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Agnikul Cosmos has achieved another milestone in India’s growing private space sector by successfully demonstrating the quick-start capability of its 3D-printed Agnite rocket engine, reported India Today.This test, lasting 18.85 seconds, showcased how advanced manufacturing methods can make rocket propulsion more efficient, reliable, and adaptable to modern launch requirements.The breakthrough
Kaal Bhairava, developed by Bangalore-based Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace, is India’s first indigenous AI-powered Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) combat drone, capable of flying nearly 3,000 km and staying airborne for over 30 hours.It represents a major leap in India’s push for autonomous aerial warfare, combining endurance, precision strike capability, and AI-driven decision-making
Solar Industries India Ltd. and its subsidiary have secured ₹1,076 crore ($113 million) worth of defence export contracts, to be executed over three years, marking a major boost to their global footprint and reinforcing India’s growing role as a defence exporter.The deal strengthens the company’s order book, now exceeding ₹21,300 crore, and highlights its expanding portfolio of specialised
General N. S. Raja Subramani has formally assumed charge as India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding General Anil Chauhan.His appointment marks a decisive moment in India’s defence transformation, with a clear mandate to advance theatreisation, strengthen tri-service jointness, and accelerate indigenisation under the vision of Atmanirbharta.Commissioned into the 8th Battalion of the
Azista BST Aerospace has established Asia’s first private satellite mass-manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with the capacity to produce between 50 and 250 satellites annually.Its maiden satellite, ABA First Runner, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 in June 2023, marked a breakthrough in India’s private space sector by delivering advanced surveillance capabilities for both civilian and
BlueWay Horizon, incubated at IIT-Roorkee, has successfully hot-fired its ALPHA 120N green propulsion thruster, marking a major step toward developing Horizon-I, India’s first private reusable orbital return platform for microgravity research and payload recovery.This achievement strengthens India’s private space ecosystem by enabling affordable access to orbital experimentation and safe return
Pune-based N3XLabs is developing WRATH, a next-generation loitering munition designed as a modular strike UAV capable of multiple battlefield roles, including precision strike, electronic warfare, reconnaissance, and swarm operations.It represents a significant leap in India’s indigenous drone ecosystem, aligning with the Indian Army’s newly unveiled roadmap for unmanned aerial systems and
Indian semiconductor start-up Netrasemi has confirmed that its flagship AI chipset, the A2000, has successfully achieved silicon bring-up and is preparing for commercial production in 2026.Backed by Zoho and Unicorn India Ventures, and supported by the government’s Design Linked Incentive (DLI) programme, the chip is designed for smart cameras, drones, robotics, and industrial automation, marking
India’s Department of Space has approved two major space hubs in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, each equipped with advanced Common Technical Facilities (CTFs) to support rocket, payload, and satellite manufacturing.These hubs will significantly reduce costs for private firms and start-ups by providing shared access to capital-intensive testing and integration infrastructure.The Department of Space has
Vadodara-based defence startup Svaayatt Systems has successfully field tested its SGV-500 Scorpion unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) with the Indian Army, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous combat robotics program.The trials validated its weapon integration, mobility, and remote precision engagement capabilities, positioning it as a frontline support system for future battlefield