Developed by DRDO’s Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL), the fuel-cell-based propulsion system is designed to extend the underwater endurance of diesel-electric submarines without requiring them to surface or snorkel frequently for battery charging.
Under the agreement, Paras Defence holds an exclusive licence to manufacture and commercialise the Guardian-1 counter-drone interceptor in India. The system is a high-speed, battery-powered unmanned aircraft designed to intercept relatively inexpensive aerial threats.
Capital expenditure received ₹2.19 lakh crore, compared with ₹1.80 lakh crore in the FY2025–26 Budget Estimates. Of the current allocation, approximately ₹1.85 lakh crore has been earmarked specifically for capital acquisitions, marking an increase of nearly 24%.
India’s objective of securing a 10% share of global 6G patents and standards contributions represents a strategic shift from deploying telecommunications infrastructure to developing technologies that influence future international networks.
The expansion comes as India’s indigenous defence production reached a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY2025–26, representing an increase of 15.6% over the previous financial year. According to the Ministry of Defence, private companies accounted for approximately 24% of total defence production, reflecting their growing participation in India’s defence industrial ecosystem.
Founded in 2024 by Satendra Singh, Prof. B.S. Butola and Dilip Singh, IndigoTex develops wool products, technical textiles and waterless textile-processing technologies. Its research operations are linked to IIT Delhi’s Research and Innovation Park, while manufacturing and finishing capacity is being established at the Rai Industrial Area in Sonipat, Haryana.
An electrocardiogram records the electrical activity of the heart and can help healthcare professionals identify abnormalities that may require further clinical assessment. Conventional ECG systems are generally associated with hospitals, diagnostic centres and clinics, while portable systems can extend basic cardiac assessment closer to patients.
DRDO published the Integration Technology for Uncooled IIR Seeker for R044 and Advanced Light Weight Torpedo for technology transfer on October 6, 2026. The organisation had earlier added the Manufacturing Technology for STANAG-6 (30 mm AP) Armour Panels on October 1.
Aerodrone has separately stated that its drones underwent competitive evaluation under demanding operational conditions, including trials at altitudes reaching 17,500 feet. The altitude figure comes from the company rather than a separate Ministry of Defence announcement, but it aligns with the Army’s wider push to evaluate indigenous drones for operations in the Himalayas and other high-altitude environments.
According to the company’s official project documentation, INOXCVA designed, engineered and installed nearly 4.2 kilometres of Group-Y cryolines between 2014 and 2025. These specialised pipelines are designed to handle helium and nitrogen at temperatures of 4 K and 80 K.
