Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 16 February 2026 to collaborate on advanced defence technologies. The agreement was signed in Bengaluru and focuses on co-development and co-indigenisation across multiple defence domains. The MoU covers collaboration in Fibre Optics and Photonics, Tank Electronics, Naval Systems and […]
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said on 19 February 2026 that Embraer and the Mahindra Group plan to work towards establishing a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capability in India for the C-390 Millennium aircraft, subject to its selection in the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme. The announcement follows a strategic partnership signed […]
Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Limited is expanding beyond its core aero tooling operations into precision components, nuclear energy and semiconductors as part of a strategy to reduce sectoral and geographic concentration, while reporting a record order book of INR 2.1 billion as of 12 February 2026. The company expects its revenue mix to shift over […]
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed a joint venture agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense (SED), France, to establish a joint venture company for the production of the Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (HAMMER) smart precision-guided air-to-ground weapon in India. The operationalisation of the agreement is subject to regulatory and administrative approvals in both countries. […]
Airbus Helicopters and Tata Advanced Systems Limited inaugurated a final assembly line (FAL) for the H125 helicopter in Vemagal, Karnataka, on 17 February 2026. The facility is expected to deliver the first “Made in India” H125 in early 2027. The Vemagal facility, described as India’s first private-sector helicopter FAL, will undertake full assembly, integration and […]
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italy-based ALA Group to collaborate on opportunities in India’s aerospace and defence supply chain market, estimated at approximately USD 28 billion. The agreement, announced on 16 February 2026, establishes a strategic framework to jointly pursue opportunities, initially in India with potential to […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Bengaluru on 16 February 2026 to review ongoing projects related to indigenous military gas turbine engine development. The minister was briefed on projects under development, collaboration with Indian industry, academia and research institutions, and support […]
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) inaugurated a Missile Integration facility at its Bengaluru premises on 16 February 2026 and flagged off the Akash 3rd and 4th Regiment Combat Systems while unveiling the Mountain Fire Control Radar. The company also remotely inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence (CoE-AI) in Pune and formally launched its Artificial […]
Aequs Limited has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Guidance, the nodal agency of the Government of Tamil Nadu, to establish a large-scale Aerospace & Defence manufacturing cluster at SIPCOT Shoolagiri in Krishnagiri district. The agreement was executed on 16 February 2026 and covers the manufacture of components for aircraft engines, landing gear […]
Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has announced the results of its Satellite Bus as a Service (SBaaS) Announcement of Opportunity for hosted payload platforms. Astrome Technologies, AZISTA INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED and Dhruva Space have been selected to develop indigenous modular small satellite bus systems capable of hosting multiple payloads and supporting future […]
