D-Propulse, an IIT-Madras-incubated start-up, has achieved a breakthrough by successfully demonstrating its Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) with an aerospike nozzle at TRL-5, producing 5 kN thrust even under reduced air mass flow conditions. This marks a major step in India’s indigenous propulsion ecosystem, tested at a DRDO facility.TRL-5 (Technology Readiness Level 5) means the Rotating
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MKU To Supply Netro NW-3000 Night-Vision Sights To Indian Army
MKU Limited, headquartered in Kanpur, is preparing to deliver the first batch of its Netro NW-3000 night-vision weapon sights to the Indian Army by the end of 2026, Janes reported. This marks a significant step in strengthening the Army’s night-fighting capability with indigenously developed technology.A company spokesperson confirmed on 20 July that approximately 4,000 NW-3000 units will be
HAL And Safran Sign Long‑Term Contract For Leap Engine Turbine Forgings
HAL has signed a multi‑year contract with Safran Aircraft Engines to produce superalloy turbine ring forgings for the CFM LEAP engine program, marking a major boost to India’s role in the global civil aerospace supply chain.The deal was formalised at the Farnborough International Air Show 2026, underscoring HAL’s growing credibility in advanced aero‑engine manufacturing.Hindustan Aeronautics
Paras Defence Arm To Establish ₹6,200 Crore Semiconductor Packaging Facility In Madhya Pradesh
Paras Defence’s semiconductor arm, Paras Semiconductors Private Limited, has signed an MoU with the Madhya Pradesh government to establish a ₹6,200 crore advanced semiconductor packaging facility on the Ujjain–Indore Corridor, marking a major expansion of India’s chip ecosystem.The project will focus on cutting-edge OSAT technologies and is expected to generate significant employment while
India’s Jet Engine Dream: How Policy And Infrastructure Killed Kaveri
The Kaveri jet engine was not killed by technology alone but by a mix of policy decisions, lack of infrastructure, and institutional impatience. Vice Admiral Raman Puri reveals that the absence of domestic testing facilities, withdrawal of funding, and reliance on foreign suppliers ultimately derailed India’s indigenous jet engine ambitions.This was highlighted in "The Sandeep Unnithan Show"
IAF Advances With Over 60 Indigenous Defence Programs In Partnership With DRDO And Private Sector
The Indian Air Force is currently engaged in more than 60 indigenous defence programs in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian private sector, marking a decisive shift towards self-reliance in aerospace and combat systems.Recent milestones include the operational clearance of the Netra AEW&C system and the launch of the AEW&C-MK-2
India Targets Five Small Modular Reactors By 2033 To Boost Nuclear Capacity
India has accelerated its nuclear ambitions, confirming plans to commission at least five indigenous small modular reactors (SMRs) by 2033, with Tarapur in Maharashtra designated as the first site, according to a report by Reuters.The initiative is backed by a ₹20,000 crore allocation under the Nuclear Energy Mission and aims to expand nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047, reducing reliance on
EAM Jaishankar Reaffirms Border Peace As Prerequisite While Pushing Trade Balance In Talks With Wang Yi
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar’s meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila reaffirmed India’s firm stance that peace and tranquillity along the border remain the absolute prerequisite for normal ties, while also highlighting progress in normalisation and unresolved structural issues in trade and supply chains.India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met
Indian Envoy Kwatra Meets Senator Sheehy To Strengthen Defence And Trade Ties
Indian envoy to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra met U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy in Washington on Wednesday, 22 July 2026.The meeting focused on the defence partnership between India and the United States, underscoring the growing importance of bilateral security cooperation.Senator Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL and combat veteran, brought a unique operational perspective to the discussion. His