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ISRO is partnering with Protoplanet to expand the Hope Habitat in Ladakh’s Tso Kar valley, transforming it into a cutting-edge analogue station for astronaut training under the Gaganyaan program.The upgrades will enhance communications, power systems, and behavioural monitoring, making Ladakh a recurring site for India’s human spaceflight preparation.India’s ambitions for human spaceflight are
Skyroot Aerospace has officially become India’s first space‑tech unicorn with a valuation of $1.1 billion after raising $60 million, just weeks before the maiden launch of Vikram‑1 from Sriharikota. This marks a historic inflection point for India’s private space sector, combining investor confidence with imminent orbital capability.Skyroot Aerospace, headquartered in Hyderabad and founded in
Jammu-based Parabolic Systems is advancing the development of Baaz, a surveillance-cum-strike UAV that represents a significant leap in India’s indigenous drone capabilities. Designed for both intelligence gathering and precision strike roles, Baaz is being positioned as a versatile platform for the Indian Army, with production and deployment timelines already being shaped by recent transfer of
Paras Defence has unveiled the Paras-SK50, a new indigenous tactical drone designed for surveillance and combat roles, equipped with advanced sensors and a weaponised payload. The system was showcased at the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj, signalling India’s growing emphasis on autonomous battlefield technologies.Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited, headquartered in Navi Mumbai,
Zulu Defence Systems has unveiled its new Canister Launcher Air Defence Systems (CLAD), a modular and indigenous solution designed to provide rapid-response protection against aerial threats including drones, loitering munitions, and low-flying aircraft.This marks a significant step in India’s private sector contribution to layered air defence architecture.Zulu Defence Systems, headquartered in
Airbound has introduced a breakthrough lightweight autonomous drone in India, combining vertical take-off with airplane‑like forward flight. Weighing just 2.5 kg, it can carry nearly 1 kg payload, cruise at 60 km/h, and cover up to 40 km, making it a versatile platform for logistics, healthcare, and defence applications.The unveiling of Airbound’s new drone marks a significant step in India’s
Awais Ahmed, Kshitij Khandelwal – Founders of PixxelIn Bangalore’s pristine white laboratory, engineers in protective gear assemble Pixxel’s hyperspectral satellites, capturing 135+ wavelengths versus 10–20 bands of conventional ones, where even a breath risks damaging million-pound equipment.Awais Ahmed, Founder and CEO, likens building them to neurosurgery, as a speck on the camera becomes a
EndureAir Systems has unveiled a new long-range kamikaze drone, marking another step in India’s expanding unmanned strike capabilities. In March 2026, the company signed a cooperation agreement with Ananth Technologies to jointly develop indigenous loitering munitions under the Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) category.This partnership reflects India’s determination to
Ahmedabad-based Bajrang UAV Private Limited has successfully tested its PX4P2300 heavy-lift cargo drone at Shinkula Top in Ladakh, carrying a 30‑kg payload under extreme high‑altitude conditions.This achievement underscores India’s growing confidence in indigenous UAV design and signals a major step forward in strategic logistics and defence capabilities.The successful trial of Bajrang UAV’s
Mumbai-based Manastu Space has achieved a significant milestone by successfully clearing thermovac testing of its micro-propulsion system ‘Sharanga’ at the IN-SPACe facility in Ahmedabad, marking a breakthrough for India’s private space sector in CubeSat and small satellite mobility.This test validates the system’s readiness for real-world orbital conditions and positions Manastu Space as a