Monthly Archives: October, 2025

Aviation

Airbus Helicopters Hosts Symposium to Boost Rotorcraft Safety Awareness in India

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Airbus Helicopters Hosts Symposium to Boost Rotorcraft Safety Awareness in India: New Delhi, October 31, 2025 — In a bid to strengthen safety standards within India’s rapidly expanding rotorcraft sector, Airbus Helicopters organized a comprehensive symposium focused on ‘Safety and Support & Services’ in New Delhi on Thursday. The event brought together key stakeholders in the helicopter industry, including regulators, operators, and aviation experts, to discuss critical issues around accident prevention, operational best practices, and the future of safety in India’s growing rotorcraft ecosystem.

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Aviation

Adani Airports Partners with AIONOS to Revolutionize Passenger Experience with AI-Powered Solutions

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Adani Airport – AIONOS AI Partnership: New Delhi, October 30, 2025 — Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), the largest operator of Public Private Partnership airports in India, has entered into a strategic partnership with AIONOS, an InterGlobe Enterprises company and a global leader in enterprise AI, to implement an advanced AI-driven system aimed at enhancing the passenger experience across its airports. This collaboration, announced on October 30, introduces a multi-lingual, omni-channel agentic AI solution designed to provide personalized, consistent, and seamless support to travelers.

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Public Sector

BEML and Dredging Corporation of India Sign Strategic Partnership to Enhance Maritime and Dredging Capabilities

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BEML and Dredging Corporation of India Strategic Partnership:  Mumbai, October 30, 2025 — In a move aimed at boosting India’s maritime and dredging infrastructure, BEML Limited and Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) have signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth approximately ₹350 crore. The agreements, finalized during India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, are set to enhance India’s capabilities in dredging, reservoir de-siltation, and inland waterway development.

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Army

Rheinmetall AG and VMZ Partner to Establish €1 Billion Artillery Ammunition Joint Venture in Bulgaria

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Rheinmetall and VMZ Partner JV for Manufacturing Artillery Shells, Gun Powder in Bulgaria: SOPOT, Bulgaria, October 28, 2025 — In a landmark agreement, Rheinmetall, a global leader in defense technology, and Bulgaria’s state-owned arms manufacturer VMZ (Vazovski Mashinostroitelni Zavodi) have announced the creation of a joint venture focused on the development and production of artillery shells and energetic materials. The deal, which represents one of the largest investments in ammunition production in recent years, involves a total commitment of approximately €1 billion.

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News

Rheinmetall and MBDA’s German Laser Weapon System Moves Closer to Market Readiness

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Rheinmetall and MBDA’s German Laser Weapon System: ReadinessDÜSSELDORF/SHROBENHAUSEN, October 28, 2025 — Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany have reached a significant milestone in the development of a high-energy laser weapon system for maritime defense. After completing a year-long trial phase at sea, the two defense giants have transferred a laser demonstrator to the Laser Competence Centre at the Technical Centre for Weapons and Ammunition (WTD 91) in Meppen for further testing. This move signals that the innovative weapon system, which has shown great potential during previous trials, is now one step closer to market readiness.

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Aviation

CFM RISE Programme: Dust Ingestion Testing Marks Key Milestone in Engine Development

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CINCINNATI, October 28, 2025 — CFM International, the leading aircraft engine manufacturer, has announced the commencement of dust ingestion testing on its next-generation high-pressure turbine (HPT) airfoils as part of its Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) programme. This critical phase in the programme aims to simulate the extreme operating conditions that future engines will face, ensuring that the technologies under development meet rigorous durability standards.

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Indian Cos.

Sanlayan Technologies and Versabyte Data Systems Forge Strategic Partnership to Strengthen India’s Defence Ecosystem

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Sanlayan Versabyte Partnership: Bengaluru, October 27, 2025 — In a significant move aimed at boosting India’s defense sector, Sanlayan Technologies (Sanlayan) has announced a strategic investment in Versabyte Data Systems (Versabyte), a leading player in the defense power electronics market. The partnership is set to accelerate the nation’s push for technological self-reliance in defense and aerospace technologies, with a focus on enhancing indigenous capabilities across key sectors.

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Aviation

PTC Industries Secures GTRE Order for Single Crystal Turbine Blades, Boosting India’s Aerospace Self-Reliance

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PTC Industries Secures GTRE Order for Single Crystal Turbine Blades: New Delhi: PTC Industries Limited has achieved a major milestone by receiving an order from the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) for the production of Single Crystal “Ready-to-Fit” Turbine Blades — a critical component for advanced aero-engines.

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Air Force

India Clears Defence Purchase Worth $9.5 Billion

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India’s Defence Acquisition Council Clears Defence Procurement Worth $9.5 Billion (Rs 79,000 crore): New Delhi, October 23, 2025 — In a significant move to modernise and enhance India’s military capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved proposals worth approximately ₹79,000 crore (USD 9.5 billion) for the procurement of cutting-edge defence equipment for the Indian Armed Forces. The clearance, granted on October 23, 2025, comes at a time when India is intensifying efforts to strengthen its strategic and operational readiness in the face of evolving security challenges.

