Defence Industry

Israel Aerospace Industries Bags $700 Million Contract from Israeli MoD

Tel Aviv: While Israel is in the midst of an effort to rebuild its stockpiles of different types of ammunition that have been used extensively in the ongoing war, the Israeli Ministry of Defence...

Airbus Signs New Study Contract to Define France’s Future Maritime Patrol Aircraft 

Paris. The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor, in partnership with Thales, for a risk-assessment study of the future maritime...

South Korea’s Most Capable Surion Helicopter Takes Flight

Christchurch: Korea Aerospace Industries’ production line for the Surion helicopter is receiving a shot in the arm, thanks to the development of two new versions for South Korea’s military, plus production for a new...

Denmark to Spend $2.04 Billion to Strengthen its Arctic Defence

New Delhi: Under a new Arctic and North Atlantic security agreement, Denmark says it will spend 14.6 billion kroner ($2.04 billion) to bolster defence in the region, based on the acquisition of new naval...

New Marine Corps Aviation Plan Focuses on AI, Advanced Technology

Washington: The US Marine Corps released a revised aviation strategy that focuses on using autonomous systems, drones and artificial intelligence-driven software to ensure its aircraft fleet can survive in a fierce war zone. And...

MRFA Acquisition: Saab Ensures Fastest Delivery of Gripen-E

New Delhi: As the IAF looks closely at the full package of choices available for its MRFA acquisition program, SAAB's Gripen offer is a complete package of capabilities to defeat the most advanced threats...

Apache AH-64E Attack Helicopters Delivery Misses Deadline Again

New Delhi: The delivery of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters again missed its deadline, which was set for February 2025. This delay follows a series of setbacks that have pushed back the original timeline significantly. Initially,...

On a Growth Trajectory: Performance Review of GRSE/Q3 FY25

Kolkata: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2024. 9MFY25 Compared with 9MFY24: The Total Income stood at Rs.3,655 Crore in 9MFY25 as against...

First Ever Dual, External Release of Precision-Guided Bomb GBU-54 LRDAM Conducted Successfully from F-35 Fighter Jet

Tel Aviv: The United Operational Test Team (UOTT) conducted the first ever dual, external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) from an F-35. The GBU-54 is a precision-guided bomb that uses...

US Air Force Expands Funding for Prototype Sixth-Gen Fighter Engine

Washington: The US Air Force greatly expanded funding for the prototype engine for the service’s planned sixth-generation fighter. General Electric of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Pratt & Whitney Engines of East Hartford, Connecticut, each received...

Indigenous VHF Radar, Jointly Developed by LRDE and BEL Launched

New Delhi: In a significant advancement for India's defence capabilities, the Indigenous Very High Frequency (VHF) Radar was officially launched on January 29, at Bharat Electronics Limited's (BEL) facility in Ghaziabad. This radar system,...

Navantia UK Announces Investment Plan for Harland & Wolff

Belfast. Navantia UK has announced plans to invest in Harland & Wolff's facilities to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and clean energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the country. Following the recent completion...

Maharashtra Defence and Aerospace Venture Fund: A Catalyst for Innovation, Indigenisation, and Self-Reliance

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Defence and Aerospace Venture Fund (MDAVF), a SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) managed by IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Limited (ICMS), has emerged as a pivotal driver of India's defence,...
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