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IN-SPACe has announced the first beneficiaries of its ₹500 crore Technology Adoption Fund, selecting Astrobase Space Technologies, SatSure Analytics India, and TM2SPACE Technologies.These start-ups will receive milestone-linked financial support and technical guidance to develop advanced propulsion, Earth observation AI, and satellite navigation systems, marking a pivotal step in India’s private
Adani Defence & Aerospace and Embraer have confirmed plans to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the E175 regional jet at the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) in Gujarat, marking India’s first dedicated commercial aircraft assembly facility.This project is expected to create thousands of skilled jobs and strengthen India’s aviation self-reliance under the UDAN and Regional
India and France are engaged in discussions over a potential joint venture to develop a sixth‑generation fighter aircraft, following the termination of a similar Franco‑German initiative, reported ET Defence.High‑level talks have already taken place between the two nations’ defence ministers, underscoring the seriousness of the proposal.As part of the broader cooperation framework, France is also
The Indian Air Force finds itself in a difficult position, needing both fourth-generation fighters to immediately strengthen its dwindling squadrons and fifth-generation stealth aircraft to maintain superiority against adversaries.Both requirements are running behind schedule, leaving the service exposed. On 27 May 2026, the Defence Ministry issued Requests for Proposals to three Indian consortia
The Ministry of Defence has concluded a contract with a private firm for the procurement of twenty enhanced capability Global Navigation Satellite System jammers, valued at ₹449 crore.With a minimum of seventy-five per cent indigenous content, the deal falls under the Buy Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured category.This represents a significant stride in strengthening
Avcorp Industries has unveiled a new indigenous FPV drone with a 10 km operational range, reinforcing Eastern India’s growing role in UAV innovation under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision. Alongside this tactical platform, the company is expanding its portfolio with multi-role UAVs, Kamikaze drones, and training infrastructure for the Indian Army, BSF, and CRPF.Kolkata-based Avcorp Industries
Bangalore-based defence technology start-up ArthX has delivered TARKSH, an indigenous drone-based dry-fire training system, to the Indian Army.This marks a significant step in strengthening simulation-based training and enhancing combat readiness without the need for live ammunition. The system is designed to improve marksmanship and tactical proficiency, allowing soldiers to practise weapon
CSIR-NAL has confirmed that Pioneer Clean Amps is the production partner for the indigenous HANSA-3 (NG) trainer aircraft, while the SARAS Mk-2 program remains in the design phase with critical configuration changes expected to be finalised soon.This marks a significant step in India’s push for self-reliance in aviation training and regional connectivity.The CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (
India’s indigenous light tank programme, Project Zorawar, is facing a significant delay as the Army has demanded enhanced protection levels against enemy fire, according to a report by Manu Pubby of Times of India.This requirement is expected to push back the induction timeline by up to two years, creating technical challenges for developers who must balance increased armour weight with the
The Indian Army has received a major boost to its unmanned warfare arsenal with the induction of 106 advanced kamikaze drones. These turbojet-powered systems, named Peacekeeper (Agniveg), have been delivered by defence technology firm SMPP and are designed to strike deep inside enemy territory while operating effectively in contested electromagnetic environments.This milestone marks a significant