March 20, 2026
Aerpace Industries Limited has commissioned its integrated research and development (R&D) and manufacturing facility in the Chakan industrial region of Pune. The facility is intended to support the company’s renewable energy and defence manufacturing verticals. A soft launch event was conducted at the facility along with an all-employee strategic alignment session. The session included a […]
March 20, 2026
The Ministry of Defence launched 107 innovation challenges under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) framework at the National Defence Industries Conclave held in New Delhi on 19 March 2026. The initiative is aimed at advancing domestic defence manufacturing capabilities and strengthening participation from start-ups and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). In an official […]
March 18, 2026
Belrise Industries Limited announced the acquisition of Chester Hall Precision Engineering Holdings Limited, a United Kingdom-based precision engineering group serving aerospace, space and defence sectors. The transaction involves the purchase of 100 percent of Chester Hall’s issued share capital through Belrise UK Holdings Limited, a step-down wholly owned subsidiary, and was signed on 18 March […]
March 18, 2026
Amara Raja Design Alpha Private Limited (ARDA), an engineering research and development firm within the Amara Raja Group, has developed an indigenous Power Conditioning Cabinet (PCC) for naval sonar systems, marking its entry into mission-critical defence electronics. The system is designed to support loads of up to 160 kW and is intended for use in […]
March 17, 2026
Tembo Global Industries Limited said its subsidiary Tembo Classic Engineering Private Limited has entered into a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with a public sector undertaking engaged in defence production. The agreement is intended to explore a potential business relationship focused on the indigenous development of defence products for the Government of India. The company said in […]
March 17, 2026
Lokesh Machines Limited has received a supply order from the Directorate General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The order is valued at INR 95.0 million and involves the supply of 9x19mm submachine guns (SMGs) along with accessories, with execution scheduled within 180 days from the date of the […]
March 16, 2026
Sigma Advanced Systems Limited announced a reconstitution of its board as the company prepares for expansion in the aerospace and defence sector. The move includes the induction of Lt. Gen. B. S. Raju (Retd.), Ambassador Nagendra Prasad, and Kartheek Raju as independent directors. The revised board structure is intended to strengthen governance and strategic oversight […]
March 16, 2026
Sigma Advanced Systems Limited has completed the divestment of its entire 36.52 percent equity stake in Extrovis AG, a Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company. The transaction generated USD 15 million, providing additional financial flexibility as the company expands its aerospace and defence operations. The proceeds from the divestment amount to approximately INR 1.3761 billion. The company said […]
March 16, 2026
Naval Group India commissioned a Pneumatic Reducer and Actuator Mechanism (RAM) test facility at its technical workshop in Karwar, Karnataka, to support maintenance activities for the Indian Navy’s Kalvari-class submarines. The facility enables local maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of equipment used in the mast-raising systems of the Scorpène-design submarines. The Pneumatic RAM test facility […]
March 16, 2026
Goodluck Defence & Aerospace Limited, a subsidiary of Goodluck India Limited, has commenced its first overseas dispatch of 155 mm heavy calibre empty shells from its manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh. The shipment forms part of an export order valued at USD 6 million and marks the company’s entry into international defence supply deliveries. The […]
