Posts by Sudarshan Raghu

RRP Defense Ltd Secures USD 40 Million Drone Supply Contract from CYGR

RRP Defense Ltd has received a purchase order from CYGR, France, valued at USD 40 million for the supply and installation of 100 drone units. The contract is structured in two phases and is expected to be completed within six months. The first phase, worth USD 20 million, covers the manufacturing of electro-optics systems, tracking […]

NIBE Limited Wins Export Order from Elbit Systems for Naval Rocket Launching System

NIBE Limited, a Pune-based defence technology company, has secured an export order from Israel’s Elbit Systems for the manufacturing and supply of a ship-mounted universal rocket launching system. The system will be supplied with additional missiles and is designed for long-range operations. The system is intended to provide maritime fire support and extend naval operational capabilities. […]

Jupiter Wagons to Supply 583 Specialised Freight Wagons to GATX India

Jupiter Wagons Ltd (JWL) has secured a contract worth INR 2,424.1 million from GATX India Private Limited for the manufacture and supply of 583 specialised freight wagons. The order covers a mix of wagon types designed for transporting bulk commodities, passenger vehicles and containerised cargo. The order includes BLSS container carrier wagons, ACT2 bi-level SUV […]

TRUMPF Opens Machine Tool Manufacturing Facility in Chakan

TRUMPF, a machine tool company based in Germany, has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Chakan, Maharashtra, with an initial plan to assemble 35 bending machines in 2025. The company aims to increase production to 200 units per year within the next three years. The new site covers 4,400 square metres and is intended to […]

Lokesh Machines Wins Defence Contract for Medium Machine Gun Modifications

Lokesh Machines Limited has secured an order worth INR 176.8 million (inclusive of GST) from the Indian Ministry of Defence (Army headquarters, New Delhi). The contract covers the supply of modification kits for existing 7.62 × 51 mm Medium Machine Guns (MMGs), with full delivery due within 12 months from the effective date. The 7.62 mm MAG‑type MMG […]

CAM Agrotech Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Sonipat

CAM Agrotech Pvt. Ltd., a manufacturer of agricultural machinery, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Sonipat, Haryana, which the company says doubles its annual production capacity from 1,500 to 3,000 agricultural machines. The new site also includes a research and development centre focused on electrification in farming—with projects covering agri‑drones, electric tillers, and smart farming […]

Prime Toolings Develops Rotating‑Detonation Engine for Short Range Missiles

Prime Toolings, a Bengaluru‑based precision engineering firm, has developed a rotating detonation engine (RDE) tailored for short‑range missile systems with ranges of approximately 300 km to 500 km. According to the company, the engine leverages continuous detonation waves in an annular combustion chamber to achieve constant‑volume combustion, which in theory can improve fuel efficiency by up to […]

BEML to Supply 8×8 High Mobility Vehicles Under MoD Contract

BEML Limited has been awarded a contract worth INR 2.82 billion by the Ministry of Defence for the supply of High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) configured with an 8×8 all-wheel-drive system. These vehicles are designed to transport troops, artillery, and specialised equipment across challenging terrains. This order follows a recent contract valued at INR 2.94 billion […]

Texmaco Rail Wins Contract from Central Railway for Traction Electrification Infrastructure

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd., part of the Adventz Group, has received a contract worth INR 731.2 million from Central Railway. The project scope covers the design, supply, erection, testing and commissioning (DSE‑T&C) of a 110 kV / 25 kV AC traction substation, a sectioning‑switching post (SSP), and related works. The order also comprises establishment of a 132/25 kV traction […]