Rare earth magnets are high-performance materials essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines, electronics, and defence systems, making them critical for India’s clean energy transition and technological growth. With China dominating global processing, India’s push for domestic manufacturing, critical mineral processing, and recycling aims to reduce import dependence and build a self-reliant mine-to-magnet ecosystem to strengthen economic and strategic security.
Click to View MoreDRDO showcased the Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) at the Republic Day Parade, marking a major advancement in India’s indigenous defence technology. This hypersonic glide missile, capable of travelling over Mach 5 and striking targets up to 1,500 km away, combines high speed, manoeuvrability, and a low-altitude flight path to evade missile defence systems. Designed primarily for coastal defence and sea-denial operations, it significantly enhances the Indian Navy’s ability to deter and neutralise high-value enemy warships in the Indian Ocean Region, positioning India among the leading nations developing advanced hypersonic weapon systems.
Click to View MoreTaiwan is investing US$40 billion in T-DOME, an indigenous multi-layered air defence system central to its Porcupine Strategy. Built by NCSIST, it counters missiles, jets, and drones, boosts deterrence and self-reliance, reassures allies, and shapes Indo-Pacific stability, though it may intensify regional militarisation.
Click to View MoreIndia and the U.S. strengthened their strategic ties with the 10-year “Framework for the U.S.-India Major Defence Partnership” signed in October 2025. The pact enhances cooperation in technology transfer, intelligence sharing, joint exercises, and defence production, reinforcing regional stability and a free, open Indo-Pacific.
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