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Sigma Advanced Systems has announced a major export contract valued at US$21.97 million, approximately ₹208 crore, to manufacture and supply 40,000 units of 155 mm M107 artillery shell bodies for a North American customer.The Hyderabad-based defence manufacturer confirmed that the order will be executed within a six-month timeframe, with production and deliveries scheduled for completion during
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Larsen & Toubro’s Hazira manufacturing facility in Gujarat’s Surat district has provided a significant boost to the indigenous Zorawar light tank program.During the inspection, the Prime Minister reviewed the Zorawar alongside other defence systems being produced at the site, with company officials briefing him on engineering and defence
India’s indigenous Zorawar light tank is now expected to enter service with the Indian Army between 2028 and 2029, following the resolution of technical refinements identified during early testing. Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi confirmed this revised timeline, emphasising that the combat vehicle is progressing through a standard process of design enhancements and rigorous user
DRDO has awarded Avantel Limited a ₹9.94 crore contract to develop and test satellite terminals for GSAT‑32/N3, a mission-critical program scheduled for completion by December 2028.The project will strengthen India’s secure S‑band communication infrastructure for government and defence users, reinforcing self-reliance in advanced communication technologies.The Defence Research and Development
India’s defence shipbuilding industry is entering a period of sustained growth, underpinned by a long-term procurement pipeline valued at approximately ₹2.35 lakh crore that is expected to materialise through 2035.This visibility is driven by the Indian Navy’s modernisation program, which requires a steady supply of new vessels ranging from frigates to submarines. The sector is therefore
Bangalore-based ArthX has unveiled Defnit-GD03, an indigenous grenade arming and dropping mechanism for UAVs, marking a significant step in India’s evolving drone warfare capabilities.The system is designed to provide precision release of grenades from unmanned platforms, enhancing tactical flexibility for the armed forces.ArthX, a defence technology start-up headquartered in Bangalore, has
Embraer is strengthening its campaign to secure the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft tender, positioning the KC-390 Millennium against Lockheed Martin’s C-130J, according to ET Defence.The company is leveraging strategic partnerships with Mahindra and Adani to promise local manufacturing, MRO facilities, and a broader aerospace ecosystem aligned with India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat
India’s defence sector is poised for a significant transformation, with accelerated adoption of indigenous technology and a fivefold increase in job creation projected over the next three years.This development comes amid intensifying geopolitical shifts and rising security challenges, according to a new survey conducted by Nexgen Exhibitions Pvt Ltd (NEPL).The survey highlights that
Mahindra has unveiled a battlefield-ready All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) based on its Thar Roxx platform, purpose-built for the Indian Army.Stripped of excess ornamentation, the ATV is engineered for survivability, adaptability, and combat effectiveness, with features such as a gun mount, roll cage, underbody protection, and airdrop readiness.Mahindra’s new ATV is derived from the popular Thar Roxx
The Indian Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of indigenous Mortar Specialist Vehicles (MSVs), aiming to modernise infantry fire-support capabilities under the Make in India initiative.The vehicles will automate fire-data computation for 81mm and 120mm mortars, enhancing battlefield mobility, accuracy, and survivability in high-altitude and contested