News
Mon 14 Apr 2025
: Ahmedabad-based Optimized Electrotech has raised USD 6 million in a funding round to support the expansion of its manufacturing and development of artificial intelligence-powered imaging systems for defence and space applications. The funding round...
Sat 12 Apr 2025
: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted release trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘Gaurav’ from April 8 to 10, 2025. The 1,000 kg class weapon was released from a Su-30 MKI aircraft and demonstrated a range of...
Fri 11 Apr 2025
: Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Indian manufacturer of cyber secure drones, that uses patented control and communication systems, and propritory autopilot for UAVs is offered at matching prices in place of Chinese Drones banned for...
Thu 10 Apr 2025
: A new laboratory for analyzing aircraft flight data and cockpit recordings has been inaugurated at the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in New Delhi. Developed with an investment of INR 90 million, the facility is designed to enhance...
Wed 09 Apr 2025
: Airbus has entered into a manufacturing agreement with Mahindra Aerostructures for the production of fuselage assemblies for its H130 light helicopter. The Indian company is scheduled to deliver the first fuselage in the first quarter of 2027.
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Tue 08 Apr 2025
: Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has completed a static fire test of the third stage of its Vikram-1 launch vehicle. The test marks a step forward in the company’s efforts to manufacture and deploy its private commercial launch system into low...
Mon 07 Apr 2025
: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has acquired a 740,000 square foot land parcel in Karnataka’s Vemgal Industrial Area to establish a new aerospace manufacturing facility. The land was purchased under a lease-cum-sale agreement with the Karnataka...
Mon 07 Apr 2025
: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a contract with India’s Ministry of Defence for the supply and integration of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites for Mi-17 V5 helicopters operated by the Indian Air Force. The deal, finalized on April 7, 2025...
Sat 05 Apr 2025
: Bharat Forge has commenced operations at its new defence manufacturing facility in Jejuri, Maharashtra. The facility, developed by its subsidiary Kalyani Strategic Systems, focuses on artillery systems, armoured vehicles, and related defence...
Sat 05 Apr 2025
: Bharat Forge announced that it exported 100 artillery guns, including 18 Advanced Towed Artillery Guns (ATAGs), to several countries in 2024, with a portion of these deliveries made to European customers. The company stated that these exports...
Fri 04 Apr 2025
: An infantry soldier in the Indian Army has developed a 35 kg Octacopter drone equipped for surveillance, payload delivery, and remote firing. The drone, built by Hawaldar Varinder Singh of the 22 Sikh Regiment, has an operational range of 8–10...
Thu 03 Apr 2025
: The Ministry of Defence has signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Prachand, valued at INR 62,700 crore (excluding taxes). The helicopters will be supplied over a...
Thu 03 Apr 2025
: SITA has completed the acquisition of CCM, an Italian company specializing in airport interior design and production. The move is intended to integrate technology with infrastructure planning, focusing on optimizing airport layouts for efficiency...
Wed 02 Apr 2025
: Pixxel has announced that its three Firefly satellites, launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 in January 2025, have successfully begun capturing and transmitting hyperspectral images. The satellites are producing imagery with a 5-meter resolution...
Wed 02 Apr 2025
: Nabhdrishti Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based aerospace startup, has raised USD 3 million in a seed funding round led by Accel, with participation from IIMA Ventures and other existing investors. The company plans to use the funding to advance the...