Adani Defence & Aerospace has entered into a partnership with Sparton (DeLeon Springs LLC), a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, to assemble Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) solutions, including sonobuoys, in India. The collaboration aims to localise production for the Indian Navy and reduce reliance on imported equipment. According to the agreement, Adani Defence will integrate Sparton’s ASW […]
Agilent Technologies, a provider of instruments, software, services, and consumables for laboratories, has inaugurated the India Solution Center at its LEED Platinum-certified facility in Manesar, Haryana. The center is designed to provide integrated workflows and localized analytical solutions across sectors including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, food safety, and environmental monitoring. The 12,500 square foot facility offers capabilities […]
Indian defence manufacturers are ramping up production of 155mm artillery shells in response to growing international demand, with exports and investment rising across the sector. India is a cost-efficient supplier in the global munitions market, producing 155mm shells at USD 300–400 each—less than one-tenth the cost of comparable Western-made munitions. The global market for 155mm […]
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane designed for high-pressure sea water desalination. The Defence Materials Stores and Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE) in Kanpur created this technology specifically to meet the Indian Coast Guard’s operational requirements, addressing the challenge of membrane stability when exposed to chloride ions […]
India’s use of domestically developed military technology, including air defence systems and loitering munitions, featured prominently in Operation SINDOOR, a coordinated response to recent cross-border attacks. The Indian Armed Forces deployed a mix of legacy and indigenous platforms to neutralise aerial threats and carry out precision strikes without crossing international boundaries. On May 7–8, multiple […]
BEML Limited has acquired land in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to establish new manufacturing facilities aimed at supporting the rail, metro, and mining equipment sectors. The Madhya Pradesh government allotted approximately 148 acres (60.063 hectares) of land in Umeria, Raisen district for a construction facility to manufacture rolling stock and coaches for railway and metro […]
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has delivered the first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), named Arnala, to the Indian Navy. The delivery took place on May 8, 2025, at the L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli, under a public-private partnership between GRSE and Larsen & Toubro (L&T). The vessel, Arnala, is the first of […]
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Centre (AMTDC) presented four new machines at the Delhi Machine Tool Expo 2025, held from 9 to 12 May. The machines—Diamond Wire Saw, Opto-Polishing Machine, Vibro-Polisher, and Plano Milling Machine—were developed under Phase II of the Capital Goods Scheme. Vijay Mittal, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Heavy Industries, inaugurated the […]
BrahMos Aerospace has inaugurated a new missile production and testing facility in Lucknow as part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC). The INR 3 billion complex spans 200 acres and is designed to manufacture 80 to 100 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles annually, with capacity to produce an additional 100 to 150 next-generation variants. […]
Sievert 20 Microns Building Materials Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between Germany-based Sievert SE and India’s 20 Microns Ltd., has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in India for construction chemicals. The plant will initially produce tile adhesives and waterproofing solutions under the Hahne brand, with plans to expand into a broader range of building materials. […]
