India Weighs Rolls-Royce Against Safran For AMCA Engine Sovereignty

Rolls-Royce offers India a cleaner-sheet sixth-generation turbofan design with
adaptive cycle technology and full intellectual property transfer, while
Safran proposes an upgraded M88 derivative with proven service but limited
future scalability.

For the Indian Air Force’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, Rolls-Royce’s
proposal appears more future-proof, though Safran’s offer

June 23, 2026
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Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant’s Units 5 And 6 Achieve Milestone With Successful End Shield Unloading

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited has achieved a major milestone at Kaiga Units 5 and 6 with the flawless unloading of the first End Shield, a massive 107‑ton reactor component manufactured by Larsen & Toubro at Hazira, reported NPCIL on its X handle.This marks the first major equipment installation for the reactor core of India’s indigenous 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water

June 23, 2026
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Exicom Successfully Demonstrates IP Mesh Networking With Indian Army

Mumbai-based Exicom has successfully demonstrated its advanced IP Mesh Networking system with the Indian Army, achieving reliable communication over distances of 5 to 15 kilometres in varied terrains. This marks a significant step in India’s defence modernisation drive, enhancing secure battlefield connectivity and situational awareness.Exicom’s trials with the Indian Army validated the

June 23, 2026
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Kepler Aerospace To Power Indigenous Swarming ISR Constellation With Advanced ADCS Modules

Bangalore-based Kepler Aerospace is advancing indigenous space technology by developing critical Altitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) modules. These systems will power a six-satellite Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Swarm Constellation for the Indian Armed Forces’ Defence Space Agency.Kepler secured a ₹38 Crores (Approx) iDEX Prime contract from the Ministry of Defence

June 23, 2026
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Global Tech Power: AI, Drones And Defence Innovations To Dominate International Police Expo 2026

India’s defence sector is witnessing unprecedented momentum, with exports reaching a record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025–26, marking a 62.66 per cent year-on-year growth from ₹23,622 crore in FY 2024–25. This surge underscores the global acceptance of India’s indigenous defence technologies and reflects the success of its push towards self-reliance, innovation, and export-led growth.To build on

June 23, 2026
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India To Establish Seven Defence Manufacturing Clusters To Boost Indigenous Production

India is launching seven specialised defence manufacturing clusters across different regions, each led by designated states and supported by IITs and industry, to strengthen indigenous production, innovation, testing, skill development and exports.This initiative is part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision and is expected to reduce import dependence while boosting India’s role as a global defence

June 22, 2026
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India’s Eurosatory 2026 Showcase Stuns Rivals With Indigenous Military Hardware

India’s participation at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris has stunned global rivals, with its showcase of indigenous military hardware ranging from advanced artillery systems to next-generation armoured vehicles and missiles, signalling a decisive shift from being a major importer to a formidable exporter of defence technology, according to a report by NDTV.The breadth of India’s display, backed by

June 22, 2026
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Bharat Forge Surges To Record High On Defence Contracts

Bharat Forge shares have surged to an all‑time high, powered by a ₹425 crore naval contract and a defence order book worth ₹10,961 crore, alongside strong momentum in North American truck demand. The company’s defence revenues are projected to reach ₹2,500–3,500 crore by FY27–28, with margins of 18–22%, reinforcing its role in India’s self‑reliance drive.The ₹425 crore contract signed with

June 22, 2026
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Foreign Analysts Intensify Scrutiny of India’s AMCA Stealth Fighter Program

Foreign analysts are closely monitoring India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme after recent satellite imagery revealed its full‑scale engineering model undergoing radar cross‑section testing in Hyderabad, signalling a critical stage in stealth validation and attracting significant attention across Chinese military aviation and OSINT communities, as brought to attention in

June 21, 2026
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Cligent Aerospace Successfully Flight Tests Indigenous eSTOL Demonstrator

Ahmedabad-based Cligent Aerospace has successfully flight tested the scaled demonstrator of its indigenous hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft, marking a breakthrough in India’s regional aviation sector. The achievement validates the company’s proprietary hybrid-electric powertrain and positions it as one of the first private Indian aerospace start-ups to demonstrate such technology.Cligent

June 21, 2026
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