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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is intensifying its efforts to advance India’s Medium Weight Fighter program by issuing a new tender focused on the Light Combat Aircraft TEJAS MK-2.The tender specifically covers CNC machining and delivery of critical components for the second prototype, designated PV2, and is a clear signal of HAL’s determination to accelerate production timelines while expanding
Vikra Ocean Tech, a Chennai-based deeptech start-up, has secured $1 million in seed funding co-led by Finvolve and India Accelerator, marking a pivotal step in scaling India’s indigenous subsea robotics ecosystem.The company is positioning itself as a leader in defence and maritime technology by offering cost-effective, AI-driven alternatives to imported systems.Vikra Ocean Tech plans to channel
Tantrayut, based in Navi Mumbai, is advancing indigenous communication technology with its Agnilinks platform, designed for high-performance airborne communication systems, tactical data links, and microwave backhaul solutions.This initiative strengthens India’s self-reliance in defence and strategic telecom infrastructure while positioning the company as a competitive player in the Pan-Asian
Mach Fly Aerospace, based in Jammu, is developing the MF-100 ‘SonicJet’ engine, a compact 1 kN thrust jet engine designed for drones, missiles, and UCAVs. This marks a significant step in India’s push for indigenous propulsion systems, reducing reliance on imports and enabling advanced unmanned platforms.Jammu-based Mach Fly Aerospace, in collaboration with IIT-Jammu laboratories, is spearheading
Parshu Tactical Defence LLP, a Chennai-based start-up, is spearheading India’s indigenous development of AI-powered Autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), positioning itself at the forefront of maritime defence innovation.The company’s entry into this sector aligns with India’s broader push towards AI-driven unmanned systems, strengthening coastal security and surveillance
Ahmedabad-based EnerComp Solutions has introduced its indigenous 1655 Propeller, a 16-inch carbon composite design engineered for professional drones, offering high thrust, reduced vibration, and extended flight endurance.This innovation strengthens India’s self-reliant UAV ecosystem by delivering precision-balanced, efficiency-optimised propellers fully made in India.EnerComp Solutions,
Dashagriv Aerospace has achieved a significant milestone by successfully trialling its high-altitude airship prototype in real mid-sea conditions off Nagapattinam, marking one of India’s earliest validations of stratospheric platforms in maritime environments.This breakthrough strengthens India’s ambitions in near-space technology for defence, connectivity, and coastal surveillance.Chennai-based
ISRO is preparing for a landmark year in FY27 with five commercial launches of its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), signalling India’s entry into a competitive small rocket market projected to reach $3.5 billion by 2033.Alongside ISRO, private start-ups Skyroot Aerospace and Agnikul Cosmos are set to debut their first orbital rockets, marking a decisive shift in India’s space economy.The
Pune-based deep-tech start-up OleeSpace has reportedly delivered what is being described as India’s first private sector-developed Directed Energy Weapon, or laser weapon system, to the Indian Army. Emerging from reported developments in early 2026, the company has concentrated on compact, AI-powered laser systems, marking a significant step forward for private sector involvement in India’s
India’s defence sector is poised for a dramatic transformation, with a projected ₹15 Lakh Crores revenue opportunity over the next five years, underpinned by rising government spending, indigenisation, and strong global demand.Exports have already reached ₹38,424 crore, and the government is targeting ₹50,000 crore by FY29, signalling India’s emergence as a significant global arms