Defence Sector News
The NATO country with no military gets serious about defence
Iceland is being tugged by growing antagonism between the Trump administration and Europe—and is watching nearby Greenland nervously.
5 min read27 Apr 2025India, France to sign ₹63,000 crore Rafale Marine jet deal on April 28 - Report
India had cleared its largest-ever defence deal for 26 Rafale-Marine combat aircraft with France earlier this month on April 9 at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under a government-to-government deal.
1 min read19 Apr 2025To counter China in Southeast Asia, take Indonesia seriously
Putin and Xi are wooing the world’s fourth-largest nation with military and economic promises.
4 min read18 Apr 2025Cabinet approves biggest-ever ₹62,000-crore deal to buy 156 combat helicopters
India’s defence boost: State-run defence major HAL received the tender for 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) in June last year. The IAF is the lead agency for this joint procurement.
3 min read28 Mar 2025Indian defence stocks: Amid slump, an opportunity under Trump 2.0
Analysts expect stronger India-US defence ties under Trump 2.0, unlocking new opportunities for Indian defence firms to partner with leading US companies. Valuations, however, could be a dampener.
4 min read25 Mar 2025Europe’s F-35 dilemma: Can it get America out of the pilot’s seat?
The EU’s quest for defence autonomy in the post-Trump era won’t prove easy. And the debate goes beyond a suspected ‘kill switch’ held remotely by the White House in the F-35 fighter jets that the US sells its allies.
3 min read23 Mar 2025Why defence stocks surged in trade today? Garden Reach Shipbuilders soars 20%, Mazagon Dock up 10%
Indian defence stocks surged on March 19, bolstered by Germany’s increased military spending. Major players like Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Mazagon Dock saw significant gains.
2 min read19 Mar 2025Silicon Valley invests in Israeli startups in bid for US defence market
The Central Intelligence agency is among the investors in Kela, a firm where “techno-warriors” aim to sell directly to the Pentagon.
6 min read17 Mar 2025Holi 2025: 4 Defence sector stock picks by ICICI Securities on Rearm Europe Plan
Holi 2025: As Europe ramps up its defense capabilities with the new Rearm Europe Plan, ICICI Securities has identified four key stocks poised for significant growth. Discover which companies are expected to thrive in this shifting landscape and learn why investing now could be fruitful
1 min read14 Mar 2025Can this battered defence stock forge a new path? Only if it cleans house first.
Bharat Forge, one of the first private companies to enter the defence sector, is looking to fill a significant gap in India’s defence ecosystem: jet engine technology. But a high debt-to-equity ratio and a lack of focus on margins and return ratios have kept the stock subdued.
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