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Army

Estonia Signs Defence Deal with South Korea’s Hanwha Group to Boost Deep-Strike Capability

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Seoul, South Korea — October 23, 2025 — In a strategic move to bolster its military capabilities, Estonia has signed a defense cooperation agreement with South Korea to purchase the K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers (MRLs), enhancing the country’s deep-strike capabilities. The agreement, signed by Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur and his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back, was announced by the Estonian Ministry of Defence (MoD) later the same day.

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Navy

Operation Sindoor Sends Global Message of India’s Naval Power: Rajnath Singh

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Operation Sindoor Sent Global Message of India’s Naval Power: Rajnath Singh: New Delhi, October 23, 2025 — The Indian Navy’s successful conduct of Operation Sindoor has sent a powerful signal to the world, demonstrating India’s readiness to respond decisively to any challenge, Defence Ministry officials said during the Naval Commanders’ Conference held in New Delhi on October 23, 2025. The operation, which involved a series of strategic maritime manoeuvres, highlighted India’s ability to impose a deterrent posture in the region, forcing Pakistan to limit its naval operations near its coast.

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Navy

India and Japan Strengthen Naval Ties with Successful JAIMEX-25 Exercise

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Japan India Maritime Exercise JAIMEXA 2025: Yokosuka, Japan, October 22, 2025 — The growing strategic partnership between India and Japan in the Indo-Pacific region was once again on display as the two nations’ navies successfully conducted the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX-25), which took place from October 16 to 18, 2025. This exercise, a key component of the ongoing defence cooperation between the two countries, included advanced maritime operations and underscores the shared commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

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Aviation

India to Host APAC-AIG Meeting for the First Time, Strengthening Regional Aviation Safety Cooperation

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APAC-AIG India Meeting: New Delhi, India — In a historic move for the country’s aviation sector, India will host the Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group (APAC-AIG) meeting for the first time, from October 28 to 31, 2025. This prestigious gathering, organized by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on behalf of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, will bring together experts in aviation safety and accident investigation from across the Asia Pacific region.

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Indian Cos.

QNu Labs Puts India on the Global Quantum Security Map at IMC 2025

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QNu Labs Puts India on the Global Quantum Security Map at IMC 2025: New Delhi, India – As India positions itself as a digital powerhouse, QNu Labs has emerged at the forefront of a quantum security revolution, showcasing its cutting-edge hybrid end-to-end quantum cybersecurity portfolio at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. Held under the theme “Innovate to Transform”, IMC 2025 highlighted India’s rapid strides in emerging technologies, including quantum communication, 6G, semiconductor technology, and Li-Fi, with QNu Labs making a significant mark in the realm of quantum security.

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Aviation

Embraer and Mahindra Group Forge Strategic Alliance to Bring C-390 Millennium to India

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Embraer-Mahindra Group Forge Strategic Alliance for C-390 Millennium: New Delhi, India – In a significant move to bolster India’s aerospace capabilities, Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra Group have entered into a landmark Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to advance the C-390 Millennium aircraft for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program. This partnership, unveiled on October 17 alongside the inauguration of Embraer’s new office in Aerocity, New Delhi, aims to create a robust foundation for local manufacturing, assembly, and supply chain infrastructure in India, marking a bold step toward India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) vision.

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Air Force

Embraer Inaugurates New Office in New Delhi, Expands Presence in India’s Aerospace and Defence Sectors

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Embraer India Office New Delhi: New Delhi, India – Embraer, a global leader in aerospace technology, has officially inaugurated its new corporate office in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in its two-decade-long relationship with India. The event, held on October 17, was attended by prominent figures including Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, Brazil’s Minister of Defence, Jose Mucio, India’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, and the Ambassador of Brazil to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega.

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Navy

India’s DRDO Achieves Major Milestone as Hypersonic LR-AShM Missile Enters Serial Production

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DRDO Hypersonic LR-AShM Missile Serial Production: New Delhi, India – In a significant advancement for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully transitioned its Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) hypersonic weapon system into serial production. This breakthrough, announced by Dr. Anil Kumar, Director of DRDO’s Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), marks a critical leap in India’s indigenous hypersonic strike capability and maritime deterrence.

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Army

India Successfully Fires Nag ATGM from Zorawar Light Tank: A Major Step in Modernising Defence Capabilities

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Nag ATGM Fired From Zorawar Light Tank: New Delhi, October 17, 2025: In a significant development for India’s defence capabilities, the Indian Army successfully fired the indigenous Nag Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) from the Zorawar light tank, a highly mobile and versatile combat vehicle designed for high-altitude warfare. The successful test, conducted earlier this week, marks a new milestone in India’s push for self-reliance in military technology.

