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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has recently signed a significant contract with IG Drones, a drone technology company based in Gurugram, to implement a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tool tracking system aimed at enhancing airbase safety and operational efficiency.This initiative aligns with India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision by promoting indigenous defence and aerospace manufacturing under the ‘
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has urged India to enhance its domestic production capabilities to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, particularly in light of recent delays experienced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in delivering TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF).These delays were attributed to a U.S. firm’s hold-up in supplying engines,
India is strategically positioned to lead the global drone revolution, according to Peter Langford, CEO of Avironix Private Limited, who spoke at the ‘Drone Industry Conclave 2025’ in Coimbatore.He highlighted the significance of a robust regulatory framework established by the Drone Rules 2021, a burgeoning market, and a pool of skilled engineers as key factors facilitating this advancement.The
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed innovative AI-powered robots aimed at enhancing border surveillance.This initiative, led by the startup Da Spatio Rhobotique Laboratory Pvt. Ltd (DSRL), focuses on providing continuous real-time monitoring capabilities across challenging terrains.The robots have garnered recognition from the Defence Research and
Japan’s Astroscale, a company specializing in the removal of orbital debris, has announced a partnership with two Indian space companies, Digantara and Bellatrix Aerospace.This collaboration aims to develop technology and services for orbital debris mitigation and is expected to lead to an orbital services bid for Indian clients within one to two years. This initiative will mark Astroscale’s
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India is enhancing its collaboration with the private sector to foster innovation in defence technology through the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme. This initiative aims to strengthen self-reliance in defence capabilities as part of the government’s "Make in India" initiative.Under the TDF scheme, which is executed by the DRDO,
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh met with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in New Delhi to discuss the expansion of private sector involvement and start-up participation in India’s burgeoning biotechnology sector. The meeting, held on March 19, 2025, focused on enhancing innovation and bio-manufacturing capabilities within the country.Dr. Singh highlighted the significant growth in biotech
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday (March 20, 2025) approved guidelines aimed at shortening the timelines of the defence procurement process, alongside granting preliminary approvals for procurement proposals worth ₹54,000 crore.This decision follows the Cabinet Committee on Security’s (CCS) final approval for the procurement of 307
The Defence Ministry of India has initiated significant reforms to expedite the acquisition of weapons and military equipment, aiming to reduce the average procurement timeline from the current 96 weeks (two years) to just 24 weeks (six months).This move, approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, seeks to address longstanding delays caused by
Boeing’s Liquid Robotics has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sagar Defence Engineering, a leading Indian unmanned systems start-up, to co-develop and co-produce autonomous surface vessels.This agreement builds on the joint US-India Roadmap for Defence Industrial Cooperation and aims to enhance undersea domain awareness through manufacturing, system interoperability, ocean testing,