DRDO Validates Drogue Parachute In Key Test For India’s Gaganyaan Crewed Mission

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has marked a significant achievement in the nation’s human spaceflight program. The organisation successfully conducted a qualification level load test for the drogue parachute designed for ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission. This test underscores India’s growing prowess in aerospace technology.The trial took place at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (

February 19, 2026
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Indo-French Pact Bolsters Ocean-Space Synergies For Sustainable Seas

India’s INCOIS and France’s CNES are set to bolster their collaboration, aiming to enhance ocean observation capabilities significantly. This partnership underscores a strategic push to deepen ties between the two nations’ premier oceanographic institutions.The focus lies on fostering synergies within the Ocean-Space nexus, a critical domain where maritime and satellite technologies intersect.

February 19, 2026
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Aequs Announces ₹4,000 Crore Aerospace & Defence Facility On 250 Acres In Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has secured a landmark investment in its aerospace and defence sector with Aequs poised to establish India’s first vertically integrated aircraft engine manufacturing facility.The project, backed by a whopping ₹4,000 crore commitment, will span a sprawling 250-acre site at SIPCOT Shoolagiri in Krishnagiri district.The Tamil Nadu government formalised this ambitious venture through a

February 19, 2026
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BEL Partners With SASMOS HET To Pioneer Indigenous Defence Innovations

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangalore-based SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd. This collaboration, signed on 16 February 2026, focuses on advancing defence technologies to bolster India’s self-reliance.The MoU exchange took place in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and

February 19, 2026
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India’s Pioneering Quadruped Robot: xTerra Robotics Unveils Svan-M2 For Perilous Missions

Kanpur-based xTerra Robotics, incubated at IIT-Kanpur, has launched the Svan-M2, recognised as India’s inaugural commercial quadruped unmanned ground vehicle.This AI-powered robot excels in high-risk environments, navigating uneven terrain, climbing stairs, and tackling slopes up to 18 degrees. Founded by IIT-Kanpur graduates Amritanshu Manu, Avinash Bhashkar, Nimesh Khandelwal, and Aditya

February 19, 2026
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India-UK FTA Boosts AI Ties: 150 UK Firms Now Active In India, Says UK Deputy PM David Lammy

UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has highlighted the burgeoning presence of British companies in India’s artificial intelligence sector, with around 150 UK firms now actively operating there.This development builds directly on the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK last year.Speaking to ANI on the sidelines

February 19, 2026
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‘AI Is Booming In India’ Says Dutch PM Dick Schoof At Global South’s Premier Summit

Prime Minister Dick Schoof of the Netherlands has praised India’s burgeoning artificial intelligence landscape during his attendance at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Speaking on the first day of his visit, Schoof highlighted the palpable ‘boom’ in AI innovation across the country, underscoring India’s rising prominence on the world stage.The event, hosted at Bharat Mandapam from 16 to

February 19, 2026
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