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Indian Army Issues RFIs For Procurement of Basic And Intermediate Target Systems For Air Defence Training

The Indian Army has issued Requests for Information (RFIs) for the procurement of Basic Target Systems, including multirotor copters and swarm drones, as well as Intermediate Target Systems in the form of rockets, to strengthen air defence training against modern aerial threats.These RFIs, published on 15 June 2026, are open until 24 August 2026, marking a significant step in modernising training

June 16, 2026
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Next Leap Aeronautics Supplies Target UAVs To Indian Armed Forces

NextLeap Aeronautics, the Bangalore-based aerospace firm, has delivered its Stryker target drones to a key Indian defence agency, marking a major leap in India’s indigenous unmanned combat ecosystem. With speeds of up to 550 km/h, stealth features, and modular warhead options, it positions India at the forefront of advanced drone warfare.The handover underlines growing private-sector

June 16, 2026
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MKU Partners With Republikorp To Produce Electro-Optics In Indonesia Under TKDN Framework

Kanpur-based MKU has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia’s Republikorp to establish local production of electro-optics under Indonesia’s TKDN (Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri) framework, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral defence-industrial cooperation and advancing Indonesia’s self-reliance agenda.The agreement between MKU and Republikorp

June 16, 2026
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Sri Lanka Navy Deploys Coastal ATV Based On Modified Mahindra Armado ALSV

The Sri Lanka Navy has introduced a new Coastal All‑Terrain Vehicle (CATV), developed on a modified chassis of the Indian Mahindra Armado ALSV.Built locally by Ideal Motors with Mahindra’s technical support, the CATV is tailored for coastal patrol, rapid response, and anti‑smuggling operations, marking a significant step in Sri Lanka’s defence‑industrial cooperation with India.The Sri Lanka

June 16, 2026
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CSL And HBL Engineering Launch Green Maritime Propulsion Joint Venture To Drive Electric Mobility And Energy Storage Solutions

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and Hyderabad-based HBL Engineering have formally incorporated a joint venture company called Green Maritime Propulsion Private Limited to spearhead electric mobility and energy storage solutions for India’s maritime sector.This marks a decisive step in indigenising advanced propulsion technologies and aligns with global green shipping mandates.The joint venture was

June 16, 2026
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India Showcases Defence Prowess At Eurosatory Amid Export Surge And Franco-Indian Defence Partnership

India’s presence at Eurosatory 2026 marked a watershed moment in its defence diplomacy and industrial outreach.With 31 entities participating, including the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Kalyani Strategic Systems, Bharat Electronics, MKU, and Tonbo Imaging, India unveiled its largest-ever showcase at the world’s premier land and air-land defence exhibition.The systems on

June 16, 2026
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Shield AI Unveils X-BAT Autonomous VTOL Combat Jet At Eurosatory 2026

Shield AI has unveiled the X-BAT, a revolutionary autonomous VTOL combat jet at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, capable of vertical take-off, jet-speed flight over 3,700 km, and fully autonomous operations without GPS or communications.Powered by a GE Aerospace F110-GE-129 turbofan with thrust vectoring, it represents a major leap in runway-independent airpower.Shield AI’s X-BAT is being showcased at

June 16, 2026
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Drogo Aerospace Delivers First Batch of JK 250e Drones To Indian Army

Drogo Aerospace Pvt Ltd, a Hyderabad-based defence technology company, has successfully delivered the first batch of 41 JK 250e drones to the Indian Army under a contract worth ₹72 crore.The delivery was formally received by officials of the Army’s Southern Command in Nasik, Maharashtra, marking a significant milestone in the company’s collaboration with the armed forces.The balance deliveries,

June 16, 2026
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India Must Adopt Adaptive Cycle Engines To Power Sixth‑Generation Combat Aircraft

GE XA100 Adaptive Cycle Turbofan EngineIndia’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) is moving decisively beyond the AMCA engine program by exploring advanced three‑stream adaptive cycle propulsion, a technology that will be indispensable for sixth‑generation fighters and unmanned combat platforms.This approach ensures India is not only addressing immediate needs but also preparing for the

June 15, 2026
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Embraer Expands Footprint In India With Defence And Commercial Aviation Push

Embraer is intensifying its focus on India, with CEO Arjan Meijer emphasising the country’s extraordinary aviation potential and the need for a holistic approach to tap into both commercial and defence opportunities.The Brazilian aerospace major has already announced a strategic collaboration with the Adani Group to establish a regional aircraft manufacturing facility in India, while

June 15, 2026
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