April 29, 2025
thyssenkrupp Uhde’s subsidiary Uhde Inventa-Fischer (UIF) and Praj Industries Ltd have announced a strategic partnership to develop an integrated technology for the production of polylactic acid (PLA), a bioplastic derived from renewable resources. The collaboration will combine UIF’s PLAneo® process with Praj’s PLANERA™ and lactic acid technologies, enabling end-to-end production capabilities from feedstock conversion to […]
April 28, 2025
Swedish defence company Saab has successfully delivered its AT4 anti-armour weapon system to the Indian Armed Forces. The AT4CS AST variant, designed for use in confined spaces such as buildings and bunkers, is a single-shot, man-portable, unguided rocket launcher. This delivery follows a contract awarded to Saab in 2022 for the system, which will be […]
April 28, 2025
India and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale aircraft for the Indian Navy, including 22 single-seater and four twin-seater variants. The agreement also covers training, simulators, associated equipment, weapons, performance-based logistics, and additional equipment for the Indian Air Force’s existing Rafale fleet. As part of the agreement, a […]
April 26, 2025
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed over 1,000 seconds of ground testing for an active cooled scramjet subscale combustor. The test, conducted by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) on April 25, 2025, took place at the newly established Scramjet Connect Test Facility in Hyderabad. It follows an earlier test of […]
April 26, 2025
Sandvik has appointed Anil Ghegade as Managing Director of its newly established Innovation Hub in Pune, Maharashtra. Ghegade brings experience in operations, business strategy, and R&D, having previously worked in leadership roles across the U.S. and Asia-Pacific in sectors including industrial products and off-highway machinery. Sandvik stated that Ghegade has been involved in setting up […]
April 25, 2025
DST-CHEMICALS Group has officially opened an expanded facility in Bengaluru to cater to the increasing demand for its industrial cleaners and degreasers. The company, which has been operating in India since 2011, manufactures a range of products designed to optimize cleaning processes for heavy machinery, industrial equipment, and specialized materials. The new facility will house […]
April 25, 2025
Allison Transmission has been selected to supply its 3040 MX cross-drive transmission for all prototype vehicles being developed by the three Indian government-funded original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) under the Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) program. The program seeks to replace approximately 1,750 aging BMP-II infantry vehicles operated by the Indian Army. The total value of […]
April 25, 2025
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), in collaboration with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), has launched a production line for Vande Bharat Sleeper trains at its manufacturing facility in Uttarpara, Kolkata. The line has been established following the award of a contract by Indian Railways to manufacture 80 sleeper train sets. The contract is valued at […]
April 24, 2025
Drone manufacturer Vayudh has secured USD 10 million in a funding round led by Dharana Capital. The company plans to use the investment to expand its manufacturing infrastructure, strengthen research and development efforts, and accelerate drone deployments for India’s defence sector. Other investors in the round include Deepinder Goyal (Eternal), Ajay Aggarwal (Action TESA), Sumit […]
April 24, 2025
IndoCool Composites Private Limited has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, Maharashtra. The expansion is intended to enhance the company’s production capacity and support its operations in fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) components. This addition expands the company’s capabilities in manufacturing FRP products using vacuum infusion, light resin transfer molding (LRTM), pultrusion, and hand lay-up […]
