Defense

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.

The procurement represents a step towards maintaining and enhancing the communication capabilities of the Kamorta-class corvettes. These vessels form an important component of the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities and operate with integrated sensors, weapons and communication systems designed for modern naval operations.

According to the Kenyan media, representatives of the Kenya Defence Forces were introduced to several Indian-manufactured armoured vehicle platforms for possible evaluation. The reported discussions focused on mine-resistant vehicles capable of providing enhanced protection to military personnel operating in high-risk environments.

Sigma Advanced Systems announced the development through a regulatory disclosure submitted to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.

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.