Naval Group, Nibe Agreement Targets Next-Generation Naval Systems for Indian Shipbuilding. French naval defence major Naval Group and India’s Nibe Group have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding cooperation in advanced naval technologies and strengthening India’s domestic shipbuilding capabilities. The agreement was signed in Paris and Mumbai on 18 September 2026…
Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup DheyaTech has raised Rs 43 crore in a pre-Series A funding round as it prepares to take its indigenous small gas-turbine engine technology from development towards production. The company is targeting applications across aerospace, unmanned systems, distributed power generation and emerging hydrogen-based energy technologies, in a sector where India has traditionally relied significantly on imported propulsion systems.
Afridex 2026: The Africa International Defence Exhibition has formally announced a 26-strong Official Media Partnership Programme. This initiative is designed to expand international reporting and analysis of the defence and security priorities currently shaping the African continent. As preparations continue for the inaugural event, the network aims to bridge the information gap between African industrial developments and professional audiences worldwide. Defence Star is Bronze Media Partner for the Africa’s prestigious defence expo.
