The contract requires Paras Defence to deliver the complete optics and opto-mechanical package by September 27, 2027. The company has also disclosed a performance security amount of approximately ₹79.76 lakh.
The ₹26,176 crore order book spans missile systems, underwater weapons and associated defence equipment. It reflects sustained procurement by the Indian Armed Forces as India expands domestic production of precision-guided weapons under the broader push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
Ayurveda identifies three major supports of health, traditionally described as Trayopastambha: Ahara, or food; Nidra, or sleep; and Brahmacharya, often understood in the broader sense of disciplined and balanced living.
Bharat Forge stated that it showcased an indigenous and distinctive long-range UAV capability in collaboration with Kadet Defence Systems. The company linked the demonstration to its broader objective of strengthening India’s defence and aerospace manufacturing ecosystem through indigenous technology and strategic partnerships.
Inflatable aircraft decoys are designed to resemble real combat aircraft closely enough to mislead hostile surveillance and targeting systems. Their purpose is to create false targets around air bases and dispersed operating locations, forcing an adversary to spend time and resources distinguishing genuine aircraft from replicas.
The programme provides BE, BTech and MSc students with an opportunity to gain exposure to advanced defence research, airborne systems integration and associated engineering disciplines. Applications are being accepted under CASDIC’s 2026 paid internship scheme, with the deadline set for October 11, 2026.
The dry-engine configuration is fundamentally different from the original Kaveri architecture intended for the Light Combat Aircraft. Removal of the afterburner reduces the engine’s maximum thrust but also makes it better suited to an unmanned aircraft where endurance, fuel efficiency, reliability and lower infrared signature can assume greater importance.v
The estimated tender value is ₹122 crore, while the stipulated completion period is 730 days. The procurement is structured as an open, lump-sum works contract covering technical infrastructure and associated facilities required for the initial operational deployment of HALE remotely piloted aircraft.
The 9% growth in manufacturing was the main contributor to the overall rise in industrial production. Because manufacturing has the highest weight within the IIP framework, its performance has a major influence on the headline industrial growth rate.
Official trade data show that cumulative merchandise exports during April-August 2026-27 reached $215.91 billion, compared with $183.21 billion during the same period a year earlier. This represented growth of 17.85%, while total merchandise and services exports during the five-month period rose by an estimated 15.55% to $399.27 billion.
