India Orders Additional Dhruv Maritime Helicopters and VL-Shtil SAM
India’s Ministry of Defence signed two contracts on March 3, 2026 worth a total of ₹5,083 crore ($555 million) for the acquisition of six HAL
India’s Ministry of Defence signed two contracts on March 3, 2026 worth a total of ₹5,083 crore ($555 million) for the acquisition of six HAL
DRDO showcased a dummy LR-AShM with the 12×12 launcher during India’s Republic Day parade on January 26. Several other systems were showcased in the parade

In India, there are growing indications that German naval shipbuilder TKMS and its local partner could be commissioned to deliver six Type 214 submarines. By
India’s DRDO has been testing a prototype of its High Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (HEAUV) for over a year. The maiden surface run of HEAUV
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announced a partnership between Ultra Maritime and Bharat Dynamics Limited on the co-production of U.S. Sonobuoys.
Japan and India have agreed to proceed with the export to New Delhi of the UNICORN integrated stealth antenna system.
The Indian MoD signed a contract with MDL, for the procurement of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVS) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with BHEL for procurement of 16 Upgraded Super Rapid naval gun systems.
The signing of significant maritime security agreements between Manila and New Delhi occurred amid SCS tensions with China.
India has become one of the few nations to test a sea-based Ballistic Missile Defense or BMD system. The test took place from INS Anvesh.