Daily Archives: December 5, 2025

Tata Advanced Systems Breaks Ground on New C-130J Defence MRO Facility in India

Tata Advanced Systems C-130J Defence MRO Facility in India: Bengaluru, December 8, 2025 — Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have officially broken ground on a new Defence Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India to support the C-130J Super Hercules fleet. The facility is expected to significantly enhance in-country sustainment for the Indian Air Force (IAF) while opening opportunities for regional and global C-130 operations.

Indian Army Unveils Cutting-Edge Soldier-Driven Innovations at Inno-Yoddha 2025

Indian Army Inno-Yoddha 2025: New Delhi, India – December 5, 2025: In a landmark event that underscored the Indian Army’s commitment to innovation and self-reliance, the Army held its annual Idea & Innovation Competition and Seminar, Inno-Yoddha 2025, at the prestigious Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. The competition, a key part of the Army’s strategy to empower its personnel and boost operational effectiveness, was attended by Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh, Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS), and a host of senior officials.

DRDO Hands Over Seven Cutting-Edge Technologies to Armed Forces, Approves 12 New Defence Projects

DRDO Technology Handover to Indian Military: New Delhi, India – December 5, 2025: In a significant move towards bolstering India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over seven advanced technologies to the Indian Armed Forces, developed under its Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme. This transfer of technologies comes at a time when India is pushing for greater self-reliance in defence technologies, in line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India).

BEML, KSOE, and HSHI Forge Strategic Partnership to Build Next-Generation Maritime & Port Crane Ecosystem in India

BEML, KSOE, and HSHI Forge Strategic Partnership for Maritime and Port Cranes in India: Bengaluru, India – December 5, 2025: In a historic step aimed at reshaping India’s maritime landscape, BEML Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with two global engineering giants—HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd (KSOE) and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI). This collaboration will set the stage for the design, development, and manufacture of cutting-edge maritime and port cranes, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey toward self-reliance in high-tech maritime infrastructure.

India Defence Startup Sagar Defence Inaugurates Pune Facility For Uncrewed Maritime Systems with Liquid Robotics

Sagar Defence Liquid Robotics Pune Facility for Uncrewed Underwater System: Pune, India – December 5, 2025: Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt. Ltd., a pioneering Indian defence startup, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art facility in Pune dedicated to the manufacturing of Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs). This plant marks a significant milestone in the company’s collaboration with Liquid Robotics, a Boeing company, to co-develop and co-produce advanced maritime systems.