Daily Archives: June 19, 2025

A Pivotal Review of India’s Defence Acquisition Procedure Aims to Untangle Decades of Delays

India begins Defence Procurement Procedure (DAP 2020): New Delhi, India – In a move signalling a determined push for efficiency and self-reliance, India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a comprehensive review of its critical Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020. This significant undertaking, initiated under the banner of 2025 being declared the ‘Year of Reforms’, aims to meticulously align the nation’s defence procurement mechanisms with broader government policies, particularly those championing indigenous capabilities and streamlined processes.

Anduril and Rheinmetall Forge Strategic Alliance for European Autonomous Defence

Anduril-Rheinmetall Join Forces to Develop Autonomous System for European Market: Berlin, Germany – In a significant strategic development set to reshape Europe’s defence landscape, American technology firm Anduril Industries and German defence giant Rheinmetall have announced a wide-ranging partnership to co-develop and manufacture a suite of software-defined autonomous systems. This collaboration, unveiled today, aims to rapidly extend the availability of cutting-edge autonomous mission capabilities for European defence forces, focusing on speed, modularity, and shared sovereignty.

Thales and Skydweller Partner for Zero-Carbon, AI-Powered Aerial Surveillance System

Thales-Skydweller Will Jointly Develop Zero-Carbon, AI Powered Aerial Surveillance Systems: Paris, France / Oklahoma City, USA – In a significant collaboration aimed at transforming aerial surveillance capabilities, Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies, and Skydweller Aero Inc., an innovative transatlantic aerospace company, have announced a strengthened partnership. The alliance will focus on developing a novel aerial surveillance solution that combines Skydweller’s extreme endurance, zero-carbon footprint unmanned aircraft with Thales’ SMART RADAR technology, enhanced by Artificial Intelligence.

Airbus-MTU Aero Engines Accelerate Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development for Clean Aviation

Airbus MTU Aero Engines Partner for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Based Aero Engines for Sustainable Aviation: Paris, France – In a significant move towards sustainable aviation, aerospace giant Airbus and engine specialist MTU Aero Engines have formalized a strategic partnership, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance hydrogen fuel cell propulsion technology. This collaboration, announced today at the 55th Paris Airshow, is poised to be a critical step in the ongoing efforts to decarbonize the aviation industry.