Day: April 13, 2026

India–US Seal Landmark Jet Engine Pact: HAL And GE Aerospace Finalise Technology Transfer For IAF Fleet Expansion

India and the United States have reached a major milestone in defence cooperation with the conclusion of technical discussions between GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on the co-production of fighter jet engines, reported ET Defence.The agreement, centred on the advanced F414 engines, is expected to lead to a formal contract later this year. This development is seen as a

April 13, 2026
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Air Chief Marshal AP Singh’s F-15EX Flight In The US May Rattle Rivals

The recent visit of Air Chief Marshal AP Singh to the United States has served as a pivotal moment for bilateral defence relations, highlighted by high-level strategic discussions and a first-hand assessment of cutting-edge American aviation.A central feature of the trip was Singh’s familiarisation flight in the F-15EX Eagle-II, a sophisticated multi-role fighter that has drawn significant

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GTRE Seeks Indian Partner To Indigenise High‑Energy Ignition Systems For Advanced Military Aero Engines

The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has announced an Expression of Interest to identify an Indian industry partner capable of developing and manufacturing high‑energy ignition units and cables for advanced aero engines.These ignition systems are critical to ensuring reliable combustion in demanding environments, particularly for military aircraft operating under extreme conditions. The

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Pakistan’s ISI Exploited Chinese CCTV Systems To Spy On Indian Military Sites, Delhi Police Reveal

Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reportedly infiltrated Chinese-made CCTV systems to monitor Indian military installations and security infrastructure.According to a report by Hindu BusinessLine, the operation enabled ISI handlers to access live surveillance feeds from sensitive defence sites and central armed police forces (CAPFs) installations across Punjab

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DRDO And IISc Launch National Compo-Rheo Die Casting Facility To Advance Defence Alloy Manufacturing

On 11 April 2026, the Chairman of the Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO), Dr Samir V. Kamat, inaugurated the National Facility for
Compo-Rheo Die Casting (CRDC) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in
Bangalore.

The establishment of this facility marks a significant strengthening of the
DRDO–IISc partnership under the DIA-RCoE framework, reflecting a

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The Great Lunar Leap: Will Engine Upgrade To Semi-Cryogenic Engine Stall India’s Return To The Moon?

ISRO’s upcoming Chandrayaan-4 mission, representing India’s inaugural attempt to retrieve lunar samples, is facing significant timeline uncertainties following a strategic decision to switch to an upgraded launch vehicle.The mission will now utilise an enhanced version of the LVM-3 rocket, which incorporates the sophisticated SE2000 semi-cryogenic engine. While this transition is designed to

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Indian Navy Commanders To Address West Asia Crisis And Energy Security At Key Conference

The Indian Navy’s top commanders are set to deliberate on the implications of the ongoing crisis in West Asia, with a particular focus on safeguarding India’s energy security, during a three-day conclave beginning Tuesday in New Delhi.The conference, scheduled from April 14 to 16, will bring together senior naval leadership to review operational posture and capability development in line with

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L&T Bets Big On Nuclear Energy: Targets 3x Revenue Surge In 5 Years

Larsen & Toubro, the prominent engineering and construction conglomerate, anticipates a significant surge in its nuclear energy revenues over the coming five years, as detailed in a report by ET Manufacturing.According to a senior company executive, this optimistic outlook is underpinned by a worldwide pivot towards nuclear power, which is being increasingly driven by the immense electricity

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