GENERAL HAL To Acquire 50% Stake In Hatsoff, Make It Wholly Owned Subsidiary

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), the state-owned aerospace and defence company, has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 50% stake in Hatsoff Helicopter Training Pvt Ltd from CAE, Canada, for nil consideration. The transaction involves the acquisition of 3.84 crore equity shares held by CAE. Following the transfer, Hatsoff will become a 100% wholly […]

CW Bureau · Oct 2, 2026

AUTO Indian Navy, TVS Motor Flag Off Fleet To Forts Motorcycle Expedition

The Indian Navy, in association with TVS Motor Company, part of TVS Venu and a global manufacturer of two- and three-wheelers, has flagged off the ‘Fleet to Forts’ Motorcycle Expedition from Kohli Stadium at Navynagar in Mumbai. The 14-day expedition will cover more than 1,600 km across Maharashtra and scale 10 forts associated with Chhatrapati […]

CW Bureau · Sep 29, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Flying Wedge Completes 100 Hours Of Flight Testing Of Kaal Bhairava Lite

Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA), a Bengaluru-based Indian AI warfare company, has completed 100 cumulative hours of flight testing of its indigenous FWD Kaal Bhairava Lite aircraft. The milestone comes as the Indian Navy examines requirements for long-range, ship- and shore-launched loitering munitions. Tested in challenging conditions Designed and manufactured in India with an […]

CW Bureau · Sep 25, 2026

MANUFACTURING Cochin Shipyard Lays Keel For First Next-Gen Missile Vessel For Navy

The keel laying ceremony of the first ship under the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project was held at Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) in Kochi on September 18, 2026, marking a key milestone in the construction programme. Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition, was the chief guest at the […]

CW Bureau · Sep 19, 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

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

INFRASTRUCTURE Mazagon Dock Charts Growth Via Exports, Green Shipping, Digital Push

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) has chalked out four strategic pillars for its next phase of growth that will focus on defence shipbuilding, exports, digital transformation and international expansion. MDL is also strengthening its manufacturing capabilities through the upcoming Nhava Greenfield facility, enhanced ERP systems and advanced inspection and fabrication tools. Focus on global expansion […]

CW Bureau · Aug 5, 2026

MANUFACTURING Bharat Forge Secures ₹425-Cr Navy Contract For Gas Turbine Generators

Bharat Forge Ltd (BFL) has secured a ₹425 crore contract from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the supply of Gas Turbine Generators (GTGs) to the Indian Navy, marking the company’s entry into the marine gas turbine business and strengthening India’s push towards defence self-reliance. The contract, awarded under the Buy (Indian) category of the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 20, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE GMR Aero Technic Bags Boeing India Deal For P-8I Aircraft Maintenance

GMR Aero Technic has signed an agreement with Boeing Defence India Pvt Ltd to undertake Phase 56 heavy maintenance checks for the Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft fleet operated by the Indian Navy. Under the agreement, GMR Aero Technic will carry out the maintenance work at its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility located within […]

CW Bureau · May 14, 2026

MANUFACTURING From Steel Plants To Warship: SAIL’s Role In INS Taragiri Commissioning

Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has played a key role in the commissioning of INS Taragiri, the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigates. The warship was inducted into the Indian Navy on April 3, 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s maritime defence architecture. […]

CW Bureau · Apr 5, 2026

MANUFACTURING BEL Nod For 50:50 JV With SED To Make HAMMER Smart Weapon In India

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna defence PSU, has approved the signing of a joint venture agreement with France-based Safran Electronics & Defence (SED) to manufacture the HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) smart air-to-ground weapon system in India, with localisation of up to 60%. The proposed 50:50 joint venture will focus on the […]

CW Bureau · Feb 16, 2026