The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced that the Kaveri engine, developed by its Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), has been approved for inflight testing. The decision marks a step forward in India’s efforts to achieve greater independence in aerospace technology. Originally designed for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), the Kaveri engine […]
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and MEMCO Associates (India) Private Limited. The agreement aims to explore collaborative opportunities in the manufacturing and supply of components for defense and space systems. Under the MoU, the companies will identify and develop components for systems such […]
BEML Limited inaugurated its Futuristic Product Innovation and Incubation Centre (FPIIC) at its Bengaluru facility on December 24, 2024. The event was attended by Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Krishna Swaminathan, along with BEML Chairman and Managing Director Shantanu Roy, senior officials, and defence personnel, according to a press release issued by the company. […]
RRP S4E Innovations Ltd., a manufacturer of defence technology, has secured contracts worth ₹102 crore from the Ministry of Defence for the supply of thermal imaging equipment. The procurement includes Long-Range Thermal Imaging (TI) Cameras valued at ₹68 crore and Smart Thermal Imaging Sights for Small Arms (Smart TI Sight for SA) worth ₹34 crore. […]
Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited (HFCL), a private sector telecom company, has launched a new defence equipment manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, designed to enhance domestic production of critical defense technologies. The facility is equipped to manufacture up to 5,000 Thermal Weapon Sights, 250,000 Electronic Fuzes, and 1,000 units each of High Capacity Radio Relay […]
The Indian Army has inaugurated the Indian Army AI Incubation Centre (IAAIIC) in Bengaluru as part of its efforts to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into military operations. The virtual event was led by General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff. The IAAIIC, developed in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), aims to enhance operational […]
The Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹7,629 crore contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for the procurement of K9 VAJRA-T 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled tracked artillery guns. The agreement, categorized under the “Buy (Indian)” initiative, was formalized in New Delhi on December 20, 2024. According to the Ministry, the K9 VAJRA-T system is […]
The steel cutting ceremony for the first Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) for the Indian Navy took place on December 16, 2024, at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi. The event marked the start of construction for the vessel under a contract signed in March 2023 for six ships, with deliveries expected to begin in […]
Astra Rafael Comsys Private Limited, a joint venture of Astra Microwave Products Limited, has received an order valued at Rs. 255.88 crore from the Ministry of Defence. The contract involves the delivery of 93 additional sets of Software Defined Radios (SDR) LRUs with A kits, SBC 2 cards, and Network Centric Operations applications for Su-30 […]
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has proposed establishing a submarine and warship construction hub in India in collaboration with Mazagaon Dockyards Limited (MDL). According to a report by The Economic Times, This proposal is linked to its bid for the Indian Navy’s P75I project, which involves building six diesel-electric submarines. The company estimates that manufacturing costs […]
