The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a mechanical and material testing facility in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, under the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS). The facility will be located within the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor and developed through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) comprising both public and […]
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) has completed the installation of a second 30mm Naval Surface Gun (NSG 30), developed in India, on the second Arnala-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC). The weapon is integrated with an Electro-Optic Fire Control System (EOFCS) and has undergone sea trials demonstrating firing accuracy. The NSG 30 […]
Nibe Limited, a manufacturer of defence and industrial systems, has signed a technology transfer and licensing agreement with Elbit Systems Land Ltd. for the production of the Precise & Universal Launch System (PULS) in India. The agreement was executed on 26 July 2025 and covers the local manufacturing of a long-range artillery rocket system capable of […]
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a defence electronics company under the Ministry of Defence, has initiated plans to construct a new mass manufacturing facility in Palasamudram, Andhra Pradesh. The project aims to enhance the capacity of BEL’s Electro-Mechanical Systems Business Unit (EM SBU). To support the project, BEL has issued a Letter of Intent to RITES […]
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted flight trials of the upgraded Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3. The tests were carried out at the National Open Area Range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The V3 model is an enhanced variant of the earlier ULPGM-V2. According to DRDO, ULPGM-V3 is equipped […]
Patel Engineering Works, in partnership with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), has completed a major refit of INS Kalpeni, a Car Nicobar-class Fast Attack Craft of the Indian Navy. The overhaul aimed to restore operational readiness and extend the vessel’s service life. Key mechanical and systems upgrades included the replacement of two main engines, […]
Naval Group and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) have signed an agreement to integrate an indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), into the Indian Navy’s Kalvari-class submarines. These submarines, built by MDL using technology transferred from Naval Group’s Scorpene design, will undergo modifications to accommodate the […]
Bang Design has developed the industrial design for two new software-defined military radio systems—a manpack unit for platoon-level use and a handheld variant for section-level deployment. The visual and interface design work was done in collaboration with engineering firm Cyient, which led the technical development of the devices. The project involved creating a rugged and […]
RENK Group AG, a supplier of drive solutions for military and civil applications, has inaugurated a new production facility in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu, as part of its strategy to expand local manufacturing capabilities for the defence and industrial sectors. The facility is intended to serve domestic projects and support global demand through exports, aligning with […]
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd launched the eighth and final Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) for the Indian Navy on July 21, 2025. The vessel, named Ajay, marks the completion of the ASW SWC series contracted to GRSE. The launch ceremony took place at GRSE’s facility in Kolkata and was attended […]
