Tantrayut, based in Navi Mumbai, is advancing indigenous communication technology with its Agnilinks platform, designed for high-performance airborne communication systems, tactical data links, and microwave backhaul solutions.This initiative strengthens India’s self-reliance in defence and strategic telecom infrastructure while positioning the company as a competitive player in the Pan-Asian
India Secures $1.2B R‑37M Missile Deal To Boost Su‑30MKI Air Dominance Amid Rafale Rift
India has finalised a $1.2 billion deal to acquire around 300 Russian R‑37M very long‑range air‑to‑air missiles for its Su‑30MKI fleet, a move that strengthens immediate air dominance while highlighting tensions with France over Rafale technology transfer.Deliveries are expected within 12–18 months, and the missiles will serve as a stopgap until indigenous Astra Mk‑II and Mk‑III systems
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EnerComp Solutions Unveils Indigenous 1655 Propeller For Drones
Ahmedabad-based EnerComp Solutions has introduced its indigenous 1655 Propeller, a 16-inch carbon composite design engineered for professional drones, offering high thrust, reduced vibration, and extended flight endurance.This innovation strengthens India’s self-reliant UAV ecosystem by delivering precision-balanced, efficiency-optimised propellers fully made in India.EnerComp Solutions,
Parshu Tactical Defence Advances AI-Powered Autonomous USVs For India’s Maritime Security
Parshu Tactical Defence LLP, a Chennai-based start-up, is spearheading India’s indigenous development of AI-powered Autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), positioning itself at the forefront of maritime defence innovation.The company’s entry into this sector aligns with India’s broader push towards AI-driven unmanned systems, strengthening coastal security and surveillance
India Awaits Replies After Formal Overtures To GCAP And FCAS Sixth‑Generation Fighter Jet Programs
India has formally approached both the UK–Italy–Japan Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) and the France–Germany–Spain Future Combat Air System (FCAS), signalling its intent to join one of the two sixth‑generation fighter jet consortia Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed that New Delhi is awaiting responses, highlighting the strategic importance of international collaboration to meet
Mach Fly Aerospace Develops Indigenous 1 kN Jet Engine For Drones And Missiles
Mach Fly Aerospace, based in Jammu, is developing the MF-100 ‘SonicJet’ engine, a compact 1 kN thrust jet engine designed for drones, missiles, and UCAVs. This marks a significant step in India’s push for indigenous propulsion systems, reducing reliance on imports and enabling advanced unmanned platforms.Jammu-based Mach Fly Aerospace, in collaboration with IIT-Jammu laboratories, is spearheading
Dashagriv Aerospace Successfully Trials High-Altitude Airship In Mid-Sea Conditions Off Nagapattinam Coast
Dashagriv Aerospace has achieved a significant milestone by successfully trialling its high-altitude airship prototype in real mid-sea conditions off Nagapattinam, marking one of India’s earliest validations of stratospheric platforms in maritime environments.This breakthrough strengthens India’s ambitions in near-space technology for defence, connectivity, and coastal surveillance.Chennai-based
Indian Army Commemorates Operation Sindoor Anniversary With Community Outreach In Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh
The Indian Army marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor with a commemorative event at the Government Higher Secondary School in Mechuka, located in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi Yomi district. The program drew active participation from students, teachers and local residents, reflecting the community’s engagement with the Army’s outreach efforts in this remote border region.The
India Eyes $800 Billion Investment Surge Amid Global Conflict, But Oil And Fertiliser Risks Loom
India is poised to capture an estimated $800 billion in additional capital investment over the next five years, according to Morgan Stanley, as global conflicts—particularly in West Asia—reshape supply chains and accelerate domestic capacity creation.The opportunity spans energy transition, defence manufacturing, fertilisers, and data centres, though risks from oil and fertiliser imports remain