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 […]
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Sep 19, 2026
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Bharat Forge, Pratt & Whitney Canada To Evaluate Turboprop Engines
Bharat Forge Ltd and Pratt & Whitney Canada will work together to evaluate the integration of advanced turboprop engines into a high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programme developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The collaboration supports India’s indigenous unmanned aerial systems efforts under the Government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Pratt & […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 15, 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 […]
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Sep 5, 2026
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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
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Aug 26, 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
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Aug 23, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Zen Technologies Bets Big On DAP 2026 To Boost Defence Order Pipeline
Defence technology company Zen Technologies Ltd expects India’s evolving defence procurement framework and continued push for indigenisation to accelerate order inflows, while reiterating its guidance of achieving a cumulative turnover of ₹4,000 crore across FY27 and FY28. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, Chairman and Managing Director Ashok Atluri said […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 7, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Zen Technologies Unveils India’s First Man-Portable Anti-Drone System
Defence technology company Zen Technologies Ltd has unveiled India’s first indigenous high-altitude Man-Portable Anti-Drone System (MPADS), designed to protect troops operating in mountainous and remote terrains against the growing threat of hostile drones. The company chose Kargil Vijay Diwas to launch the new system, saying it honours the courage and sacrifice of the Indian Armed […]
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Jul 26, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Zen Technologies Gets Arms Licence, Expands Into Heavy Weapon Systems
Zen Technologies has secured an arms manufacturing licence from the Government of India under the Arms Act, 1959, marking a significant expansion of its defence capabilities. The licence enables the company to manufacture 12.7mm, 23mm, 30mm, and 40mm cannons, critical weapon systems with applications across air defence, naval operations, and counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) roles. […]
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Apr 17, 2026
