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 […]
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the reactivation of its Nashik facility to manufacture 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft under a $1.3 billion contract approved in September 2023. This production order, aimed at replenishing the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet, will resume assembly operations that were previously focused on the Su-30MKI model. HAL expects to […]
Kineco Aerospace & Defense has commenced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Goa, marking the start of construction on a 30,000-square-foot unit dedicated to producing primary aerostructures and complex assemblies. The Bhoomipujan, or groundbreaking ceremony, took place at Plot No. 61-B, adjacent to the existing facility. The new facility, designed as a three-story building, […]
Airbus has inaugurated a new headquarters and training center for its India and South Asia operations, located at Delhi International Airport in New Delhi. The facility, now operational, is designed to serve as the regional hub for Airbus’ commercial, helicopter, and defense divisions and will support training needs in the area. According to a company […]
