The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a mechanical and material testing facility in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, under the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS). The facility will be located within the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor and developed through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) comprising both public and […]
The Nagpur depot operated by Alstom, in partnership with Indian Railways, has reached a fleet size of 250 WAG12B electric locomotives under maintenance. Commissioned in March 2023 as part of a public-private partnership, the facility supports Indian Railways’ transition to electric-powered freight operations. The WAG12B locomotives managed at the depot are part of a broader […]
UNIROX Bikes has launched a new bicycle manufacturing facility in Kharagpur, West Bengal, with an initial production capacity of 400,000 units annually. The facility is expected to scale up to a full capacity of 1 million units per year in the future. The plant features automation systems including a PLC-controlled powder coating line, a conveyorised […]
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) has completed the installation of a second 30mm Naval Surface Gun (NSG 30), developed in India, on the second Arnala-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC). The weapon is integrated with an Electro-Optic Fire Control System (EOFCS) and has undergone sea trials demonstrating firing accuracy. The NSG 30 […]
Alstom, a manufacturer of rail transport systems, has produced and exported over 450 metro rail coaches and 3,800 bogies for global projects since 2016 at its Savli facility in Gujarat. During a recent visit by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the company also noted the export of more than 4,000 flatpack modules from the site. The Savli […]
TEMA India Ltd, a manufacturer of process equipment, has commissioned a private test facility for performance validation of heavy water distillation components, developed through a technology transfer from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and a purchase order from Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL). The facility was inaugurated on 26 July 2025 in Mumbai. […]
Nibe Limited, a manufacturer of defence and industrial systems, has signed a technology transfer and licensing agreement with Elbit Systems Land Ltd. for the production of the Precise & Universal Launch System (PULS) in India. The agreement was executed on 26 July 2025 and covers the local manufacturing of a long-range artillery rocket system capable of […]
Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, has completed testing of a hydrogen-powered train coach, referred to as a “Driving Power Car.” The trial was conducted at the ICF facility and was confirmed by the Railway Minister of India on 25 July 2025. The initiative is part of Indian Railways’ efforts to adopt alternative fuel technologies for […]
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted flight trials of the upgraded Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3. The tests were carried out at the National Open Area Range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The V3 model is an enhanced variant of the earlier ULPGM-V2. According to DRDO, ULPGM-V3 is equipped […]
Avlock International India Pvt. Ltd., a manufacturer of industrial fastening and sealing systems, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Rabale, Navi Mumbai, as part of its expansion strategy aimed at increasing production capacity and enhancing supply chain reliability. The company stated that the facility is expected to contribute to local employment. Established in 2014, Avlock […]
