MANUFACTURING BEML Ups Defence, Aerospace Push With Advanced Platforms & Systems

BEML Ltd is stepping up its presence in the defence and aerospace sectors, pursuing opportunities in high-impact domains as it seeks to evolve from a platform manufacturer into a comprehensive systems integrator. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, BEML Chairman & Managing Director Shantanu Roy said the company is strategically […]

CW Bureau · Sep 6, 2026

MANUFACTURING MIL Partners With Drogo Aerospace To Develop UAVs, Loitering Munitions

Munitions India Ltd (MIL), a defence public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Drogo Aerospace Pvt Ltd to collaborate on the design, development and integration of indigenous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and loitering munition systems. The MoU was signed in Pune by Yashwanth Bonthu, Founder and […]

CW Bureau · Sep 5, 2026

B HAL, Safran Sign Contract To Develop Aravalli Helicopter Turboshaft Engine

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed a contract with SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt. Ltd. for the design, development, manufacture, supply and lifecycle support of a new-generation high-power helicopter engine in the 3,500-4,000 shp class. Named Aravalli, the turboshaft engine has been selected to power HAL’s upcoming 13-ton Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) […]

CW Bureau · Aug 26, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE GRSE, YIL Perform Bhoomi Puja For Five Brownfield Expansion Projects

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), a Navratna Defence PSU, and Yantra India Ltd (YIL) have performed bhoomi puja for five brownfield expansion projects across West Bengal, with the initiatives aimed at strengthening shipbuilding, defence manufacturing and indigenous industrial capabilities. Three projects of GRSE mark a significant step towards enhancing the shipyard’s manufacturing capacity […]

CW Bureau · Aug 24, 2026

MANUFACTURING Indian Navy Gets Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft Mangrol Made By CSL

Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) has delivered Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built for the Indian Navy, strengthening the country’s indigenous naval shipbuilding capabilities. The vessel was delivered to the Indian Navy on August 21, 2026. Built with more than 80% indigenous content, Mangrol is designed to undertake underwater surveillance and Anti-Submarine […]

CW Bureau · Aug 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Indrajaal-Sigma Consortium Secures Order For Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicles

Indrajaal Autonomous Defense Systems and Sigma Advanced Systems have secured orders worth ₹155 crore for Indrajaal Ranger, an anti-drone patrol vehicle designed to extend counter-drone security beyond military installations to border villages, VVIP routes and urban areas. The Indrajaal-Sigma consortium has received a ₹145 crore order from the Home Ministry, while an urban police agency […]

CW Bureau · Aug 18, 2026

MANUFACTURING India Optel Introduces Indigenous GARUD Binoculars For Civilian Market

India Optel Ltd (IOL), a Mini Ratna category-I defence public sector undertaking under the Department of Defence Production, has entered the civilian optics market with the launch of its indigenous ‘GARUD’ high resolution binoculars. Developed and manufactured by Ordnance Factory, Dehradun, a unit of IOL, GARUD brings defence-grade optical technology to civilian users, reinforcing the […]

CW Bureau · Aug 14, 2026

MANUFACTURING India’s Defence Industry Set To Grow 19% Annually To ₹3 Lakh Cr By FY29

India’s defence industry is expected to expand from ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY26 to ₹3 lakh crore by FY29, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 19%, while maintaining PBILDT margins of 20–22%, according to CareEdge Ratings. The growth is expected to strengthen domestic defence capabilities, reduce import dependence and enhance India’s position […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 2026

MANUFACTURING AM/NS India Supplies Specialised Steel For Indian Navy’s INS Malvan

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has supplied 100% of the specialised steel required for INS Malvan, the Indian Navy’s latest indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Watercraft (ASW-SWC), underscoring the growing role of domestic steelmakers in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. The vessel was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 22, 2026, at Karwar, Karnataka. […]

CW Bureau · Aug 6, 2026

MANUFACTURING Lohia Aerospace, Massivit In Pact For Large-Format Additive Manufacturing

Lohia Aerospace Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Israel-based Massivit to establish India’s first commercial large-format additive manufacturing facility for composite tooling and critical aerospace components, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s indigenous aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. The joint manufacturing alliance will see Massivit’s large-format 3D printing platform installed at Lohia […]

CW Bureau · Aug 4, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE HAL Charts ₹14,000-Cr Capex To Expand Production, MRO Capacity

India’s Maharatna defence company Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has drawn up a capital expenditure plan of ₹14,000 crore over the next five years to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) infrastructure. The planned investment will primarily be directed towards expanding manufacturing facilities and establishing repair and overhaul capabilities for various […]

CW Bureau · Aug 4, 2026

MANUFACTURING Sunita Tools, Polish Defence Co. Sign MoU For Drone Manufacturing JV

Sunita Tools Ltd has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Polish defence company to collaborate on the research, design, development and manufacture of ISR drones, loitering ammunition and smart drone ammunition. The collaboration envisages the formation of a joint venture in India, with Sunita Tools holding a majority stake. The MoU is […]

CW Bureau · Jul 30, 2026