The widebody aircraft are currently parked at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and were acquired following a protracted insolvency process. Read More
New Delhi: In a major boost to indigenous defence manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on February 12, 2026 signed a contract worth ₹2,312 crore (approximately $278 million USD) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the acquisition of eight Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). Read More
India’s Defence Acquisition Council Clears $43 Billion Deal for Rafale Fighters, P-8I Maritime Aircraft: New Delhi: In a major push to bolster India’s air and maritime combat capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on February 12, 2026, approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹3.60 lakh crore (₹360,000 crore) — roughly $43 billion USD at current exchange rates. Read More
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) and a KKR-led consortium have acquired ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) in a landmark transaction valued at USD 10.9 billion. The consortium will acquire an 82% stake in STT GDC from parent ST Telemedia for USD 5.1 billion. Upon completion, KKR will hold a 75% stake, while Singtel retains 25%, factoring in the conversion of existing redeemable preference shares. Read More
DRDO Transfers Advanced Materials Technologies to Industry Partners: Hyderabad, 04 September 2025 – In a significant step towards strengthening India’s defence manufacturing capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred three cutting-edge materials technologies to industry partners. The transfer took place at the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) in Hyderabad on August 30, 2025. The event was graced by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, who handed over the Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) documents to the respective industry representatives. Read More
The Dassault-Tata partnership is a significant development. The Nagpur facility, a joint venture between Dassault and TASL, is already producing major sub-assemblies for the Rafale. These are not just minor parts, but complex and critical components that form the backbone of the aircraft. This includes the entire rear fuselage section of the Rafale, from the cockpit to the tail, a testament to the trust Dassault has placed in the manufacturing capabilities of its Indian partner. Read More
AeroShul Technologies Will Build Loitering Munition Swarms for Indian Army: New Delhi: In a significant leap towards modernizing its artillery capabilities, the Indian Army has selected Gurugram-based startup AeroShul Technologies Pvt Ltd to develop its ambitious Multi-Barrel Loitering Munition (MBLM) system. This cutting-edge project, born from the Defence Minister's ADITI 2.0 initiative, aims to transform existing artillery rocket systems into precision strike platforms with extended range and enhanced lethality. Read More
Malabar 2024 will feature a wide range of naval platforms, including destroyers, frigates, corvettes, fleet support ships, long-range maritime patrol aircraft, jet aircraft, integral helicopters, and submarines. Special Forces from all four nations will also participate in the exercise. Read More
The latest maintenance contract aligns with the Indian government's ongoing efforts to modernize and self-rely in the defense sector. By ensuring the continued operational readiness of critical training simulators, Zen Technologies is contributing to the overall preparedness and effectiveness of India's armed forces. Read More
ABHED Bulletproof Jacket: New Delhi, India – A breakthrough in ballistic protection has been achieved by India's apex defence research body - the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, a premier engineering institute in New Delhi. The joint effort has resulted in the creation of the ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat) lightweight bulletproof jackets. Read More