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Air Force

Defence Minister Inaugurates Third Production Line for LCA Mk1A and Second Line for HTT-40 at HAL Nashik

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India’s Light Combat Aircraft LCA Tejas Mk1A Maiden Flight: Nashik, October 17, 2025: In a significant step towards advancing India’s self-reliance in defence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the third production line for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A and the second production line for the Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Nashik on October 17, 2025. The event also marked the flagging off of the first LCA Mk1A produced at the facility.

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Army

UNTCC Chiefs’ Conclave 2025 Renews Commitment to Strengthen UN Peacekeeping

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UNTCC Chiefs’ Conclave 2025:  New Delhi, October 16, 2025: The UNTCC (United Nations Troop-Contributing Countries) Chiefs’ Conclave 2025, hosted by the Indian Army from October 14-16, concluded today, marking a significant milestone in the global commitment to reinforcing United Nations peacekeeping operations. The three-day event, held in New Delhi, featured high-level deliberations, solemn ceremonies, and key discussions aimed at addressing the evolving challenges of global peacekeeping.

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Army

Prime Minister Modi Dedicates Advanced Night Vision Factory in Nimmaluru, Andhra Pradesh, Strengthening India’s Defence Capabilities

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Dedicates Advanced Night Vision Factory in Nimmaluru, AP: New Delhi, October 16, 2025: In a significant move towards bolstering India’s defense self-reliance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation an Advanced Night Vision factory in Nimmaluru, Andhra Pradesh, on October 16, 2025. This state-of-the-art facility, established by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), is set to play a crucial role in producing advanced electro-optical systems for the Armed Forces, furthering India’s goal of Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defense.

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Air Force

Military Combat Parachute System Developed by DRDO Successfully Tested at 32,000 Feet

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Indian DRDO’s Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) Tested at 32,000 Feet: New Delhi, October 15, 2025: In a major breakthrough for India’s defense capabilities, the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), an indigenously developed technology by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has successfully undergone a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet. This remarkable achievement was carried out by test jumpers from the Indian Air Force, demonstrating the system’s reliability, efficiency, and advanced design features. The MCPS is now the only parachute system in use by the Indian Armed Forces that can be deployed at altitudes above 25,000 feet.

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Army

Ministry of Defence Signs $79 Million Deal with MKU for Advanced Night Sights for Indian Army’s Assault Rifles

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MoD Signs $79 Million Deal with MKU Limited for Advanced Night Sights for Indian Army’s Assault Rifles: New Delhi, October 15, 2025: In a significant step towards enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Army, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract worth $79 million (₹659.47 crore) for the procurement of advanced Night Sight (Image Intensifier) systems for the 7.62 x 51mm SIG 716 Assault Rifles. The agreement, finalized on October 15, 2025, involves a consortium led by M/s MKU Ltd and M/s Medbit Technologies Pvt Ltd. This cutting-edge technology is set to provide Indian soldiers with enhanced operational effectiveness during night operations, particularly by improving target acquisition in low-light conditions.

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Air Force

India’s Military Modernisation in Full Swing: Defence Ministry Spends Over 50% of Capital Outlay by September 2025

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India’s defence budget and capital expenditure: New Delhi, 14 October 2025 India’s defence modernisation drive has gathered formidable pace in FY 2025–26, with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) already having spent over 50% of its allocated capital budget by the end of September. According to official data released by the Press Information Bureau, the MoD has utilised ₹92,211.44 crore, which constitutes 51.23% of the total ₹1.8 lakh crore capital outlay earmarked for the current financial year.

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Navy

India and South Korea Launch Inaugural Naval Exercise Amid Strengthening Indo-Pacific Ties

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India and South Korea Naval Exercise: New Delhi, 14 October 2025 In a landmark move signalling deepening maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, the Indian Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) commenced their first-ever bilateral naval exercise this week in Busan, South Korea. The initiative marks a significant step forward in India’s strategic outreach in East Asia and comes amid a flurry of similar naval collaborations with China’s maritime neighbours.

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Army

India Will Host UN Peacekeeping Conclave in New Delhi, Bringing Together Chiefs from 32 Nations

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Indian Army UN Peace Keeping Conclave Delhi: New Delhi, October 12, 2025 — In a significant diplomatic and military initiative, the Indian Army is set to host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16, 2025. The high-level gathering will bring together senior military leaders from 32 countries that play a key role in UN peacekeeping operations around the world.

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News

Goodluck India Begins Commercial Production of Artillery Shells, Bolstering India’s Defence Capabilities

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Goodluck India Begins Commercial Production of Artillery Shells: New Delhi, India – In a major development for India’s defence sector, Goodluck India Limited, through its defence arm Goodluck Defence and Aerospace Ltd, has officially commenced the commercial production of artillery shells at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sikandrabad, Uttar Pradesh. This move is expected to significantly contribute to India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) initiative, strengthening the country’s indigenous defence capabilities.

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