TEJAS MK-1A To Begin Twin ASRAAM Launcher Trials, Enhancing Close-Combat Capability

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) TEJAS MK-1A is preparing to conduct trials of a twin-configuration launcher for the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM).This development marks a significant step in expanding the fighter’s close-combat arsenal, as the new launcher will allow two missiles to be mounted on a single pylon, thereby doubling the available firepower in dogfight

July 1, 2026
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BrahMos Missile Undergoes Stealthier, Lighter And Longer‑Range Upgrade

The BrahMos missile program is undergoing a transformative phase, with the next generation of variants being designed to be lighter, stealthier and longer‑ranged. The current BrahMos weighs around three tonnes, but the BrahMos‑NG is expected to be substantially smaller and lighter, at around 1.2 tonnes, thanks to the use of advanced composite materials.This reduction in weight will allow fighter

July 1, 2026
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India To Build Advanced Trisonic Wind Tunnel In Hyderabad

Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad, is preparing to establish a cutting-edge blow‑down type Trisonic Wind Tunnel (TWT) with a test section measuring 1.6 metres by 1.6 metres.This advanced facility will be capable of operating across a Mach number range from 0.2 to 4.5, covering subsonic, transonic, and supersonic flight regimes. The project represents a major step in

July 1, 2026
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DRDO Advances Shared Aperture Antennas For Dual‑Band Radar Systems

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has been advancing shared
aperture antenna technologies that combine multiple frequency bands into a
single consolidated array.

This approach allows different bands to operate simultaneously without
interference, saving considerable space, reducing overall weight, and
cutting installation costs.

July 1, 2026
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India Moves Closer Towards Su-57E Stealth Fighter Acquisition: International Media

Russia’s proposal to supply and co-produce the Su-57E stealth fighter for India has reached a strategically significant stage, reported Malaysian based defence portal Defence Security Asia.The offer now extends far beyond a conventional fighter acquisition program, with Moscow reportedly willing to provide India unrestricted access to sensitive aerospace technologies rarely shared with foreign

July 1, 2026
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Andhra Pradesh Approves 120-Acre Rocket Fuel Facility In Anantapur

Andhra Pradesh has approved the allotment of 120.76 acres of land in Thimmasamudram, Anantapur district, for SpaceFields Pvt. Ltd. to establish a Solid Propellant (Rocket Fuel) Processing Facility.The ₹46.84 crore project will generate around 300 high-skilled jobs and is expected to begin commercial production by July 2028.The Andhra Pradesh government has cleared the proposal after detailed

July 1, 2026
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Agnikul Cosmos And ICEYE Partner To Build And Launch SAR Satellites From India

Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding with Finnish Earth observation company ICEYE to jointly build, launch and operate Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites from India.This partnership is designed to create sovereign satellite intelligence capabilities for India, combining ICEYE’s proven SAR technology with Agnikul’s indigenous responsive launch

July 1, 2026
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EndureAir Tests SABAL 40 Logistics Drone In High‑Altitude Sub‑Zero Conditions

EndureAir’s SABAL-40 logistics drone is undergoing rigorous trials in high‑altitude terrain and sub‑zero temperatures, proving its ability to deliver critical supplies in some of the harshest conditions faced by the Indian Army.Inspired by the Boeing Chinook helicopter, this fully electric heavy‑lift UAV is designed to carry payloads of up to 20 kg across 10 km at altitudes of 15,000 feet.The

July 1, 2026
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India Develops Indigenous Tactical Aerostat System With DRDO-IIT Delhi Collaboration

India has unveiled its first indigenous tactical aerostat system, developed by IIT-Delhi with funding from DRDO, marking a major leap in surveillance and communication technology.The lightweight, low-cost platform can be deployed rapidly, offering extended endurance and wide-area coverage for defence and disaster relief operations.The tactical aerostat is essentially a large, lighter-than-air

July 1, 2026
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Merlinhawk, Vega Composites Launches Advanced Composites Facility In Tamil Nadu

Merlinhawk Aerospace, a Bangalore-based aerospace firm, has inaugurated a new advanced composites manufacturing facility at Shoolagiri in the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor.The facility has been established in partnership with Italy-based Vega Composites, reflecting a strong international collaboration in high-performance materials and aerospace technology.The new unit will focus on

July 1, 2026
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