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TridenTech Engineering Pvt. Ltd. has formally handed over the first set of its indigenous 30 HP Wankel rotary engines to the armed forces, marking a major milestone in India’s UAV propulsion ecosystem.The engines, designed for drone research and military UAV applications, have successfully completed testing at the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bangalore and secured CEMILAC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Nice, France to begin a six‑day European tour, with the centrepiece being a $39 billion deal for 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets.The agreement is stalled over India’s demand for full access to Interface Control Documents (ICDs), which would allow independent integration of indigenous weapons, while France insists on supervised integration. The visit
India’s Phase‑2 Ballistic Missile Defence relies on indigenously developed 12 × 12 Transporter‑Erector‑Launchers that provide mobility, autonomy, and rapid deployment for the AD‑1 and AD‑2 interceptors, enabling credible defence against ballistic missiles including ICBM‑class threats.These heavy platforms integrate launch control, communication, and power systems, ensuring “shoot‑and‑scoot”
India’s delay in finalising the Rafale acquisition and advancing the AMCA program has created a widening capability gap for the Indian Air Force, leaving it vulnerable as China and Pakistan induct more advanced fifth-generation fighters.The escalating costs and late timelines mean India will pay a heavy strategic and financial price if urgent corrective measures are not taken.India’s renewed push
India’s first privately built orbital rocket, Vikram-1, has achieved a major milestone with the full integration of its Stage-2, Kalam-250, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.This marks the first complete integration of a major stage and signals that final assembly of the remaining components is steadily progressing toward launch later this year.The newly integrated Kalam-250 motor
Hyderabad-based Tec Aero Devices and its chief executive officer, M Sivarama Prasad, have been booked by Karnataka Police for allegedly attempting to cheat Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in connection with supplies for the TEJAS program.The case was registered on 2 June at the HAL Police Station in Bangalore under Sections 420, 465 and 468 of the Indian Penal Code, following a complaint
Stravex Technologies has unveiled AgniStrike, India’s first indigenous drone interceptor system, marking a significant milestone in the country’s counter-drone defence capabilities.The system was recently successfully demonstrated to the Indian Army’s 97 Artillery Regiment, showcasing its design, operational features, and potential role in neutralising hostile UAVs.Developed by Navi Mumbai-based
The DRDO and L&T have unveiled the Experimental Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (EUAV), a modular, heavy-class UAV prototype designed for strategic missions with a payload capacity of 1,100 kg and an all-up weight of 12 tons.This marks a significant step in India’s indigenous unmanned combat aerial systems program, complementing ongoing efforts such as the Ghatak UCAV.The EUAV developed jointly by
Bengaluru-based Lekha Wireless has secured a significant contract from the Indian Navy to provide long-range communication systems designed for tracking and exchanging short messages between naval helicopters.This marks a major step in strengthening indigenous airborne communication capabilities for India’s maritime forces.Lekha Wireless, a homegrown technology company, has been steadily building
Chennai-based Tunga Aerospace, an IIT-Madras-incubated start-up, has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for supplying 78 high-altitude small drones to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), quoting ₹21.82 crore—less than half of rival bids.This procurement is aimed at strengthening ITBP’s surveillance capabilities along the India-China border, particularly in extreme high-altitude conditions.Tunga