Monthly Archives: September, 2025

Navy

India shipbuilder GRSE Signs Five MoUs to Strengthen India’s Maritime Ambitions under ‘Samudra Se Samriddhi’ Mission

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GRSE Signs Five MoUs to Strengthen India’s Maritime Ambitions under ‘Samudra Se Samriddhi’ Mission:  Gujarat/Kolkata, 20 September 2025: In a significant step towards realizing India’s vision of becoming one of the world’s top five shipbuilding nations by 2047, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) signed five strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Saturday, 20th September 2025, during the launch of the ‘Samudra Se Samriddhi’ Mission at Bhavnagar. The initiative, inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, is a cornerstone of India’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision, a blueprint aimed at revitalizing the nation’s maritime industry and strengthening its position in the global shipbuilding sector.

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Thales Signs Strategic Maintenance and Technology Contracts with India’s Largest Airline, IndiGo

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Thales-IndiGo Sign Strategic Maintenance and Technology Contracts: New Delhi, India – September 18, 2025 – In a landmark move to strengthen its long-term relationship with India’s largest airline, Thales, a global leader in aerospace technologies, has signed two major contracts with IndiGo, India’s biggest carrier. The agreements, which cover both avionics maintenance and cutting-edge flight…

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Israel’s Iron Beam Laser Defense System Ready for Deployment After Successful Trials

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Israel’s Iron Beam Laser Defense System: Tel Aviv, September 18, 2025 — A groundbreaking leap in air defense technology is set to change the dynamics of modern warfare. After a series of successful tests, the Iron Beam, a high-power laser air defense system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in collaboration with the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), is ready for operational deployment. The system, which has completed its extensive testing phase, will soon be integrated into Israel’s Iron Dome defense network and is poised to become a key element of the country’s defense strategy.

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World Market

IAI’s NeuSPHERE Demo Day: Indian Deep-Tech Startups Showcase Groundbreaking Solutions

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IAI’s NeuSPHERE: Indian Deep-Tech Startups – AquaAirX, Inferigence Quotient, Keploy, & Dyau Robotics Showcase Groundbreaking Solutions: New Delhi, September 15, 2025 — Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a global leader in aerospace and defense, hosted its first-ever NeuSPHERE Demo Day, presenting the innovations of its inaugural cohort of Indian startups. The virtual event, which took place on September 15, featured a series of groundbreaking solutions in deep-tech, aimed at transforming industries ranging from defense to green energy.

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Navy

Rheinmetall Will Acquire Naval Vessels Lürssen, Forming a New German Naval Powerhouse

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Rheinmetall Will Acquire Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL): Düsseldorf, Germany – September 16, 2025 — In a landmark move set to reshape Europe’s defense industry, Rheinmetall AG has reached a strategic agreement with the Lürssen Group to acquire Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL), a leading military shipbuilder based in Bremen. The acquisition marks Rheinmetall’s official entry into naval shipbuilding, significantly broadening its defense portfolio and positioning the company as a cross-domain defense provider.

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Air Force

Explained: India’s New Defence Procurement Manual 2025: What It Means and Why It Matters

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14 September 2025 India’s Ministry of Defence has released a significantly updated version of the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, bringing much-needed reforms to how the Armed Forces handle their operational and maintenance-related purchases. This revised manual, approved on 14 September by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, replaces the previous edition that was in place since 2009.

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BEML-DIAT Forge Strategic Partnership for Innovation in Defence and Aerospace Technologies

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BEML-DIAT’s Strategic Partnership for Defence and Aerospace Technologies: September 14, 2025: In a move set to propel India’s self-reliance in the Defence and Aerospace sectors, BEML Limited, a leading Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence (GoI), has joined forces with the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), a prestigious deemed university also under the Ministry of Defence. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering academic excellence, technological innovation, and strategic collaboration in key areas of defence research.

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Navy

India to Host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in Chennai in 2027: A Milestone for Maritime Cooperation

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India to Host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in Chennai in 2027: September 14, 2025, India is set to take center stage in global maritime diplomacy, with the announcement that it will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Chennai in 2027. The summit, which coincides with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), will provide a high-level platform for maritime authorities worldwide to address emerging challenges, reinforce international cooperation, and explore innovative solutions to the complex issues facing the world’s oceans.

