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SAMANVAY 2025: DRDO transfers 8 defence technologies to industry at Bengaluru meet

At SAMANVAY 2025, DRDO transfers 8 defence tech to industry

The technology transfers is a part of the government’s push to deepen private sector involvement in defence manufacturing. Read More

Mazagon Dock, Swan Defence sign pact to build landing platform docks for Indian Navy

MDL, Swan Defence ink pact to build amphibious vessels for Navy

These vessels are considered crucial for power projection, amphibious operations, and humanitarian assistance missions. Read More

HAL to manufacture Russian SJ-100 aircraft under UDAN scheme

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has signed an agreement with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation to manufacture the Sukhoi Superjet 100 in India. Read More

AMCA programme: L&T, BEL join forces for India’s fifth-generation fighter production

L&T, BEL join hands for fifth-generation AMCA programme

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has formed a strategic partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to support advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA) programme of the Indian Air Force. Read More

Bharat Forge and UK’s Windracers announce strategic MoU to advance UAV operations in India at DSEI UK 2025

Bharat Forge, UK’s Windracers ink MoU for UAV operations in India

Bharat Forge Limited and the UK-based manufacturer of dual-use heavy-lift drone, Windracers Limited, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the deployment, localization and application of Windracers Ultra unmanned aerial vehicles across India. Read More

‘Kaalabhairav’: Defence startup Flying Wedge secures $30 million export deal for indigenous combat drone

Defence startup Flying Wedge bags $30m export deal for combat drone

Bengaluru-based Flying Wedge Defence claims breakthrough with AI-powered autonomous aircraft designed to challenge foreign dependency. Read More

India’s defence production hits record ₹1.51 lakh crore as private sector gains ground

India’s defence output hits record mark, private sector gains ground

Defence output surges 18% while export authorizations increase by 17%, signalling robust growth in self-reliance push. Read More

Boeing appoints Alay Parikh to lead business development for defence and services in India

Boeing appoints Alay Parikh to lead business development in India

Boeing has appointed Alay Parikh as director of business development for its defence and services business in India, reinforcing the company’s commitment to strengthening operations and accelerating growth in the region. Read More

GRSE delivers advanced frigate Himgiri to Indian Navy in indigenous defence-manufacturing milestone

GRSE delivers P-17A frigate Himgiri to Navy in indigenous milestone

Garden Reach Shipbuilders achieved historic 801st vessel delivery as part of ₹21,833 crore Project 17A programme. Read More

India tests its first quasi-ballistic missile ‘Pralay’ for conventional strike in Odisha

India conducts successful test-flights of ‘Pralay’ missile in Odisha

The DRDO conducted two consecutive successful test-flights of India’s first indigenously developed tactical quasi-ballistic missile – Pralay from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island. Read More