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DRDO’s Liquid Fuel Ramjet (LFRJ) Engine Development-Cum-Production Partner (DcPP) program has attracted 14 Indian vendors, reflecting the rapid growth and diversification of India’s missile propulsion ecosystem.This initiative aims to indigenously develop and produce the air-breathing LFRJ engines that will power future supersonic cruise missiles, enhancing India’s self-reliance in advanced
The TEJAS fighter jet crash at the Dubai Air Show on November 21, 2025, presents a serious challenge to India’s defence industrial reputation and its ambitions to become a major global aerospace player. However, India’s response to this incident can transform a setback into a demonstration of resilience and credible maturity in the defence sector.The key lies in conducting transparent and
The inauguration of Safran’s new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad marks a significant milestone in India’s aviation development strategy.Virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) facility at the GMR Aerospace and Industrial Park within the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is a landmark investment in
Hyderabad-headquartered Zen Technologies has achieved another major milestone with a new ₹108 crore domestic contract from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the supply and execution of advanced tank crew gunnery training simulators.The deal, valued at approximately $12 million including GST, underscores the growing emphasis on indigenous defence technology and simulation-based training in India’s
The plume of black smoke rising over Dubai’s Al Maktoum Airport on 21 November 2025 was more than the aftermath of a tragic accident — it was a moment that shook a nation’s heart.Wing Commander Namansh Syal, a 34-year-old Indian Air Force pilot from the serene hills of Himachal Pradesh, lost his life during a low-level demonstration of the MK-1 light combat aircraft at the Dubai Air
The Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant arrived at the Port of Colombo on 26 November 2025, responding to an invitation from the Sri Lanka Navy to participate in the forthcoming International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025.This arrival marks a significant moment in maritime diplomacy, highlighted by a large and enthusiastic crowd including local residents and the Indian diaspora who
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), India’s leading warship and submarine builder, is poised to secure a crucial contract to construct three additional Kalvari-class submarines for the Indian Navy.The project, valued between ₹35,000 and ₹36,000 crore, represents a significant step in bolstering India’s underwater warfare capabilities amid evolving maritime security challenges.The
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) shares fell around 7% intra-day on Monday on the National Stock Exchange after the light combat aircraft TEJAS MK-1 crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show on Friday.The unfortunate incident has raised immediate investor concerns over potential reputational risks and export delays, though analysts believe the company’s core production and delivery
China successfully launched the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on 25 November 2025, using a Long March-2F rocket to send the spacecraft into its planned orbit.The uncrewed Shenzhou-22 is set to dock with the Tiangong Space Station within hours, providing a critical rescue vehicle for three astronauts currently aboard the station who have been without a reliable
Indrajaal Drone Defence, based in Hyderabad, has launched the Indrajaal Ranger, India’s first fully mobile, AI-enabled Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle (ADPV) designed to detect, track, and neutralise hostile drones while on the move.This system responds to rising drone-based smuggling and cross-border aerial threats, providing real-time patrolling, autonomous threat assessment, and instant interception