AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE
Explosive growth: How defence sector became a darling of investors Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund breaks records by collecting Rs 1,676 crores during its NFO period. India's defence sector experiences growth through indigenisation efforts and increased investments. The country aims to enhance its defe...
06 Jul, 2024, 02.58 PM ISTMoU signed to set up 3 testing facilities in Chennai under Defence Testing Infra Scheme The Ministry of Defence revolutionizes defence infrastructure with state-of-the-art facilities in Chennai. With a massive investment of Rs 400 crore under the DTIS scheme, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the MoU exchange in New Delhi sets the...
02 Jul, 2024, 08.19 PM ISTBig Boost to Rudra and Prachand helicopters: Adani Defence and Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets in India Adani Defence & Aerospace has partnered with Thales Group to produce 70mm rockets in India, supporting the "Make in India" initiative. This collaboration aims to enhance India's defence capabilities with locally produced rockets for HAL Rudra and Pr...
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US has 'some concerns' over India-Russia military engagement: Kurt Campbell US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has expressed concerns over India's military and technology engagement with Russia, but also has confidence in New Delhi to advance partnership in key areas. The US is seeking to develop a deeper and strong...
26 Jun, 2024, 10.17 PM ISTDefence Ministry signs 350th iDEX contract with SpacePixxel Technologies for miniature satellite development The Ministry of Defence signed its 350th iDEX contract with SpacePixxel Technologies Pvt Ltd for developing a miniature observation and imaging satellite for the Indian Air Force. This initiative aims to innovate in space electronics by miniaturisin...
26 Jun, 2024, 01.45 PM ISTTo navigate through 'turbulent times', India must invest in modernisation of armed forces: IAF chief His remarks come amid the backdrop of evolving geopolitics with conflicts being seen in some of the regions of the world. This "multi-faceted landscape" requires such military personnel who are not only adept at combat but also possess a deep unders...
25 Jun, 2024, 06.41 PM ISTEstonia promotes tech sharing, joint production with Indian defence companies NATO member Estonia, known for its expertise in IT and cyber security, is seeking closer cooperation with India to jointly develop defence technology. Indian companies are invited to partner with Estonian startups and tech players to explore specifi...
23 Jun, 2024, 08.51 PM ISTDefence ministry issues RFP for procurement of 156 light combat helicopters The Indian defence ministry has initiated the procurement process for 156 light combat helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). The initial tender has been issued, with 90 for the Army and 66 for the Indian Air Force. The 5.8-tonne twin-eng...
18 Jun, 2024, 08.22 PM ISTAdani Defence collaborates with UAE-based EDGE Group, signs cooperation agreement Adani Defence and Aerospace has signed a cooperation agreement with UAE-based EDGE Group, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups. As per an official joint press release issued on Tuesday, the agreement aims to establish a ...
11 Jun, 2024, 10.58 PM ISTAdani def & aero, EDGE Group sign agreement to set up global platform leveraging capabilities of both firms Adani Defence & Aerospace and a leading group in the UAE have signed a cooperation agreement to establish a global platform leveraging their capabilities to cater to global and local customers.
11 Jun, 2024, 08.14 PM ISTMoving beyond Airbus & Boeing: What will it take for India to make its own commercial airliner? India is already a growing sourcing hub for the global defence and aerospace industry. With government help, this ecosystem can, in time, be developed to support the development of a commercial plane. That is how we made our space programme, experts...
10 Jun, 2024, 09.53 AM ISTIndia's Make-in-India defence projects, include K-9 Vajra Howitzers and fighter jet engines, await post-election approval India's defence agenda post-elections includes crucial projects like acquiring K-9 Vajra howitzers and Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft engines. These projects, initially scheduled for approval in March, were postponed. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)...
29 May, 2024, 06.15 PM ISTNorth Korea says its latest satellite launch exploded in flight North Korea's attempt to launch a new military reconnaissance satellite ended in failure on Monday when a newly developed rocket engine exploded in flight. The launch came just hours after Pyongyang issued a warning that it would try to launch a sat...
27 May, 2024, 09.28 PM ISTSpacetech startup GalaxEye tests SAR tech on NAL’s pseudo satellite GalaxEye CEO Suyash Singh said that the company tested its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology on a subscale high altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) developed by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL).
22 May, 2024, 06.01 AM ISTCan homemade BrahMos propel India to become Asia's top defence supplier? India's delivery of BrahMos missiles to the Philippines signifies a significant milestone in its defence export ambitions. The move not only strengthens bilateral ties but also showcases India's technological prowess and commitment to self-reliance ...
24 Apr, 2024, 11.58 AM ISTSouth Korea, Romania pledge defence cooperation amid reports of contract in works South Korea and Romania have pledged to enhance defense industry cooperation, including joint production of weapons, as South Korea aims to become the world's fourth-largest arms exporter. South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace is reportedly in talks for a ...
23 Apr, 2024, 05.07 PM ISTRashtriya Raksha University signs MoU with French Starburst Aerospace RRU and Starburst Aerospace's MoU aims to enhance aerospace, defence, and security innovation. The 100 million euros venture fund and export support for Indian startups align with the India-France Strategic Partnership, fostering enterprise creation...
23 Apr, 2024, 03.37 PM ISTIndia delivers first batch of BrahMos missile system to Philippines: Here's all you need to know India delivered first batch of BrahMos missiles to the Philippines on April 19, two years after signing a $375 million deal. Indian Air Force transported missiles and launchers to the Philippines via military transport aircraft. BrahMos Aerospace Pv...
19 Apr, 2024, 03.46 PM ISTSouth Korea's Hanwha Aerospace to spin off industrial solutions businesses from defence South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace announced plans to spin off its semiconductor equipment and video surveillance businesses to focus on its defense division. The spin-off will separate chip equipment maker Hanwha Precision Machinery and surveillance ca...
05 Apr, 2024, 05.31 PM ISTWant to export jet engines in future, says defence minister Rajnath Singh Defence minister Rajnath Singh said that he has directed officials to look at all possible collaboration opportunities to make India self-reliant. He referred to the engine manufacturing agreement between GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics for t...
29 Mar, 2024, 12.19 AM IST