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.
Goodluck Defence & Aerospace Limited secured its technical qualification for the supply of 155mm HE M1A4 ready-to-fill artillery shells following an assessment of manufacturing capabilities and compliance with the procurement’s technical requirements.
The first consignment includes 11 non-air-conditioned Shovon Chair Cars, three air-conditioned Chair Cars, two air-conditioned Sleeper Cars and two air-conditioned Power Cars equipped with guard accommodation and luggage space. RITES confirmed the dispatch on October 13, describing it as another achievement in India’s railway export programme.
The project highlights India’s growing capabilities in indigenous aerospace engineering, electric propulsion and advanced maritime transportation. By developing a vehicle capable of flying close to the water, Waterfly Technologies aims to create faster and more efficient transportation options for coastal cargo movement, island connectivity and offshore logistics.
Aerolloy Technologies’ selection for another set of critical titanium components marks an important expansion of its existing relationship with Safran Aircraft Engines, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial aircraft propulsion systems.
India’s indigenous unmanned aviation industry has received a significant boost with the Technology Development Board
JSR Dynamics’ official product information confirms that its Jet-Powered Loitering Munition (JPLM) is designed for high-subsonic flight, with a stated range of 290 kilometres and a 27-kilogram warhead. The company is also developing a Jet-Powered Bomb with a specified range of 290 kilometres, alongside guided rockets and a lightweight cruise-missile-class weapon designed for ground or ship launch.
