RRP Defense will design, engineer and tailor the germanium lenses to meet BEL’s specific technical and operational requirements for advanced defence applications. RRP Defense, a leading Indian original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specialising in advanced electro-optical systems and thermal imaging technologies, has secured an order worth nearly ₹298 million from Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) for the...
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India’s SDHI Lands Landmark Oman Defence Ship Deal
Scheduled for delivery within 18 months, the training ship will feature a cutting‑edge navigation system, an advanced communications suite, and helicopter operation capability, creating a world‑class learning environment at sea. In a significant boost to India’s maritime industry, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd (SDHI), the country’s largest shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company, has secured...
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It’s India’s Turn to Take Global South’s Aspirations to Stars, Say Space Leaders at ISpA Conclave
Participants emphasised that India must ensure space is no longer dominated solely by the Global North, but instead compete and collaborate to make the sector more inclusive. As India prepares to send its astronauts into space and expand its footprint in the global space economy, sector leaders at the India International Space Conclave (IISC) 2025...
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Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and DRDO Sign MoU to Develop Smart Tech Solutions for National Security
The agreement paves the way for joint research in logistics, chip design, and advanced encryption to strengthen indigenous defence systems. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), India’s first university in the transportation and logistics sector under the Ministry of Railways, and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the country’s premier defence research agency under the Ministry of...
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Embraer-Mahindra Alliance to Deliver C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft for IAF
The alliance will explore manufacturing, assembly, supply chain and MRO opportunities to position India as a regional hub for the C-390 Millennium. In a strategic boost to India’s aerospace manufacturing ambitions, Brazilian aerospace major Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra Group have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to advance the C-390 Millennium aircraft for...
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Avantel Unveils ₹560-Million Hyderabad Facility to Boost Indigenous Aerospace and Defence Technologies
The facility is expected to create over 300 direct jobs and more than 1,000 indirect employment opportunities, delivering a significant boost to Telangana’s high-tech manufacturing ecosystem. Avantel Ltd, a leading player in satellite communications and defence electronics, has inaugurated its second facility in Hyderabad to expand its footprint in indigenous aerospace and defence innovation. The...
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GST on Drones Slashed to 5% in Major Tax Reform, Boosting India’s UAV Sector
Uniform taxation rate to reduce prices and spur drone adoption across agriculture, defence, and infrastructure. In a landmark move to support emerging technologies and industrial growth, the GST Council has approved a uniform 5 per cent goods and services tax (GST) on all categories of drones. The reform, announced at the 56th GST Council Meeting,...
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Defence Budget Set for Rs.500 Billion Top-up
Following successful missile strikes on nine major terror camps in Pakistan, India is reportedly considering an additional Rs.500 billion defence allocation this fiscal, according to government sources. The military operation, which began on 7 May, was later extended to 11 air bases, crippling Pakistan’s air defence infrastructure. The neighbouring country has long been accused of...
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Operation Sindoor: The Indigenous Edge
India’s aerial strikes on terror infrastructure inside Pakistan under Operation Sindoor have been more than a tactical success. They are also a defining moment for India’s indigenous defence manufacturing. The first phase of the operation, running from May 7-10, saw homegrown technologies in air defence systems to precision-strike capabilities outperform foreign alternatives, proving India’s strategic...
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KINFRA participates in Aero India 2017
Aero India 2017, 'Asia's Premier Air Show', organised by Defence Exhibition Organisation, Ministry of Defence and Government of India, is a biennial Air Show and Aviation Exhibition.