News
Tue 08 Apr 2025
: Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has completed a static fire test of the third stage of its Vikram-1 launch vehicle. The test marks a step forward in the company’s efforts to manufacture and deploy its private commercial launch system into low...
Mon 07 Apr 2025
: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a contract with India’s Ministry of Defence for the supply and integration of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites for Mi-17 V5 helicopters operated by the Indian Air Force. The deal, finalized on April 7, 2025...
Mon 07 Apr 2025
: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has acquired a 740,000 square foot land parcel in Karnataka’s Vemgal Industrial Area to establish a new aerospace manufacturing facility. The land was purchased under a lease-cum-sale agreement with the Karnataka...
Sat 05 Apr 2025
: Bharat Forge has commenced operations at its new defence manufacturing facility in Jejuri, Maharashtra. The facility, developed by its subsidiary Kalyani Strategic Systems, focuses on artillery systems, armoured vehicles, and related defence...
Sat 05 Apr 2025
: Bharat Forge announced that it exported 100 artillery guns, including 18 Advanced Towed Artillery Guns (ATAGs), to several countries in 2024, with a portion of these deliveries made to European customers. The company stated that these exports...
Fri 04 Apr 2025
: An infantry soldier in the Indian Army has developed a 35 kg Octacopter drone equipped for surveillance, payload delivery, and remote firing. The drone, built by Hawaldar Varinder Singh of the 22 Sikh Regiment, has an operational range of 8–10...
Thu 03 Apr 2025
: The Ministry of Defence has signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Prachand, valued at INR 62,700 crore (excluding taxes). The helicopters will be supplied over a...
Thu 03 Apr 2025
: SITA has completed the acquisition of CCM, an Italian company specializing in airport interior design and production. The move is intended to integrate technology with infrastructure planning, focusing on optimizing airport layouts for efficiency...
Wed 02 Apr 2025
: Pixxel has announced that its three Firefly satellites, launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 in January 2025, have successfully begun capturing and transmitting hyperspectral images. The satellites are producing imagery with a 5-meter resolution...
Wed 02 Apr 2025
: Nabhdrishti Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based aerospace startup, has raised USD 3 million in a seed funding round led by Accel, with participation from IIMA Ventures and other existing investors. The company plans to use the funding to advance the...
Tue 01 Apr 2025
: Nagpur-based Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited inaugurated a new Loitering Munition Testing Range and a runway facility for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) on March 30. The facility includes a 1,250-meter-long and 25-meter-wide airstrip designed...
Tue 01 Apr 2025
: Bhubaneswar-based technology company BonV Aero is preparing to enter the US defence and aerial mobility market, focusing on drone certification under the Green UAS and Blue UAS programs. These programs assess cybersecurity and mission readiness for...
Tue 01 Apr 2025
: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) reported a provisional and unaudited revenue of INR 30,400 crore for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, maintaining figures close to the previous year's revenue of INR 30,381 crore.
According to HAL, the...
Mon 31 Mar 2025
: ISRO has conducted a successful hot test of the Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) as part of its semicryogenic engine development program. The test, carried out on March 28, 2025, at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, is a...
Sat 29 Mar 2025
: Airbus has announced plans to expand its sourcing of aerospace components and services from India to USD 2 billion annually by 2030. This marks a significant rise from the current procurement level of USD 1.4 billion, reflecting India's growing role...