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India’s defence ministry is fast-tracking the purchase of around 300 missiles
from Russian state-owned ROSOBORONEXPORT to replenish the S-400 air defence
system stock used extensively during Operation Sindoor in May 2025.
The acquisition is valued at over ₹10,000 crore and is expected to be
completed within the current financial year after approvals by the cost
negotiation
EON Space Labs, a Hyderabad-based deep-tech start-up, has achieved a milestone with MIRA, India’s first indigenous electro-optical space telescope designed for Low Earth Orbit missions. This miniaturised payload, weighing just 502 grams, successfully completed rigorous thermo-vacuum testing at an NABL-accredited facility in Ahmedabad.The tests simulated space conditions with vacuum levels below
Safran has signalled early signs of improvement in the global aerospace supply chain as the sector gradually recovers from extensive disruptions.CEO Olivier Andries conveyed cautious optimism during a media briefing, describing the current situation as seeing “light at the end of the tunnel,” despite ongoing challenges such as raw material shortages and delivery delays.The supply chain
The competition to co-develop India’s future super aircraft carrier, INS Vishal, is intensifying between the UK’s BAE Systems and France’s Naval Group. Both European defence giants are vying to partner with India to develop the approximately 65,000-ton vessel, designed to significantly enhance the Indian Navy’s blue-water capabilities.This ambitious project aligns with India’s goal to
India’s historic decision to open the nuclear sector to private players marks a fundamental reform aimed at transforming the atomic energy landscape.This move, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, breaks the six-decade-long government monopoly under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, and allows private companies to participate in nuclear power generation, including the development and deployment
India’s Union Cabinet has approved a ₹7,280 crore scheme to promote the manufacturing of sintered rare earth permanent magnets (REPM), marking the first integrated domestic ecosystem for these critical components.The initiative targets a production capacity of 6,000 metric tons per annum (MTPA), allocated to five beneficiaries through global competitive bidding, with each eligible for up to
Adani Defence Systems & Technologies Ltd (ADSTL), in collaboration with Prime Aero Services LLP, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Flight Simulation Technique Centre Pvt Ltd (FSTC), India’s largest independent flight training and simulation provider.The deal values the enterprise at ₹820 crore, marking a significant expansion in Adani Defence’s aviation services
The Indian Navy’s Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system represents a significant advancement in anti-submarine warfare, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to extend the reach of lightweight torpedoes far beyond their conventional limits.This cannisterised system integrates a supersonic missile booster with an advanced lightweight torpedo
Rolls-Royce has pledged a full transfer of technology (ToT) and intellectual property rights (IPR) for the MB838 engine used in India’s Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT), pending final clearance from India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD).This represents a significant step towards India’s Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) initiative in defence manufacturing, enabling complete indigenous assembly and reducing
The Indian Navy has formalised a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) and Hyderabad-based Apollo Micro Systems. The three parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at pioneering the indigenous development and production of advanced armament systems.This collaboration reflects a significant step forward in India’s push for self-reliance