More results...
The Indian Air Force has formally embarked on a landmark program to co-develop long-range Kamikaze drones with Indian industry, marking a decisive shift from its traditional procurement model.The initiative, centred at Sulur in Tamil Nadu, will create a fully indigenous ecosystem for design, production, and sustainment of one-way attack drones, with strict exclusion of Chinese-origin
The Indian Army has issued Requests for Information (RFIs) for the procurement of Basic Target Systems, including multirotor copters and swarm drones, as well as Intermediate Target Systems in the form of rockets, to strengthen air defence training against modern aerial threats.These RFIs, published on 15 June 2026, are open until 24 August 2026, marking a significant step in modernising training
NextLeap Aeronautics, the Bangalore-based aerospace firm, has delivered its Stryker target drones to a key Indian defence agency, marking a major leap in India’s indigenous unmanned combat ecosystem. With speeds of up to 550 km/h, stealth features, and modular warhead options, it positions India at the forefront of advanced drone warfare.The handover underlines growing private-sector
India’s presence at Eurosatory 2026 marked a watershed moment in its defence diplomacy and industrial outreach.With 31 entities participating, including the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Kalyani Strategic Systems, Bharat Electronics, MKU, and Tonbo Imaging, India unveiled its largest-ever showcase at the world’s premier land and air-land defence exhibition.The systems on
Shield AI has unveiled the X-BAT, a revolutionary autonomous VTOL combat jet at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, capable of vertical take-off, jet-speed flight over 3,700 km, and fully autonomous operations without GPS or communications.Powered by a GE Aerospace F110-GE-129 turbofan with thrust vectoring, it represents a major leap in runway-independent airpower.Shield AI’s X-BAT is being showcased at
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held delegation-level talks in Nice on 14 June 2026, coinciding with the inauguration of Bharat Innovates 2026, a landmark event showcasing India’s deep-tech ecosystem and strengthening Indo-French innovation ties.The discussions underscored the strategic depth of the partnership, with both leaders highlighting cooperation in
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava on Monday, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia.The discussions took place during Modi’s three-day state visit, which is part of his wider European tour.The Indian delegation included External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit
India and Slovakia have officially elevated their bilateral ties to the status of a “Comprehensive Partnership” during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic first visit to Bratislava, marking a major milestone in India’s outreach to Central Europe.The partnership spans trade, defence, technology, education, and cultural cooperation, with both leaders emphasising shared trust and a common vision
TridenTech Engineering Pvt. Ltd. has formally handed over the first set of its indigenous 30 HP Wankel rotary engines to the armed forces, marking a major milestone in India’s UAV propulsion ecosystem.The engines, designed for drone research and military UAV applications, have successfully completed testing at the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bangalore and secured CEMILAC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held wide-ranging talks in Nice, focusing on the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, while also deepening bilateral cooperation under the Horizon 2047 Roadmap and newly adopted Innovation Roadmap 2030.The leaders elevated ties to an Exceptional Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with agreements spanning defence, technology, trade