DRDO-SAFRAN 120 kN Indian Fighter Jet Engine Nearing Final CCS Approval

India’s next formative step is to initiate the development of a next-gen Adaptive Cycle Engine (pictured), which can automatically switch between high-thrust and high-efficiency modesIndia’s ambitious Indo-French fighter jet engine program, worth over ₹20,000 crore, is edging closer to final approval by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Two rounds of

November 1, 2025
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India To Approve Deals Worth $3.7b For Indo-Israeli MR-SAM Air Defence Missiles

The missiles will be manufactured by Israel Aerospace’s joint venture in IndiaIndia is preparing to approve a series of major defence transactions with Israel valued at around $3.762 billion. The Defence Procurement Procedure Administration, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is scheduled to convene on 23 November to finalise the agreements.The key components of these deals include

November 1, 2025
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Astra Microwave–Rafael JV Wins ₹285.56 Crore MoD Order For IAF Special Forces Communication Systems

Astra Microwave Products Limited has announced that its joint venture, Astra Rafael Comsys Private Limited, has secured a domestic defence order worth ₹285.56 crore from the Ministry of Defence.The contract was awarded on 31 October 2025 and pertains to the supply of advanced communication systems with accessories for the Indian Air Force’s Special Forces units.The project is to be executed

November 1, 2025
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Axiscades and France’s Cilas Partner To Build Indigenous Laser-Based Counter-Drone System

Bengaluru-based Axiscades Engineering Technologies has entered into a strategic agreement with French defence firm Cilas S.A. to jointly develop advanced counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technologies in India. The collaboration is aimed at strengthening India’s defence capabilities against emerging aerial threats, particularly hostile drones.Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),

November 1, 2025
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India Launches Project PRAGYASHAKTI: Tri-Service AI-Driven EW Integration Framework

India has launched Project PRAGYASHAKTI, a landmark initiative to unify the nation’s electronic warfare (EW) ecosystem under a common, AI-powered software framework. Designed to seamlessly integrate diverse EW systems across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the project represents a major stride towards autonomous, network-centric warfare capability.The 25-month development effort aims to create a

November 1, 2025
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Indian Navy Intensifies Surveillance of Chinese Movements In Indian Ocean Region, Confirms Vice Admiral Vatsayan

The Indian Navy has reaffirmed its readiness and vigilance in monitoring all Chinese vessels operating within the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, stated that the Navy maintains close and continuous surveillance on every Chinese naval and research vessel transiting through the region, ensuring full situational awareness.The announcement comes

November 1, 2025
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Is India, Russia Joining Hands On SJ‑100 To Challenge Boeing–Airbus Dominance

The deal represents a major milestone for India’s aerospace sectorIndia and Russia have moved to significantly deepen their collaboration in civil aviation manufacturing, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) signing a memorandum of understanding for the local assembly and production of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SJ-100). The pact, signed in Moscow,

November 1, 2025
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