Daily Archives: June 13, 2025

Max Aerospace to Establish Major Helicopter Manufacturing Facility in Nagpur

Max Aerospace to Invest $960 Million in Helicopter Facility in Nagpur: Nagpur, Maharashtra – Nagpur, the second capital of Maharashtra, is poised for a significant leap in India’s defence and aerospace landscape, as Max Aerospace and Aviation Pvt Ltd announces a massive investment of Rs 8,000 crore (approximately $960 million USD) to establish a state-of-the-art helicopter manufacturing facility. This ambitious project is set to unfold over the next eight years, marking a pivotal moment for indigenous defence production.

Bengaluru Startup Pixxel Secures iDEX SPARK Grant to Develop Hyperspectral, MWIR Payloads

Pixxel Bags iDEX Grant to Develop Hyperspectral and Mid-Wave Infrared Payloads: Bengaluru – Pixxel, a pioneering Bengaluru-based space technology firm renowned for developing the world’s highest-resolution hyperspectral satellite constellation, has announced a significant stride in its collaboration with the Indian defence ecosystem. The company has formally signed a second agreement with the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, securing a crucial SPARK (Support for Prototype and Research Kickstart) Grant.