Defence analysts note that such drones can offer lower operational costs compared with traditional manned aircraft while providing greater flexibility in contested environments.
The government has approved ₹151 crore for ideaForge under the RDI Scheme to develop the high-altitude YETI logistics drone.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Esri India have signed an MoU to develop GIS, GeoAI, and location intelligence solutions for stronger and more advanced defence capabilities.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) reported a strong start to FY27, with revenue rising 25% to ₹5,533 crore and net profit up 8%, while its order book expanded to ₹72,258 crore.
SAIL has acquired DRDO technology to produce special defence-grade steel for Indian Navy warships and submarines, strengthening indigenous manufacturing and reducing dependence on imported strategic materials.
RRP Electronics and Orvis Semi have partnered to develop indigenous low-light imaging sensors for defence and surveillance, strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem and reducing dependence on imported imaging technologies.
The Defence Ministry has rejected reports of a DRDO cyber breach, saying its investigation found no hacking, no data theft, and only old, unclassified information being circulated online.
Bharat Forge and Flying Whales have partnered to develop and manufacture heavy-lift airships in India. The project aims to boost defence logistics, strategic mobility, indigenous aerospace capabilities, and future exports.
HAL and GE Aerospace held key talks at Farnborough to address delays in F404 engine deliveries for Tejas Mk1A jets, while also discussing future maintenance support and stronger aerospace cooperation.
India has successfully tested DRDO’s indigenous Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system, boosting secure military communications and protecting critical networks from future cyber threats, including attacks powered by quantum computers.
