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AeroDef 2025: Uniting Aerospace and Defence Manufacturers for Growth and Sustainability

indian aerospace and defence sector is on the cusp of remarkable growth, propelled by a strategic focus on indigenous manufacturing. This transformation is opening-up significant opportunities for private sector firms and MSMEs, particularly in...

BEML CMD Honoured with Samarpan PSU Award at PSU Transformation Conclave 2025

New Delhi: Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director of BEML Limited, has been conferred with the prestigious Samarpan PSU Award at the 4th Edition of the PSU Transformation Conclave 2025, held in New Delhi...

GRSE Commences Construction of State-of-the-Art Acoustic Research Ship for NPOL, DRDO

Kolkata: It was a red-letter day for Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, when it commenced construction of an Acoustic Research Ship (ARS) being built for the Naval Physical...

Pentagon Expands List of Commercial Drone Capabilities Certified for Military Use, Selects 37 Systems and Components

Washington: The Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) announced February 14 it has selected 37 systems and components to add to its list of commercial drone capabilities certified for military use, pending final approvals to ensure...

Saildrone Successfully Deploys Voyager USV in Jordan, Integrated with New Protective Equipment to Safeguard Against Jamming and Allow Operations in GPS-Denied Environment

Milan: Saildrone, a US manufacturer of unmanned surface vessels, has integrated new protective equipment onto its drone boats operating in the Middle East to safeguard them against widespread jamming of communication systems in the...

Game-Changer: Primordial Labs’ Developed Software ‘Anura’ Enables Voice-Controlled Drones

Washington: Hovering over old Civil War-era farmland, a small quadcopter is told to go up 125 feet and then move 50 metres north of a specific target on the ground — in this case,...

Boosting Aviation Ecosystem: Government Plans to Take Up 50 Airport Development Projects in 5 Years

New Delhi: The government plans to take up 50 airport development projects, including new airports, in the next five years as holistic efforts are being made to boost the country's aviation ecosystem. Currently, there...

India’s Ambition to Build its Own Regional Aircraft is Bold, But First, Do the Homework: Experts  

New Delhi: As India eyes small aircraft manufacturing, India’s ambition to build its own regional aircraft is bold, but without clear data, realistic planning, and sustainable demand. Experts fear it could be more dream...

GRSE Commences Production of Multipurpose Vessel Project

Kolkata: It was a momentous occasion for Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd on Thursday, April 17, 2025, as the shipyard cut steel for the eight ship Multipurpose Vessel (MPV) project being executed for...

MS Dhoni Backed Drone Startup Garuda Aerospace Secures ₹100 Crores in Series B Funding from Venture Catalysts to Propel Indigenous Drone Manufacturing and Innovation 

Chennai: Garuda Aerospace, India’s most valuable drone startup, has successfully raised ₹100 crores in its Series B funding round from Venture Catalysts (VCAT), at a valuation of $250 million.  This strategic infusion of capital marks a major milestone in Garuda Aerospace’s...

Escalating Tensions: China Retaliates, Orders Domestic Airlines to Stop Deliveries of Boeing Jets, Cease Purchase of US-Made Aviation Parts

New Delhi: In a major development, China has reportedly instructed its domestic airlines to halt the delivery of Boeing jets and cease purchases of US-made aviation parts. This decision comes amidst escalating tensions between...

Belora Airport to Make it’s Debut on Aviation Map on April 16

Amravati: After overcoming multiple hurdles and long delays, Belora airport — located about 15 km south of Amravati city — is finally set to make its debut on the aviation map on April 16. The...

Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed at Revitalising Shipbuilding Industry

Washington: President Donald Trump on April 9 signed an executive order aimed at revitalising an American shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from the People’s Republic of China. Language...
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