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BluJ Aerospace has officially unveiled its VANTIS Gen-2 heavy‑payload eVTOL in Hyderabad, marking a significant milestone for India’s indigenous aerospace industry with the successful conduct of its first flight.The maiden flight of the aircraft, which has a maximum take‑off weight of 500 kg and payload capacity exceeding 200 kg, signals the transition from prototype development to active
The Ministry of Defence is examining an industry proposal to incorporate incentives in the forthcoming Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026 to encourage domestic procurement of military‑grade materials, Business Line has reported. This initiative aligns with the government’s broader effort to reduce dependence on rare earth imports and strengthen indigenous supply chains. Military‑grade
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today unveiled in New Delhi the revised delegation of financial powers for the Armed Forces, a significant reform aimed at enhancing efficiency and operational readiness.The announcement covered a wide spectrum of areas including medical services and infrastructure projects, with financial limits being increased by up to 100 per cent. In certain categories, the
India’s private space sector has reached a new milestone with AnduraX successfully completing its ADM-01 drop test of the Aries spaceplane from 25,000 metres, marking the country’s first demonstration of a reusable orbital return vehicle, reported AIM Network.The company now targets its first orbital re-entry mission by 2028, positioning itself as a pioneer in payload return and in-space
Enercomp Solutions has introduced the HANS VTOL, a highly versatile drone that represents a significant advancement in unmanned aerial systems.Designed with efficiency and adaptability in mind, this platform combines vertical take-off and landing capability with fixed-wing cruise performance, enabling it to operate across a wide range of missions.The drone is engineered to meet demanding
TATA Advanced Systems has expanded its defence portfolio by integrating military-grade enhancements into Jaguar Land Rover Defender vehicles, a development highlighted by TATA Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran during his recent review of the company’s facilities.The upgrades include advanced optronics, navigation aids, and armouring, enabling the vehicles to serve in diverse military applications.
TISA Aerospace, now a subsidiary of Zen Technologies, has unveiled its Anister UAV, marking a significant step in India’s indigenous loitering munition and surveillance drone capabilities.The platform combines advanced autonomous strike features with real-time reconnaissance, positioning Zen firmly in the UAV and precision-guided weapons domain.The Anister UAV represents TISA Aerospace’s
Project Kusha represents India’s most ambitious indigenous air defence program, combining DRDO’s technological leadership with private sector partners Solar Industries and Bharat Dynamics Limited under the Development-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) model.The system is designed to provide a multi-layered shield against advanced aerial threats, with phased induction planned between 2028 and 2030.
India’s first privately-operated defence MRO hub for the Lockheed Martin C-130J is on track for commissioning by December 2026 near Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore, with the first aircraft scheduled to arrive for heavy maintenance and avionics upgrades in early 2027.The facility will employ over 250 skilled personnel and significantly reduce reliance on overseas centres, cutting
India’s co-developed GTRE–Safran 120 kN engine for the AMCA is set to feature a variable-geometry afterburner, a breakthrough that enhances thrust efficiency while reducing infrared emissions, thereby boosting stealth, survivability, and fuel economy against modern air-defence threats.This innovation positions the AMCA MK-2 as a formidable fifth-generation fighter with future-proof propulsion