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Tue 04 Aug 2026
: India's indigenous fighter jet engine programme has reached a significant milestone, with the proposed Safran–GTRE joint venture to develop a 120 kN turbofan engine awaiting approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). If approved, the...
Tue 04 Aug 2026
: Bhumi Entech has unveiled Shatrunjay 1.0, an indigenous AI-powered Counter-UAS (C-UAS) system designed to detect, track, and neutralise hostile drones. The platform combines electronic warfare capabilities, AI-driven target classification, and...
Tue 04 Aug 2026
: Hyderabad-based defence start-up Apollyon Dynamics has unveiled the Nightshade ADX-1, a jet-powered combat unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for high-speed strike missions in contested and heavily defended airspace. Earlier this year, the...
Tue 04 Aug 2026
: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Esri India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) and GeoAI solutions for India's defence sector. The partnership aims to strengthen...
Tue 04 Aug 2026
: ideaForge Technology Ltd. has secured ₹151 crore in government funding to accelerate the development of Yeti, an indigenous heavy-lift logistics drone designed to support military operations in India's high-altitude Himalayan regions. ideaForge is...
Sat 25 Jul 2026
: The Indian Air Force is set to significantly strengthen its airborne surveillance capabilities by converting six Airbus A321 aircraft into next-generation Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) platforms. Larger than the existing Embraer-...
Sat 25 Jul 2026
: India's Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has entered the trial production phase of its indigenous AI inference chip in partnership with HCL Infosystems, marking a major milestone in India's semiconductor and AI ambitions....
Sat 25 Jul 2026
: The Indian Army and IIT-Madras have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen defence research, innovation, and indigenisation by combining military expertise with advanced academic research. The partnership will focus on joint...
Sat 25 Jul 2026
: India's defence manufacturing sector is witnessing strong export-led growth, with defence exports reaching nearly ₹39,000 crore in 2026, up from just ₹686 crore in 2014. Backed by record domestic production of ₹1.78 lakh crore, government reforms,...
Sat 25 Jul 2026
: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to increase annual production of the TEJAS MK-1A fighter aircraft to 30 units, backed by improved engine supplies from GE Aerospace, which has committed to delivering 20–22 F404 engines annually. The move...
Sat 25 Jul 2026
Visakhapatnam : The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam, organised a two-day "Naval Stealth – Beyond 2030" workshop on 20–21 July 2026, bringing together experts from DRDO, the Indian Navy, defence shipyards, and industry to shape the...
Sat 25 Jul 2026
: The Ministry of Defence has launched a ₹2,000 crore tender to procure 10 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones for the Indian Coast Guard, marking the force's first induction of large unmanned aerial vehicles for maritime surveillance and...
Sat 25 Jul 2026
: Data Patterns (India) Limited has secured the Lowest Bidder (L1) position for a ₹1,300 crore contract from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to supply specialised Buffer Amplifier and Built-In Test Equipment (BITE) modules for military aircraft....
Sat 25 Jul 2026
: Bharat Forge has signed a strategic agreement with French-Canadian aerospace firm Flying Whales to jointly develop and manufacture 60-tonne heavy-lift airships in India. The partnership, announced at the Farnborough International Air Show 2026, aims...
Sat 25 Jul 2026
: Azad Engineering has delivered its first indigenous turbojet engine to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Ministry of Defence, marking a significant milestone in India's pursuit of self-reliance in propulsion technology...