India Defence Sector 2025

 Indian Defence 2025

=>Mitra Shakti 2025: it is a Joint military exercise between India & Sri Lanka. The eleventh edition of the joint military exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025 between India and Sri Lanka began on Monday (November 10, 2025) at the Foreign Training Node in Belagavi, Karnataka. 

=>Ayani Airbase: India withdraws from Ayni airbase:

Ayni was India’s only full-fledged overseas base, and its location offered India a military foothold in central Asia and leverage over Pakistan. Its presence to project influence in the region dominated by major powers like Russia and China

=>Nyoma Airbase: The Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) is a strategic airbase in eastern Ladakh, India, built at an altitude of approximately 13,700 feet near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). It was fully upgraded with a new 3-kilometer runway to handle fighter jets and was declared operational in October 2025

=>Tata & Dassault to make Rafales: Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) will partner to manufacture the fuselage of the Rafale fighter jet in India, marking the first time this key component will be produced outside of France. A new facility will be established in Hyderabad to produce the sections for both Indian and global markets, with initial deliveries expected by FY2028. 

=>Dhawani: Dhwani is India's next-generation, indigenous hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is designed to exceed Mach 5, can carry conventional or nuclear warheads, and is capable of mid-flight maneuvers to evade enemy air defenses.

=>Agnishodh: Indian Army has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to establish "Agnishodh" , the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) on the IIT Madras campus.

=>Agni Prime missile: The Agni-Prime, designed to strike targets up to 2,000 kilometres away, is a highly advanced missile system equipped with state-of-the-art features. What sets this test apart is its deployment from a specially designed Rail-based mobile launcher, a first-of-its-kind capability for India.

=>Agni 5: The Agni-5 is a nuclear-capable, intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by India. It has a range exceeding 5,000 kilometers and is designed for deep strike missions, potentially reaching targets across Asia, Europe, and parts of Africa. It is road-mobile and canisterized, allowing for flexible deployment and enhanced survivability. 

=>Bold Kurukshetra 2025: was the joint military exercise of India & Singapore, at Jodhpur.

=>Operation Sindoor: India launched Operation Sindoor after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. The operation was precise, targeting only terror camps and avoided Pakistani military sites. India's actions in Operation Sindoor were not about revenge but were about defence and keeping its citizens safe.

=>India unveils laser weapon, enters select league: The locally produced laser weapon demonstrated its capability to knock out fixed wing drones at long range, swarm drones, and surveillance equipment. entering an exclusive league of countries that possess such technology, The successful trial of the directed energy weapon (DEW) system with a 30-kilowatt laser was carried out at the National Open Air Range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

=>Micro missile system Bhargavastra:India has successfully tested its first domestically developed micro-missile system, engineered to counter swarm drone threats. The testing included two successful firings at the Gopalpur Seaward Firing Ranges this week.