An Indian start-up, SatLeo Labs, is advancing space-based thermal observation systems to detect missile launches in conflict zones, reported Janes.The company, founded in 2023 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, is developing a constellation of 15 satellites to provide thermal sensing data for both military and civilian applications.Its technology is designed to rapidly identify heat signatures
Sigma Advanced Systems Signs £300 Million Long-Term Aerospace Manufacturing Deal With Rolls-Royce
Sigma Advanced Systems has announced a landmark seven-year manufacturing agreement with Rolls-Royce worth £300 million, equivalent to approximately ₹3,800 crore, reported ScanX.The deal involves the supply of high-precision aerospace components through Sigma’s integrated India-UK manufacturing network, marking a significant milestone in its global aerospace expansion.This partnership strengthens
Indian Army’s Blitz: 22-Min Unravelling Led To Total Enemy Collapse In Operation Sindoor
Extensive damage was reported on Pak’s Murid Airbase by Open-Source Intelligence sourcesThe Indian Army has highlighted how Operation Sindoor disrupted the terrorist command structure in just twenty-two minutes, describing the action as swift, precise and justice served, reported IANS.In a post on X, the Army wrote, “Resolve. Clarity. Mission Focus. Justice Served — Swift and Precise. Evidence
₹95 Crore Foreign Funding Nexus Uncovered, Maoist And Conversion Links Under ED Lens
The Enforcement Directorate has exposed a sprawling foreign funding network that appears to have operated through clandestine cash withdrawals across India, reported NDTV.The investigation, linked to “The Timothy Initiative (TTI)”, has raised serious concerns about the possible use of foreign money in Maoist-affected regions and, more controversially, for alleged religious conversions.Acting on
ISRO Expands Astronaut Cadre To Include Civilian STEM Experts For Gaganyaan And Future Crewed Missions, To Fly Only From Fourth Mission
India’s astronaut cadre is set to undergo a significant transformation as the Indian Space Research Organisation prepares to open future missions to civilian participation, reported Chetan Kumar of TOI.This marks a decisive shift in the country’s approach to human spaceflight, moving beyond the initial focus on safety and technology validation towards building a sustained astronaut pool for
China Signals Its Fourth Aircraft Carrier Will Be Nuclear-Powered
China has sparked speculation that its fourth aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered after the release of a new video by the Chinese navy. The film, titled Into The Deep, was unveiled on Wednesday to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army Navy.It showcased the navy’s evolution from coastal defence to blue-water ambitions, with footage of deep-sea operations
India Launches Seven University Space Labs To Train Future Rocket Scientists And Satellite Engineers
India is preparing to establish seven space laboratories across universities and colleges, marking a significant step in nurturing the next generation of rocket scientists, satellite engineers, and mission designers, according to a report by India Today.The initiative was reviewed by Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, who emphasised that
India Must Fortify Domestic Resilience As Economist Gita Gopinath Warns of Growth Hit Amid Iran Conflict
India’s economic outlook is facing renewed uncertainty as global tensions escalate and oil prices climb higher. Gita Gopinath has issued a stark warning that the impact on India’s growth could be closer to half a percent if current trends persist.This underscores the extent to which global energy markets directly shape domestic stability. Rising crude prices translate into higher fuel costs,
Iran War: Centre May Gear Up Relief Package For Hard-Hit Sectors
The Centre is preparing to roll out a relief package aimed at sectors most affected by the ongoing Iran war, which has disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and hit India’s exports and imports. According to government sources, this package will be part of a broader ₹2.5 lakh Crores Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) framework, designed to support multiple impacted
Iran Floats Two-Stage Plan To End War And Reopen Hormuz, Defers Nuclear Talks
Iran has reportedly advanced a new diplomatic initiative, offering the United States a framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring an end to the war, while deferring nuclear negotiations to a later stage.Axios cited a US official and sources familiar with the matter in confirming that Washington has received the proposal. The plan is presented as a potential breakthrough in a conflict that