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Aviation

Bharat Forge and Windracers Forge Strategic MoU to Revolutionize UAV Operations in India

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DSEI 2025 -Bharat Forge and Windracers Forge Strategic MoU: September 12, 2025, In a groundbreaking move set to enhance India’s UAV capabilities, Bharat Forge Limited (BFL), India’s largest forging and advanced engineering group, has announced a strategic collaboration with Windracers Limited, a leading UK-based manufacturer of the world’s most advanced dual-use heavy-lift drone. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deploy, localize, and apply Windracers’ ULTRA Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) across India, marking a significant step in India’s technological and defense innovation.

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Space

Japan’s Astroscale, India’s NSIL Join Hands for Space Debris Inspection Mission

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Japan’s Astroscale, India’s NSIL Join Forces for Space Debris Inspection Mission: Tokyo, Japan – September 11, 2025. In a major step toward enhancing global space sustainability efforts, Astroscale Japan Inc., a leading player in satellite servicing and orbital debris management, has signed a launch agreement with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) for its upcoming in-orbit satellite debris inspection mission, ISSA-J1. The mission is scheduled for launch in spring 2027 aboard India’s trusted Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

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India Emerges as a Reliable Defence Supplier with Landmark Artillery Spare Parts Contract for UAE

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KSSL, UAE’s EDGE Group entity MP3 International Contract for Artillery Spare Parts: Abu Dhabi, UAE — In a historic move marking a significant step in India’s growing influence in the global defence market, Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, has secured a landmark contract with the UAE’s MP3 International for the supply of critical spare parts for large-calibre artillery systems. The agreement, signed between Khalifa Al Ali, CEO of MP3 International, and Neelesh Tungar, CEO of KSSL, underscores India’s rising stature as a reliable and trusted supplier of defence equipment to key international partners.

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World Market

DSEI 2025: Thales Unveils DCM5, A Sovereign Cryptography Solution for the Quantum Age

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Thales Unveils DCM5, A Sovereign Cryptography Solution for the Quantum Age: London, UK — At the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025 exhibition, Thales has unveiled its latest breakthrough in data protection: the DCM5 cryptography solution. Designed to counter both current cyber threats and future quantum computing challenges, DCM5 is a sovereign, future-proofed encryption system built to safeguard the most sensitive communications for global defence and government operations.

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Strengthening Maritime Partnerships: Indian Navy’s 1TS Engages in Long-Range Training Deployment in the Southwest Indian Ocean

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Indian Navy’s 1TS Engages in Long-Range Training Deployment in the Southwest Indian Ocean:  September 10, 2025 In a move that highlights India’s commitment to deepening maritime cooperation across the Indian Ocean Region, the ships of the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS)—INS Tir, INS Shardul, and ICGS Sarathi—have embarked on a significant Long Range Training Deployment (LRTD). Arriving in La Réunion and Port Louis on September 8, 2025, these visits represent not only a critical training mission but also a reaffirmation of India’s strategic and diplomatic objectives in the region.

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Postings

Thales Appoints Ankur Kanaglekar as Vice-President for India, Strengthening Commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat

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In his new role, Kanaglekar will be responsible for overseeing Thales’ strategy and operations across a wide array of sectors, including aerospace, defence, cyber, and digital technologies. His primary focus will be on scaling up industrial collaboration, strengthening local engineering capabilities, and advancing cutting-edge solutions tailored to India’s growing technological needs.

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Indra and Tata Advanced Systems Commission First Lanza Naval 3D Air Surveillance Radar for Indian Navy Warship

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Indian  Navy Gets Indra-Tata Advanced Systems Commission Lanza Naval 3D Air Surveillance Radar:  New Delhi, India — Indra, a global leader in aerospace, defence, and mobility engineering, in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), has successfully delivered and commissioned the first-ever Lanza Naval 3D Air Surveillance Radar (3D-ASR – Lanza-N) aboard an Indian Navy warship. The advanced radar system, developed through a strategic partnership, marks a significant milestone in the enhancement of India’s naval defence capabilities.

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Air Force

Italy, Japan, UK Launch GCAP Electronics Evolution Consortium to Advance Next-Generation Fighter Technology

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Industry Partners – Leonardo, Mitsubishi Electric & ELT Launch GCAP Electronics Evolution Consortium: London, UK – September 9, 2025 – A powerful new consortium, GCAP Electronics Evolution (G2E), has been officially formed to spearhead the development of integrated sensing and communication systems for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The partnership, which includes industry giants Mitsubishi Electric (Japan), Leonardo UK (UK), and Leonardo and ELT Group (Italy), marks a critical step forward in the international collaboration to design the next generation of combat aircraft.

