Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has inaugurated a radar maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad, India, under its subsidiary HELA Systems Private Limited. The facility will focus on servicing radar systems for the Indian Armed Forces, including maintenance of power systems, cooling systems, IT integration, radar testing, and calibration. This initiative aligns with India’s […]
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the appointment of Ravi K as its new Director (Operations). He will oversee strategic and functional planning, capacity optimization, capability enhancement, and the implementation of an upgraded IT framework across the company. Ravi K previously served as Executive Director (Corporate Planning) at HAL and brings over 30 years of […]
Time Technoplast Ltd. has secured approval from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) to produce Type-3 fully wrapped fiber-reinforced composite cylinders. These cylinders, with a capacity of 6.8 liters, are designed to store hydrogen for fuel cell-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones. The technology aims to enhance UAV and drone performance through a […]
Raghu Vamsi Group has begun constructing a new manufacturing facility in Telangana, backed by an investment of ₹300 crore, as per a company statement. Located in Telangana’s Hardware Park near the international airport, the eight-acre site will support manufacturing and research activities. The facility will feature production units for 15 Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and […]
Balu Forge Industries Ltd. (BFIL) and Swan Energy Limited (SEL) have signed an MoU to establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) aimed at developing opportunities in the aerospace, defense, and railway sectors. The agreement outlines a capital structure where BFIL will contribute 40% of the SPV’s equity, with SEL holding the remaining 60%. The SPV […]
Thales and Garuda Aerospace have formalized a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the development of India’s drone ecosystem. The collaboration, starting in August 2024, will focus on creating technological solutions for safe drone operations and expanding drone-based applications. Thales will contribute its expertise in unmanned traffic management (UTM) systems, UAV detection […]
The GSAT-20 communications satellite, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is set to launch aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket on November 19, 2024. The launch will take place at Cape Canaveral, Florida, marking the first commercial collaboration between the two organizations. Weighing 4,700 kilograms, GSAT-20 is designed to enhance India’s communication network. The […]
The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has enhanced its manufacturing infrastructure by incorporating advanced CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines. These upgrades are expected to strengthen the organization’s ability to produce high-precision components for jet engines, such as turbine blades and compressor rotors. According to an […]
JSW Defence Pvt. Ltd. and U.S.-based Shield AI Inc. have entered a partnership to produce Shield AI’s “V-BAT” Group 3 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in India, targeting local defense and export needs. Under the agreement, JSW Group will invest approximately $90 million over two years, with $65 million to be allocated in the first 12 […]
Vandana Aircraft Services Pvt Ltd has announced that its 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Neemrana is approaching full operational status. The facility, outfitted with advanced machinery, is designed for the production of plastic, metal, and composite parts for the aircraft interiors market. According to an update from the company, the new plant will manufacture a variety […]