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Sunday, February 22, 2026
TopicSmall Arms and Light Weapons

Topic: Small Arms and Light Weapons

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

From unmanned naval systems to artillery guns, here are Adani Group’s focus areas in defence sector

As part of Adani Group's defence push, the Kanpur facility has started rolling out small calibre ammunition, starting with 150 million rounds which will be scaled up in time.

‘Made in India’ hinges on existing small arms manufacturers. Global players come and go

Army's initiative to procure carbines to replace its decades-old British Sterling submachine guns is a chance for Indian companies to benefit.

UAE firm Caracal to bring small arms portfolio under Make in India, looks to salvage Army deal

UAE firm Caracal says it is counting on bilateral ties to expand its business and export India-made rifles and parts and not just supply to the domestic market.

Securing our borders primary, India tells UN conference on small arms

India emphasised that its security has been adversely impacted by terrorism, transnational organised crime & drug trafficking.

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Why Hyundai Creta is still the king of Indian roads after 11 years—brand value to looks

Hyundai was never scared of rivals overtaking them last year. But in 2027, the mythical ‘Creta Killer’ may finally emerge. Or it could continue to remain a myth.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

MoD, IAF agree on some exemptions to HAL for Tejas Mk1A, but no compromise on ‘must-have’ capabilities

IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.