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The latest figures released by the Ministry of Defence on 31 August 2026 show that the country’s 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings recorded 15.4% growth in turnover, compared with approximately ₹1.12 lakh crore in FY 2024-25. Their combined profit after tax reached ₹23,136 crore, representing year-on-year growth of 15.6%.
A self-protection jammer is an electronic-warfare system designed to improve a fighter aircraft’s survivability against hostile radars and radar-guided weapons. It works by transmitting carefully generated radio-frequency signals intended to disrupt or confuse enemy radar tracking and targeting.
Major Rajprasad, an officer of the Corps of Engineers and 7 Engineer Regiment, began developing the system after examining the risks faced by troops while dealing with IEDs and clearing terrorist hideouts. Government records from the earlier stages of the project identify him as Captain Rajprasad R.S. and recognise Xploder under the iDEX4Fauji initiative as an unmanned IED-disposal remotely operated vehicle. The project subsequently matured as he continued his service and development work.
The specialised vessel was commissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on 31 August 2026, with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan presiding over the ceremony. Its induction gives the Navy another large, purpose-built platform capable of supporting some of the most demanding underwater operations undertaken by a modern naval force.
At first glance, Martlet and VSHORADS appear to occupy almost the same battlefield space. Both are compact guided missiles intended to defeat threats operating at relatively short ranges and low altitudes. Their design philosophies, guidance systems and tactical employment, however, are markedly different.
The operation was conducted on 29 August 2026 under severe constraints imposed by altitude, strong mountain winds, difficult terrain and rapidly fading daylight. With little margin available for either aircraft performance or time, the pilots stabilised their helicopter with just one skid touching the slope, enabling the casualty to be taken aboard before lifting away from the mountain.
The sharp increase has been driven primarily by a landmark ₹2,205-crore order from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for critical subsystems associated with the indigenous Uttam radar programme. At the same time, Astra Microwave is positioning itself for additional opportunities involving the Virupaksha radar, Angad electronic-warfare systems, anti-drone systems, software-defined radios and other DRDO electronic-warfare programmes.
AXISCADES’ Board approved the transaction on 28 August 2026, while the company issued a detailed press release on 30 August. The acquisition values Cloud Wave at an enterprise value of approximately ₹260 crore, subject to finalisation of accounts and adjustments under the definitive agreements. The initial 90% stake will be acquired for cash, with completion targeted by 30 September 2026. AXISCADES may subsequently acquire the remaining 10%, subject to the terms of the agreements.
Shree Refrigerations disclosed the order to the stock exchanges on 29 August 2026. According to the regulatory disclosure, the contract was awarded by the Controller of Procurement, Material Organisation, Mumbai, Indian Navy. The order is valued at ₹3.93 crore excluding GST and is to be completed within 365 days, with delivery scheduled by 28 August 2027. The underlying order is dated 28 August 2026.
Under a Memorandum of Understanding announced on 30 August 2026, Tata Advanced Systems has been selected as the Javelin Joint Venture’s prime Indian partner for prospective in-country co-production of the Javelin All Up Round. The arrangement envisages establishing final assembly and integration capabilities in India while also examining the manufacture of selected missile components within the country.
