the technology, set up a factory and trained the Indians so that they can manufacture Brahmos on their own.

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Adani Defence Partners with US Undersea Warfare Firm Sparton to Build India's First Indigenous Sonobuoy Systems​

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Adani Defence & Aerospace, a unit of Adani Enterprises, announced on Sunday that it has signed a binding collaboration agreement with Sparton, a US-based undersea warfare technology provider, to develop and assemble electronic sensors and navigation systems for anti-submarine warfare (ASW). The partnership seeks to localise the production of sonobuoys in India and marks a significant stride in bolstering domestic defence manufacturing under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, as PTI reported.



Headquartered in De Leon Springs, Florida, Sparton is a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, the Israeli defence electronics company that acquired it in 2020. The firm specialises in advanced ASW systems and supplies cutting-edge sensor and navigation technology to the US Navy and allied forces.

Adani Defence said the collaboration would make it the first private Indian firm to offer indigenous sonobuoy solutions for the Indian Navy. These critical underwater surveillance devices are used to detect, locate, and track submarines, playing a vital role in safeguarding carrier strike groups and maintaining undersea domain awareness.

“For decades, India has been importing this critical naval capability from global markets, increasing our dependence on foreign OEMs,” Adani Defence said in a statement. “Aligned with the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiative, Sparton's ongoing relationship with the Indian Navy will now facilitate Adani Defence to indigenise the delivery of these solutions that are made in India, for India.”



Jeet Adani, Vice President of Adani Enterprises, said, “In an increasingly volatile maritime environment, strengthening India's undersea warfare capabilities is not merely a strategic priority but an imperative for safeguarding sovereignty and national interests.”

He added that this partnership will enable the production of “mission-ready ISR and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, including critical systems like sonobuoys, that are indigenously developed, swiftly deployable, and globally competitive.”

Ashish Rajvanshi, CEO of Adani Defence & Aerospace, remarked, “This partnership to bring world-class sonobuoy technology and integrate it with India's defence ecosystem is a step towards building self-reliant capabilities in this critical domain.”

Donnelly Bohan, President and CEO of Sparton DeLeon Springs LLC, said, “Sparton has a long legacy for problem-solving, advanced engineering and manufacturing of America’s best maritime defence solutions. We are proud to partner with Adani Defence & Aerospace… This partnership will enable us to localise assemblage, create high-technology skill sets, and deliver reliable ASW solutions tailored to the Indian Navy’s needs.”



This deal follows earlier Adani defence ventures, including its 2018 joint venture with Elbit Systems to produce Hermes 900 drones and a separate collaboration with Israel Weapon Industries to manufacture assault weapons, sniper rifles, and machine guns for Indian forces, as PTI also reported.

The new agreement not only reinforces India's maritime defense capabilities but also aligns with the country’s broader ambitions to become a global hub for high-tech defense manufacturing.

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Tata-Airbus to set up India's first privately-led helicopter assembly line in Karnataka: Report​

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Tata-Airbus to set up India's first privately-led helicopter assembly line in Karnataka: Report© Moneycontrol
European aviation major Airbus and Tata Group's aerospace arm Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) will set up India's first privately-led Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the H125 helicopters in Karnataka's Kolar, The Economic Times reported citing people familiar with the matter.

The project will be in line with the government's 'Make in India' initiative which aims to build self-reliance in the aerospace industry, the report said. The newly built factory will manufacture Airbus' best-selling H125 helicopter, and will be one among the only four such facilities in the world, the report added citing sources. Three other units are currently present in France, US and Brazil.




Karnataka won the project, beating states like Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, because of its already existing aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), a key defence player in the space, is based out of the southern state.

The plant will reportedly be set up in the Vemgal Industrial area, nearly two hours away from Bengaluru. Notably, Karnataka government's recently promised subsidies on land and other capital incentives, as well as availability of skilled workforce and expansion potential were few of the reasons why the state was selected for the project, the report said.

The proposed facility will begin operations with a production capacity of 10 helicopters per year, but may expand production strongly over the years, the report said.

Notably, India's defence exports to around 100 countries have soared 34 times in the past 11 years, from Rs 686 crore in FY14 to Rs 23,622 crore in FY25.

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Analysts say India's defence exports should rise at a much higher pace than currently, as the country's equipment are very well integrated with latest technology. In FY25, India’s defence exports surged to a record high of Rs 23,622 crore, up 12 percent from Rs 21,083 crore in FY24.

