The Indian Light Tank (ILT) has successfully completed a round of firing trials at an altitude exceeding 4,200 meters, demonstrating accurate results across multiple ranges, according to a press release issued by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This trial follows Phase I evaluations conducted in desert conditions in September 2024. The ILT, a […]
The Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹13,500 crore agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets. The deal is intended to address the shortfall in the Indian Air Force’s fleet caused by the loss of 12 aircraft in accidents over the past two decades. The new aircraft will […]
BEML Limited has been awarded a ₹136 crore contract by the Ministry of Defence for the supply of High Mobility Vehicles (HMV) 8×8. These vehicles, designed and manufactured by BEML, will be used in the Battle Field Surveillance System (BFSS) Project. The HMV 8×8 is equipped with features such as an independent suspension system, a […]
BEML Limited has received a contract worth INR 83.51 crore from the Ministry of Defence to supply 50-ton trailers designed for the transportation of battle tanks. The trailers, which feature a payload capacity of 50 tonnes, are engineered to be towed by BEML’s HMV 8×8 vehicles. Key specifications include 12 twin-wheels for stability on challenging […]
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has inaugurated a radar maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad, India, under its subsidiary HELA Systems Private Limited. The facility will focus on servicing radar systems for the Indian Armed Forces, including maintenance of power systems, cooling systems, IT integration, radar testing, and calibration. This initiative aligns with India’s […]
IIT Kanpur has introduced a textile-based broadband metamaterial microwave absorber, named Anālakṣhya Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System (MSCS), designed to enhance stealth capabilities in defense applications. The system reportedly achieves near-perfect wave absorption across a broad spectrum, aiding in countering Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging and providing protection against radar-guided missiles. The technology was developed by […]
A two-day event, Defence Partnership Days, will be held on November 28-29, 2024, in New Delhi, bringing together representatives from India’s Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence, and the private sector. The event is organized by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies and Indian Military Review and aims to facilitate interactions through targeted business-to-government (B2G) […]
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the appointment of Ravi K as its new Director (Operations). He will oversee strategic and functional planning, capacity optimization, capability enhancement, and the implementation of an upgraded IT framework across the company. Ravi K previously served as Executive Director (Corporate Planning) at HAL and brings over 30 years of […]
BEML Ltd and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research and development in marine applications. The partnership aims to create innovative solutions for the maritime sector, with a focus on indigenization and reducing dependency on imports. The MoU, signed on November 26, 2024, in New Delhi, […]
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 […]
