The Ministry of Defence has appointed Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the next Chief of the Naval Staff. He takes over as Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi’s tenure ends with retirement on May 31. Swaminathan, commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1987, is noted for specialization in Communication and Electronic Warfare, a key focus for modern maritime strategy.
The Ministry of Defence has issued tougher guidelines for defence suppliers, introducing a five-year ban for companies that fail contract terms or deliver underperforming equipment. A separate, stricter penalty applies to ethical misconduct, including corruption and bribery, with bans of up to ten years. The move aims to improve compliance, accountability, and equipment reliability.
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Defence tech startup Armory has secured an INR 100 crore order from India’s Ministry of Defence for its AI-powered SURGE counter-unmanned aircraft system. After field trials, SURGE will be produced and deployed to detect, identify and neutralise rogue drones using real-time adaptive denial against non-standard frequencies. The deal reflects a push for faster, outcome-driven procurement and domestic innovation.
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