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Asiatic Lions Return to Barda Wildlife Sanctuary After 144 Years as Scientific Study Confirms Habitat’s Conservation Potential

Barda Wildlife Sanctuary lies across the Porbandar and Devbhumi Dwarka districts of Gujarat, covering approximately 192.31 square kilometres. Located in the Saurashtra region, the sanctuary contains a mosaic of dry forests, grasslands, scrub vegetation and rugged hills that provide habitats for several species of wild animals.

Cosmochute Develops Reusable Lunar Robotics Platform, Raises $1.5 Million to Advance Moon Exploration

Cosmochute was established by Janhavi Gore, Amit Chowdhary and Dhruv Alok Sangal, bringing together expertise in aerospace engineering, robotics and technology development. The company focuses on building reusable infrastructure that can support long-duration activities on the Moon rather than developing individual robotic systems exclusively for one mission.

India Explores Partnership in France’s Sixth-Generation Fighter Programme as Development Plans Advance

India’s interest comes at a time when advanced fighter aircraft programmes increasingly emphasise stealth, artificial intelligence, network-centric operations, autonomous aircraft integration and next-generation propulsion. A potential partnership with France could provide opportunities for Indian aerospace organisations to participate in developing technologies intended to shape military aviation beyond 2040.

General Atomics Reportedly Offers Gambit 5 Carrier-Based Combat Drone to Indian Navy

General Atomics is reportedly exploring opportunities to introduce the Gambit 5 into India’s future naval aviation architecture. The aircraft has been conceived as an autonomous platform capable of complementing crewed fighter jets by undertaking selected missions and supporting larger naval air operations. Its development forms part of a broader international effort to integrate unmanned combat aircraft into frontline aviation formations.

BHEL Approves ₹500 Crore Expansion of Thermal and Nuclear Power Equipment Manufacturing at Haridwar

The ₹500 crore capital investment will support the establishment of additional manufacturing facilities at BHEL’s Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant in Haridwar. The expansion will strengthen the company’s ability to manufacture equipment for thermal and nuclear power-generation projects, two sectors that require sophisticated engineering, precision manufacturing and stringent quality standards.

HAL’s Indigenous Light Utility Helicopter Nears Final Certification, First 12 Deliveries Targeted for FY 2027–28

The reported delivery programme represents an important transition for the LUH from development and flight evaluation towards operational production. Limited Series Production enables aircraft manufacturers and military operators to introduce a new platform in controlled quantities while establishing production, maintenance and operational support arrangements.

India’s Exports to US Rise to $50.81 Billion in April–September 2026 Despite Tariff Disruptions

India’s merchandise exports to the United States rose from $45.73 billion during April–September 2025 to $50.81 billion during April–September 2026, representing an increase of approximately $5.08 billion. The expansion demonstrates the resilience of bilateral merchandise trade despite changes in tariff structures and uncertainties surrounding international trade policies.

Tata Advanced Systems Reportedly Considering LAMV 4×4 Production in Morocco

According to Moroccan newspaper L’Opinion, Tata Advanced Systems is examining the possibility of integrating the LAMV 4×4 into its existing Moroccan manufacturing operations. The proposed addition would expand the company’s product portfolio beyond the heavier WhAP 8×8 platform and enable the facility to manufacture vehicles intended for different military requirements.

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