Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenously built naval ships — Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray — in Kolkata. The vessels were designed and built in India and contain more than 75% indigenous content. Speaking at the event, Modi said, “No nation can become a big power without maritime prowess.” The ships will strengthen India's capabilities in maritime combat, hydrographic surveys and anti-submarine warfare. The government said the vessels reflect the success of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. More than 200 MSMEs contributed to their construction, highlighting India's growing shipbuilding and defence capabilities.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art 10,000-ton Aluminium Extrusion Press at Yantra India Limited’s Ordnance Factory Ambajhari facility in Nagpur, describing it as a major boost to India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities. The project aims to strengthen self-reliance in critical defence technologies and reduce dependence on imports. The Bhoomi Pujan ceremony was attended by Devendra Fadnavis, senior Defence Ministry officials and YIL leadership. Highlighting the sector’s growth, Singh stated that India’s domestic defence production has risen from Rs 46,000 crore in 2014 to over Rs 1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26, reflecting significant expansion under the government’s self-reliance initiatives.

Pakistan’s Navy plans to expand its presence in the Bay of Bengal after inducting new Chinese-built Hangor-class submarines, a move that is drawing attention in India. Reports suggest Pakistani naval officials believe the advanced submarines will allow sustained operations farther from Pakistan’s coastline, including in the eastern Indian Ocean. The development comes as ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh improve, leading to speculation about greater military cooperation. The Hangor-class submarines are equipped with Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology, enabling longer underwater endurance and enhanced stealth. Analysts say the move could add a new dimension to regional maritime competition. (PC: India Today)

India has successfully carried out the first test of its Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Chandipur, Odisha, marking a major milestone for the country's defence programme. Developed by DRDO, the missile reportedly struck its target at a range of over 1,000 kilometres with high precision. The new system is an upgraded successor to the earlier Nirbhay project and is designed for launch from multiple platforms. Capable of flying at low altitudes to avoid enemy radar, the missile can carry a 500-kg warhead. More developmental and user trials are expected before it enters military service. (PC: HT)

India has achieved a major defence milestone after the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out three flight tests of advanced missile systems. The trials validated key ballistic missile defence and anti-ship warfare technologies, strengthening India's multi-layered air defence capabilities.   Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the successful tests place India among a select group of nations with proven ballistic missile interception technology. The achievement is expected to boost the country's strategic deterrence and indigenous defence programme under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The successful trials mark another significant step in enhancing India's ability to counter advanced aerial and missile threats. (PC: Economic Times)

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has filed an FIR against Hyderabad-based TEC Aero Devices, alleging submission of 199 forged test reports linked to components supplied for the LCA Mk-1A fighter aircraft programme. A HAL audit in November 2023 reportedly found that none of the reports had been issued by Axis Inspection Solutions, whose name and signatures appeared on the documents. Following internal investigations, HAL removed TEC Aero Devices from its approved vendor list and barred the company from future business for three years until March 2027. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the alleged fabrication of quality certification documents. (PC: Business Standard)

The Indian Army is set to seek approval for the procurement of more than 300 additional K9 Vajra-T self-propelled artillery guns in a deal estimated at around Rs 23,000 crore. The proposal is expected to come up before the Defence Procurement Board this week. If cleared, the order is likely to go to Larsen & Toubro, which manufactures the guns in India with technology support from South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace. The move aims to strengthen the Army's long-range firepower along the borders with China and Pakistan as part of its ongoing artillery modernisation drive. (PC: India Today)

The latest report from Stockholm International Peace Research Institute indicates that India had 12 operationally deployed nuclear warheads in 2025, marking the first time SIPRI has identified a portion of India’s arsenal as deployed rather than solely stockpiled. The report estimates India’s total nuclear inventory at about 190 warheads and notes continued development of new delivery systems. SIPRI also reported that China increased its deployed warheads from 24 to 34. The assessment highlights growing reliance on nuclear deterrence globally, while noting that the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict tested regional stability, although both sides avoided further escalation. (PC: X)

  India deployed a small number of nuclear warheads for the first time in 2025, according to the latest SIPRI Yearbook 2026. The Swedish arms control institute said India had 12 operationally deployed warheads, while China increased its deployed stock to 34. The report estimates that around 4,012 nuclear warheads are currently deployed worldwide. SIPRI noted that India slightly expanded its overall nuclear arsenal and continued developing new delivery systems. It also highlighted that the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict tested regional nuclear deterrence, though both sides acted to avoid further escalation. (PC: India Today)

India has operationally deployed 12 nuclear warheads for the first time, according to the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The report says India is moving from keeping warheads and delivery systems separately stored to placing some weapons in a ready-to-use posture.   SIPRI estimates that India's nuclear stockpile has increased to around 190 warheads as of January 2026. The report also points to the country's growing sea-based deterrence capability, including ballistic missile submarines and deterrence patrols. India, however, continues to maintain its official "No First Use" nuclear policy, under which nuclear weapons are intended only for retaliation. (PC: NDTV)