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Army

Israel’s Elbit Systems Unveils Frontier: A Next-Generation AI-Based Border Defense System

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Elbit Systems’ Frontier – AI-Based Border Defence System: London, UK – September 9, 2025 – Elbit Systems Ltd. has launched Frontier, a groundbreaking, AI-powered wide-area persistent surveillance system designed to revolutionize border defense. The system was officially showcased for the first time at the DSEI 2025 exhibition in London, marking a significant leap forward in addressing the growing complexity of modern security threats.

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India Prime Minister Modi Will Open Crucial Military Commanders’ Meet Next Week

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Prime Minister Modi Will Inaugurate Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata: New Delhi, 08 September 2025 – The stage is set for the Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) 2025, a key strategic event that will bring together India’s top military and civil leadership to deliberate on the future of the country’s Armed Forces. Scheduled to take place in Kolkata, West Bengal, from September 15 to 17, this year’s conference carries the theme, ‘Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future’, underlining the Armed Forces’ commitment to modernization, operational preparedness, and adapting to the evolving geo-strategic landscape.

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Germany’s Bundeswehr Approves New Training System for Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle

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German Military Approves New Training System for Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle: Düsseldorf, Germany – The German Bundeswehr has taken a significant step forward in modernizing its military training systems, with the approval of a new, state-of-the-art simulation system for the Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) Puma. Developed by Rheinmetall, the highly advanced system is designed to replicate complex combat scenarios, ensuring that soldiers can train in environments as close to real-world conditions as possible.

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Aviation

DRDO Hosts Conclave to Strengthen MSMEs for Defence R&D in Uttar Pradesh’s Defence Industrial Corridor

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DRDO DTTC MSME Defence Technology Conclave – Uttar Pradesh’s Defence Industrial Corridor: In a major initiative to bolster the defence manufacturing ecosystem, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) organized a conclave aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups to play a more integral role in India’s defence sector. Held on September 6, 2025, at the DRDO’s Defence Technology and Test Centre (DTTC) in Lucknow, the conclave focused on advancing Uttar Pradesh’s Defence Industrial Corridor, a key strategic initiative to make India a global leader in defence technology and innovation.

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Diplomacy

India-Singapore Defence Working Group Meets in Singapore to Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Regional Security Cooperation

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India-Singaopre Defence Working Group Meeting: Singapore, 05 September 2025 – The 16th India-Singapore Defence Working Group meeting was held on September 4, 2025, in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in the growing strategic partnership between the two nations. Co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) from India’s Ministry of Defence, and Colonel Daxson Yap,…

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Army

DRDO Transfers Advanced Materials Technologies to Industry Partners

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DRDO Transfers Advanced Materials Technologies to Industry Partners: Hyderabad, 04 September 2025 – In a significant step towards strengthening India’s defence manufacturing capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred three cutting-edge materials technologies to industry partners. The transfer took place at the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) in Hyderabad on August 30, 2025. The event was graced by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, who handed over the Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) documents to the respective industry representatives.

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Army

Hyundai Rotem-Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Join Hands for Trophy APS

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Israel’s Rafael, South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem Join Hands for Trophy APS: MSPO, Kielce – September 2025 – Israel’s defence technology company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and South Korean engineering gieant Hyundai Rotem Company (HRC) have officially signed a Teaming Agreement to cooperate on the integration, production, marketing, localization, and full lifecycle support of the TROPHY Active Protection System (APS) on Hyundai Rotem’s K2 Main Battle Tank and future platforms for the Republic of Korea.

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Space

Andøya Space and Rheinmetall Join Hands to strengthen European Space Capabilities

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Andøya Space and Rheinmetall to Cooperate to Strengthen European Space Capabilities: Andøya, Norway – Norway’s Andøya Space and German defence company Rheinmetall’s nordic entity Rheinmetall Nordic AS have agreed to increase mutual commercial capabilities for civil and military space operations. According to a press statement issued Monday, both the companies have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) in this regard. The purpose of this partnership is to respond to increasing security demands in Europe by rapidly deploying satellites and space assets.

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