India’s private space sector is set to achieve a historic breakthrough with the official confirmation of Vikram‑1 Test Flight‑1, codenamed Mission Aagaman.The launch is scheduled for 18 July 2026 at 11:30 AM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. This will mark India’s first private orbital rocket launch, conducted from the iconic First Launch Pad, a site that has hosted many of
Army Chief Reviews Security And Infrastructure In Siliguri Corridor To Reinforce National Defence
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth has undertaken a significant visit to the Eastern Command, focusing on the strategically vital Siliguri Corridor. His inspection included the Bengdubi Military Station, which lies at the northern entrance of this narrow land strip.The corridor, less than 20 kilometres wide at its narrowest point, separates Nepal from Bangladesh and serves as the only road and
Sigma Advanced Systems Acquires U.K. Firm Bromford Precision Solutions For ₹153 Crore
Sigma Advanced Systems has announced the acquisition of U.K.-based Bromford Precision Solutions for ₹153 crore, a move that significantly strengthens its global aerospace and defence manufacturing footprint.The deal, valued at approximately GBP 11.89 million, is expected to close by the end of July 2026 and will integrate Bromford’s Rolls-Royce and Siemens-approved capabilities into Sigma’s
Indian Firms Showcase Innovation And Partnerships At Computex 2026 In Taiwan
Indian companies Sahasra Electronics and Zoho Corporation showcased their products at COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei, seeking global partnerships and market expansion. The event, one of the world’s largest technology exhibitions, highlighted growing India-Taiwan cooperation in semiconductors, AI, and electronics supply chains.Indian electronics manufacturer Sahasra Electronics, part of the Sahasra Group
India And Russia Seal Arctic Shipping Pact To Boost Trade And Diversify Routes
India and Russia are finalising a landmark memorandum of understanding to expand maritime cargo transportation along the Arctic’s Northern Sea Route, with ROSATOM authorised to sign on behalf of the Russian government.The pact aims to handle around five million tonnes of cargo, cut transit times by up to 40 per cent compared to the Suez Canal, and diversify India’s global trade corridors.The
NSA Ajit Doval Calls For Decisive Regional Cooperation At BIMSTEC Security Meeting
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Thursday emphasised the urgent need for closer regional cooperation among BIMSTEC member states to address evolving security challenges.He noted that the current global landscape, marked by conflicts, geopolitical uncertainties and technological disruptions, requires the grouping to work together and take decisive actions for mutual benefit.In his address
GRSE-Modest Infrastructure To Build ₹3,000 Crore Shipyard In Gujarat
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), recently elevated to ‘Navratna’ status, has announced plans to establish a joint venture with Modest Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Dempo Shipbuilding and Engineering Pvt Ltd, ET Infra reported.The collaboration will see the creation of a ₹3,000 crore integrated greenfield shipyard at Ratanpar in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district. This
Indian Government Tightens Exit Rules As Over 100 ISRO Scientists Quit Strategic Missions
Over 100 ISRO scientists have resigned from key missions such as Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan, and SpaDeX, prompting the Department of Space to tighten exit rules, India Today reported.All resignations and voluntary retirement requests from Group ‘A’ scientific personnel linked to strategic programs must now be approved directly by the Department, reversing earlier decentralised authority.The
Indian Army Issues RFI For 100 Crew Gunnery Simulators To Modernise Tank Training
Zen Technologies has developed an indigenous Crew Gunnery Simulator for the armed forcesThe Indian Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of 50 Crew Gunnery Simulators (CGS) for T-90 tanks and 50 CGS for T-72 tanks, marking a significant step in modernising armoured warfare training through advanced simulation and artificial intelligence integration.These
Indian Navy Launches Probe After Indigenous Elbit-Variant UAV Goes Down in Training
The Indian Navy has launched an investigation after a Drishti-10 unmanned aerial vehicle crashed during a training sortie near Drampar village in Gujarat last Wednesday, Israel based Jerusalem Post reported.The incident marks the second time in less than two years that this locally manufactured platform has suffered a mishap, raising questions about operational reliability and safety