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Quantum Leap: India Unveils Asia’s Largest QPU Foundry

Bengaluru has taken a monumental step forward in global deep-tech manufacturing. Quantum computing startup QpiAI, has officially inaugurated an eight-inch Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) manufacturing facility in Jakkur, establishing what is now Asia's largest...

Air Force Turns to 3D Printing Amid Russian Spare Shortages

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has turned to advanced 3D printing technology to bypass critical spare part shortages from Russia, producing essential rubber components in-house. Strained by ongoing geopolitical conflicts, Russian manufacturers have faced...

Elbit Systems Sweden to Launch THMS Mobile Battlefield Networking Platform at DALO 

Hernin, Denmark. Elbit Systems Sweden AB, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., that specialises in advanced digitisation, communication, and radio technologies for modern land forces, will launch its new Tactical High Mobility Shelter (THMS)...

As India’s Private Space Sector Expands, Tripura Opens New Pathways for Young Talent 

Mumbai: As India’s private space sector enters a new phase of growth, young talent from Tripura is getting a direct opportunity to connect with one of the country’s leading space-tech companies, Skyroot Aerospace.  The engagement was part...

Do228 NXT Makes its African Debut at El Alamein Airshow in Egypt and AAD 2026 in South Africa

Oberpfaffenhofen. In September 2026, General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) will put a major focus on Africa. With two trade show appearances, the German aircraft manufacturer is highlighting the strategic importance of the African continent...

Iran Firmly Denies Any Direct or Indirect Negotiations with United States

Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei August 17 firmly denied reports of any direct or indirect negotiations with the United States. He dismissed claims of active bilateral dialogue between Tehran and Washington, stressing...

US Air Force Looks to Acquire Next-Gen Target Drones

Washington: The US Air Force wants target drones that can mimic the performance of a variety of aircraft, from stealth fighters and heavy bombers to large and small drones. The goal is to create a...

Ramping Up Production: US Army Requests 133,000 GMLRS Rockets by 2034

Washington: With questions about stockpiles swirling, the US Army is issuing a call to ramp up production of ground-launched rockets. The service sent out a request this week for manufacturing 133,014 Guided Multiple Launch...

US Space Force, Japan Launch Sensor Aboard Japan’s QZS-7

Washington: A US Space Force Space Domain Awareness payload was launched successfully August 10 aboard Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellite 7, or QZS-7, completing a bilateral effort that places American sensors on Japanese navigation satellites. The US...

Boosting Tomahawk Missiles Output: US Awards Raytheon $22.9 Billion Contract

Washington: The US military, scrambling to rebuild depleted stocks of high-tech weaponry, on August 17 said it had awarded RTX unit Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract to dramatically boost the output of Tomahawk missiles. The...

Decisive Stage for India’s Fighter Jet Engine Effort as Safran–GTRE Joint Venture Awaits CCS Approval

New Delhi:  India’s fighter jet engine effort has reached a decisive stage, with the Safran–GTRE joint venture for a 120 kN turbofan now tabled before the Cabinet Committee on Security for approval, which was...

First Fully Indigenised AK‑203 ‘Sher’ Assault Rifle Successfully Produced and Test-Fired

New Delhi: Indo‑Russian Rifles Private Limited has achieved a landmark breakthrough by successfully producing and test‑firing the first fully indigenised AK‑203 “Sher” assault rifle at its Korwa facility in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. This prototype marks...

Ambrish Tripathi Assumes Charge as Director (Human Resources) of BEL

Bengaluru: Ambrish Tripathi assumed charge as Director (Human Resources) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on August 13, 2026. Prior to this appointment, he was General Manager of BEL’s Kotdwar Unit since...
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