India’s Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal said that the present government’s ambition is to make India a fully developed economy by 2047 and all efforts are being made in this direction. Further, he said that the government’s ambition is to increase the current…
The first spy satellite in India to be made by a local private player is set to be launched in a SpaceX rocket by April and will be used by the armed forces to get discreet information, Economic Times (ET) reported. The satellite that has been built by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) is being…
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to facilitate the establishment of a Sustainable Aviation Hub with a specific focus on technology, research and innovation. Under this MoU, both parties intend to enter into discussions to facilitate Airbus’ establishment of the Sustainable Aviation Hub in Singapore. The…
Rheinmetall, Europe’s largest ammunition maker, plans to open a new plant in Ukraine. Rheinmetall and a Ukrainian partner company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a joint venture which in future will produce ammunition in Ukraine. Notably, the MoU was signed in the presence of Alexander Kamyshin, the Ukrainian Minister for…
The Indian Army is set to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) this year for a project worth an estimated Rs 57,000 crore to produce 1,770 Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs) in India, slated to replace the ageing Russian-origin T-72 tank fleet from 2030 onwards, according to a report by the Times of India (TOI)….
The Indian Navy has reached a significant milestone in enhancing its capabilities, as Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar announced the clearance of a crucial deal to procure 31 Predator drones from the United States (US). The decision was made by the Defence Acquisition Council and sets the stage for the signing of the contract in…
Five missile tracking satellites L3Harris Technologies designed and built has been successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, as part of the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) program and the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 0 (T0) Tracking Layer program. L3Harris’ HBTSS satellite is an on-orbit prototype…
The Indian Air Force’s Sarang aerobatic team is all set to showcase its spectacular aerobatics manoeuvres at the Singapore Airshow 2024 being held here next week. Notably, the five-day mega gathering from February 20-25 at the Changi Exhibition Centre will witness over 1,000 participating companies from more than 50 countries and regions, organisers Experia said…
The Indian Defence Ministry has approved a proposal to procure nine maritime surveillance aircraft for the Indian Navy and six maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard. The proposed acquisition involves the construction of 15 maritime patrol aircraft, which will be based on C-295 transport aircraft that are being manufactured in India in a…
Indian Air Force demonstration exercise Vayu-Shakti 2024 was held on Saturday evening at the Pokhran Range near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The exercise showcased the IAF’s offensive and defensive capabilities across the day and night. This year’s Vayu-Shakti exercise featured joint operations with the Indian Army, highlighting the seamless coordination between the two branches of the…
