The Indian Air Force is responsible for operating aircraft and helicopters assigned to the transportation of India’s senior constitutional authorities. These missions require specialised aviation capabilities, including dependable aircraft performance, secure communications, operational flexibility and appropriate protection against potential security threats.
The company has substantial experience in manufacturing tracked artillery platforms, including the K9 Vajra-T 155 mm/52-calibre self-propelled howitzer currently serving with the Indian Army.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the helicopters will undertake reconnaissance and surveillance, combat-related missions, search and rescue operations involving military personnel, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief activities.
Successful completion of the demonstration provides valuable flight-test data for assessing the aircraft’s emergency recovery performance. However, the demonstration does not establish that every emergency landing scenario has been validated or that the helicopter has received final military certification.
The four 300-tonne Sullage Barges are intended to support the collection and handling of liquid waste associated with maritime operations. Such vessels contribute to waste-management arrangements that allow naval platforms to comply with applicable marine pollution prevention requirements.
The new vessels are designed to supplement the Navy’s existing Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels (NOPVs), providing additional platforms for maritime surveillance, offshore asset protection and security operations.
Paar Autonomy is addressing this technological challenge through GNSS-independent visual-inertial navigation. According to the company’s official website, the technology combines visual information with inertial measurements to support autonomous navigation without relying exclusively on satellite positioning.
Sigma Advanced Systems announced the latest order through a regulatory disclosure on 26 October 2026. The company stated that the agreement, valued at US$102.23 million, covers the manufacture and supply of base bleed units for 155 mm artillery ammunition.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore on 26 October. Around 82% of the proposed procurement value is expected to be sourced from Indian industry
Thales has worked with Indian industrial partners for several years, developing relationships with manufacturers and engineering organisations capable of supplying components and specialised services for its international operations.
