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According to media reports online, Rolls-Royce has proposed developing an engine capable of producing more than 120 kilonewtons (kN) of thrust, suitable for future variants of India’s fifth-generation stealth fighter. Company representatives have also indicated their willingness to pursue extensive localisation, with Indian participation extending into engineering design, manufacturing and intellectual property development.

The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,563 crore contract with New Space India Limited for the acquisition of GSAT-7C, a dedicated military communication satellite for the Indian Air Force. The satellite will be designed, developed and manufactured indigenously, strengthening India’s capabilities in secure space-based military communications.

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited confirmed that it had initiated an interaction involving a Russian delegation and the Indian Army to examine potential bilateral collaboration in the modernisation of in-service armoured platforms.

JSR Dynamics describes the MGLD as part of its wider portfolio of indigenously developed guided weapons and autonomous aerospace systems. The programme contributes to India’s expanding private-sector capabilities in defence research, precision engineering, propulsion integration and advanced unmanned aviation.

Both companies confirmed the development through their official corporate announcements. The agreement represents another step in expanding India’s domestic defence supply chains, particularly in small arms manufacturing, where precision engineering, component reliability and consistent production quality are essential.