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VyomIC, a Chennai-based space start-up founded by alumni of IIT-Madras, is planning to build India’s first private global satellite constellation to provide high-precision Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.This initiative marks a significant step in India’s space and navigation technology sector, aiming to offer centimetre-level positioning and nanosecond-level timing accuracy,
India’s private defence companies are positioned for another year of strong expansion, with CRISIL Ratings projecting 16-18% revenue growth for FY2026. This growth builds on a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 20% over FY2022-25, underscoring sustained momentum driven largely by strong domestic demand, favourable government policies, and increasing private participation in defence
India’s plan to deploy 119 Earth Observation (EO) satellites by 2040 signals one of the largest space infrastructure programs in its history, with an estimated investment between ₹40,000 to ₹70,000 crore. These satellites will cover a wide mass spectrum — from lightweight sub-100 kg payloads to advanced over-1,000 kg platforms.Former ISRO scientists estimate the requirement of 50–90 rocket
Modern warfare’s paradigm is shifting away from sheer numbers to a blend of affordable technology and innovation. As stated by Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, India’s self-reliance, rooted in a triad of military, industry, and academia collaboration, is transforming cost-efficiency into combat advantage on the battlefield.Gen Dwivedi emphasised that low-cost, high-tech indigenous systems can help
Acron Aviation, formerly known as L3Harris CAS, has inaugurated a new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) centre in Bangalore. The facility aims to build indigenous capability for advanced aviation repair and testing services, starting with specialised equipment used across commercial and military fleets.In its first phase of operations, the Bangalore MRO centre is equipped with repair and
Acron Aviation, formerly known as L3Harris CAS, has inaugurated a new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) centre in Bangalore. The facility aims to build indigenous capability for advanced aviation repair and testing services, starting with specialised equipment used across commercial and military fleets.In its first phase of operations, the Bangalore MRO centre is equipped with repair and
Rourkela-based defence start-up Coratia Technologies has won a ₹66 Crores contract from the Indian Navy for the supply of indigenous Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (UWROVs). The order highlights the growing reliance on domestic unmanned solutions for naval operations under the umbrella of “Atmanirbhar Bharat.”The UWROVs being supplied are advanced underwater drones capable of performing
OrbitAID Aerospace, a Chennai-based space start-up, has inaugurated a new research and development centre in Bengaluru dedicated to on-orbit refuelling and satellite servicing technologies.The facility represents a critical step in expanding India’s indigenous capacity in advanced orbital operations, supporting the long-term sustainability of satellites in space.The R&D hub is equipped with a
Vimana Aerotech has launched Narsimha, India’s first VTOL tail sitter UAV, marking a significant leap for indigenous aerial robotics and vertical-lift technologies in the region.Narsimha features a compact tailsitter design, combining fixed-wing efficiency with rotary-wing VTOL flexibility—enabling true vertical take-off/landing and instantaneous transition to high-endurance forward flight. It
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th year is marked by his emphasis on blending India’s civilizational heritage with technological innovation. His long-term ambition is to create a Viksit Bharat by 2047, where cultural pride coexists with leadership in frontier technologies and R&D-driven industrial growth. This vision aims to position India as both a global knowledge economy and a