Day: May 2, 2026

Kudankulam Units 5 And 6 Cleared By Atomic Energy Regulatory Board For Major Equipment Installation, Boosting India’s Nuclear Expansion

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has granted clearance for the installation of major equipment at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 5 and 6, marking a decisive step in India’s nuclear expansion, announced PIB. This approval allows NPCIL to proceed with reactor pressure vessels, steam generators, and coolant pumps, accelerating progress towards commissioning.The AERB’s approval follows

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India’s Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile Test Achieves Perfect Score, Strengthens Maritime Defence Posture

India has achieved a major milestone in its maritime defence capabilities with the successful test of a long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile off the coast of Odisha.Defence sources confirmed that the missile struck its designated target at a range of 1,500 kilometres, achieving a ‘perfect score’ by meeting all mission objectives.This test represents a significant extension of India’s defensive

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ISRO Targets 27 Missions In 2026–27 With Gaganyaan At The Forefront

The Indian Space Research Organisation has announced an ambitious schedule of 27 space missions for the financial year 2026–27, with four dedicated to the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program.This marks a significant expansion compared to the previous year, when setbacks such as the failure of PSLV-C62 during its third stage and another mission in May 2025 had slowed progress. Doubling the mission

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Israel Deploys Iron Beam Laser To UAE That Can Vaporize Iranian Drones

Israel had not only dispatched its well-known Iron Dome air defence system, Eitan’s Light in Hebrew, to the United Arab Emirates during the Iranian assault but also transferred an advanced laser weapon.According to the Financial Times, the UAE received a version of Israel’s Iron Beam laser system to defend against Iranian missiles and drones.This marked one of the earliest examples of significant

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What Is The RD-191 Semi-Cryogenic Rocket Engine Which Will Power ISRO’s Future Modular Rocketry

The RD-191 engine represents Russia’s latest advancement in high-performance
rocket propulsion, developed by NPO Energomash in Moscow for the Angara family
of launch vehicles.This single-combustion chamber engine derives from the
legendary RD-170 family, originally designed for the Energia super-heavy
rocket and Zenit launchers.

By essentially dividing the four-chamber RD-170

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Vikra Ocean Tech Secures $1 Million To Scale Indigenous Subsea Robotics Ecosystem

Vikra Ocean Tech, a Chennai-based deeptech start-up, has secured $1 million in seed funding co-led by Finvolve and India Accelerator, marking a pivotal step in scaling India’s indigenous subsea robotics ecosystem.The company is positioning itself as a leader in defence and maritime technology by offering cost-effective, AI-driven alternatives to imported systems.Vikra Ocean Tech plans to channel

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Andhra Pradesh Secures ₹1 Lakh Crore Aerospace And Defence Investment Push

The Andhra Pradesh government has taken a decisive step towards transforming its aerospace and defence ambitions, moving closer to securing investments worth nearly ₹1 lakh crore within a year of launching its flagship policy. The State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on 30 April, approved the allocation of 350 acres at Puttaparthi in Sri Sathya Sai district for a

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