The defence ministry has set a target for 2029 to increase defence exports to Rs 50,000 crore. "India has evolved from a largely import-dependent military force to the one increasingly focused on self-reliance and indigenous production. In a major boost to defence exports, wide range of items from ammunition, arms, sub-systems/systems and parts & components have been exported to around 80 countries in the just-concluded financial year," a statement by defence ministry said on April 1.

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India approves development of prototype advanced fighter jet

India’s defence minister approved on Tuesday a programme to develop an advanced fighter jet prototype, the latest push to boost local arms production, nearly three weeks after a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan...

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India approves development of prototype advanced fighter jet
Agence France-Presse . New Delhi 28 May, 2025, 01:04

India’s defence minister approved on Tuesday a programme to develop an advanced fighter jet prototype, the latest push to boost local arms production, nearly three weeks after a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan.

India, one of the world’s largest arms importers, has made the modernisation of its forces a top priority in the face of tensions with nuclear-armed Pakistan and China.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh approved the prototype of a 5th generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, the ministry said in a statement, calling it a ‘significant push towards enhancing India’s indigenous defence capabilities’.

India’s Aeronautical Development Agency — a government agency under the ministry of defence responsible for aircraft design — is ‘set to execute the programme through industry partnership’, it added.

‘This is an important step which will be a major milestone towards aatmanirbharta (‘self-reliance’) in the aerospace sector’.

India’s arms purchases have steadily risen to account for nearly 10 per cent of all imports globally in 2019-23, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said last year.

The world’s most populous nation has deepened defence cooperation with Western countries in recent years, including the Quad alliance with the United States, Japan and Australia, as it slowly shifts away from its longstanding reliance on Russian military hardware.

India signed in April a multi-billion-dollar deal to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation, adding to 36 already acquired, and replacing Russian MiG-29K jets.

But Singh has also promised at least $100 billion in fresh domestic military hardware contracts by 2033 to spur local arms production.

This decade India has opened an expansive new helicopter factory, launched its first homemade aircraft carrier, warships and submarines, and conducted a successful long-range hypersonic missile test.

New Delhi eyes threats from multiple nations, especially Islamabad.

India and Pakistan were engaged in a four-day conflict this month, their worst standoff since 1999, before a ceasefire was agreed on May 10.

More than 70 people were killed in missile, drone and artillery fire on both sides.

Pakistan claimed its Chinese-supplied jets had shot down six Indian aircraft — including three French-made Rafale fighters.

India has not officially confirmed any of its aircraft were lost, although a senior security source said three jets had crashed on home soil without giving the make or cause.

The fighting was triggered by an April 22 attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir that New Delhi accused Islamabad of backing — a charge Pakistan denies.

India is also wary of northern neighbour China, especially since a deadly 2020 clash between their troops.​

 

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Stocks to Track: Indian Navy to commission 9 powerful warships in 2025—Rs 18,101 crore boost to maritime strength​

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Stocks to Track: Indian Navy to commission 9 powerful warships in 2025—Rs 18,101 crore boost to maritime strength
The Indian Navy is set to commission nine new warships this year, marking a major fleet expansion in recent years, sources told Zee Business. With a combined value of Rs 18,101 crore, the induction drive will strengthen the country's naval capabilities in line with the government's push for indigenous defence manufacturing, they said.

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The warships, being built under the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, are being developed by three major domestic shipyards—Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)—along with one vessel arriving from Russia. All nine ships are in advanced stages of construction or sea trials and are slated for commissioning into active service in 2025, the sources said.

As part of the deal, Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders will deliver two Project 17A stealth frigates. Designed for air defence, anti-submarine and surface operations, these warships come at a combined cost of Rs 8,000 crore.

Visakhapatnam’s HSL is set to commission two Diving Support Vessels (DSVs) and one Survey Vessel (Large). The DSVs, costing Rs 2,050 crore, will support submarine rescue and deep-sea operations, while the SVL, valued at Rs 2,435 crore, will bolster the Navy’s hydrographic and oceanographic capabilities. All three vessels are scheduled to join the fleet in 2025.



Garden Reach Shipbuilders will commission three Shallow Water Craft (SWCs) out of an eight-ship project. With the total project cost being Rs 6,311.32 crore, the cost of these three shallow water crafts is estimated at Rs 2,366.75 crore. The vessels are set to be crucial for coastal patrol, mine countermeasure operations and littoral security.

Powerful warship from Russia

Completing the lineup is INS Tamal, being delivered from Russia. Built in collaboration with Indian technical specifications, the vessel comes at a cost of Rs 3,250 crore.

The addition of the nine warships is set to improve the Navy's surface warfare capabilities, enhance underwater mission readiness and strengthen coastal surveillance.

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