Sagar Defence Engineering presented its latest autonomous maritime platform during SWAVLAMBAN 2026, held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on 26–27 October. The event brought together representatives of the Indian Navy, defence manufacturers, startups, micro, small and medium enterprises, academic institutions and research organisations to promote indigenous innovation.
The Defence Minister identified the limited domestic availability of certain raw materials, including rare earth elements, and the absence of specific technologies as important causes of external dependence.
The proposals reflect the Armed Forces’ increasing emphasis on battlefield mobility, integrated surveillance, precision engagement, counter-drone protection and indigenous military platforms. They also represent a substantial potential procurement pipeline for India’s public and private defence industries.
The proposed five-year assured-order framework addresses a longstanding challenge within India’s defence innovation ecosystem. Developing military technologies often requires substantial investment in research, engineering, testing and certification, while the number of potential customers remains relatively limited.
L&T Precision Engineering and Systems has expanded its existing relationship with SCHOTTEL to cover Controllable Pitch Propeller shafting systems intended for commercial ships. The move broadens the companies’ cooperation into an important segment of marine propulsion equipment.
Dr Joshi confirmed that the company has adopted a phased approach to increasing the missile’s range. The original BrahMos missile was developed with a strike range of approximately 290 kilometres, but subsequent improvements have enabled longer-range operations.
Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited confirmed that Nagastra-2 completed its technical trials at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in August 2026. The Rajasthan facility provides an environment for evaluating military equipment under field conditions, including systems developed for land warfare applications.
According to FITT, IIT Delhi, the system enables tank operators to identify friendly targets through the use of existing Laser Range Finder equipment. This approach is particularly relevant to armoured warfare, where crews must make identification decisions while operating under demanding conditions.
Millworks Technologies has received two developmental purchase orders from separate divisions of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The first order, issued by HAL’s Overhaul Division, covers the manufacture and supply of oxygen valve assemblies for the Hawk advanced jet trainer operated by the Indian Air Force.
The coating has been designed for military environments where radar absorption must be combined with mechanical strength and resistance to operational conditions. DRDO’s technical documentation identifies applications involving airborne and land-based defence platforms, particularly those requiring reduced radar reflections from selected surfaces.
