November 19, 2024
IIT Kanpur’s Research and Technology Park Foundation, Technopark@IITK, has signed agreements with two Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) — UAS Testing Foundation and Communication (Defence) Testing Foundation — to develop dedicated Defence Testing Infrastructure. The facilities, focused on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Communication Systems, are part of the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS), an initiative […]
November 16, 2024
The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has enhanced its manufacturing infrastructure by incorporating advanced CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines. These upgrades are expected to strengthen the organization’s ability to produce high-precision components for jet engines, such as turbine blades and compressor rotors. According to an […]
November 14, 2024
JSW Defence Pvt. Ltd. and U.S.-based Shield AI Inc. have entered a partnership to produce Shield AI’s “V-BAT” Group 3 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in India, targeting local defense and export needs. Under the agreement, JSW Group will invest approximately $90 million over two years, with $65 million to be allocated in the first 12 […]
November 13, 2024
India’s Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Russia’s Rosoboronexport (ROE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 8, 2024, to cooperate on developing advanced variants of the Pantsir air defense system. The MoU was signed during the fifth meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IRIGC) subgroup held in Goa, reflecting an ongoing defense collaboration between […]
November 13, 2024
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the reactivation of its Nashik facility to manufacture 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft under a $1.3 billion contract approved in September 2023. This production order, aimed at replenishing the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet, will resume assembly operations that were previously focused on the Su-30MKI model. HAL expects to […]
November 12, 2024
Kineco Aerospace & Defense has commenced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Goa, marking the start of construction on a 30,000-square-foot unit dedicated to producing primary aerostructures and complex assemblies. The Bhoomipujan, or groundbreaking ceremony, took place at Plot No. 61-B, adjacent to the existing facility. The new facility, designed as a three-story building, […]
November 9, 2024
Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL), a government-owned defense equipment manufacturer, announced it has received additional orders worth ₹500 crore since its previous disclosure on October 7, 2024. This brings BEL’s total order value for the current financial year to ₹8,194 crore. The new orders include laser range finders, communication systems, vessel support and communication equipment, test […]
November 4, 2024
BEML Ltd. has received “Self-Certification” status for its defence equipment from the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Government of India. The certification, valid for three years, enables BEML to certify the quality of its products independently, eliminating the need for third-party inspections on 842 products in its defence equipment portfolio. The self-certification status was conferred […]
October 29, 2024
NTPC has partnered with the Indian Army to establish a solar hydrogen-based microgrid in Chushul, Ladakh, aimed at providing reliable power to remote off-grid Army locations. This system will use hydrogen as an energy storage medium to generate and maintain a steady output of 200 kW year-round, regardless of severe weather conditions. The foundation stone […]
October 29, 2024
Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions (VTDS) has opened a new manufacturing facility in Amritsar, specializing in arms and ammunition for the defence sector. The announcement was made at a press conference held by Punjab Police. The expansion adds to VTDS’s existing manufacturing operations, which include a facility in Jhansi within the UP Defense Corridor. According to […]
