HAL and Collins Aerospace have partnered to establish a facility in Lucknow, focusing on repairing and maintaining essential parts of India’s Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk1, ensuring their optimal condition.
India’s Bharat Electronics has signed a significant defense partnership with France’s Safran Electronics, establishing a joint venture to manufacture and maintain HAMMER Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground Weapons.
The Indian government has signed a deal with BEL to equip the Indian Navy with advanced EON-51 systems, promoting self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
BEL has secured a ₹610 crore contract to provide the Indian Navy with the Electro-Optic Fire Control System (EOFCS), enhancing target detection and engagement capabilities.
Shares of BEL and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders fell after the 2025 budget announcement. The slight increase in defense spending and focus on pensions over new military equipment impacted market expectations.
India’s defence sector is preparing for the HAL Tejas Mk2, a major upgrade from its earlier version. The Tejas Mk2 represents India’s ambitions with improved technology, performance, and advanced features, set to roll out by November 2025.
GRSE and Apollo Micro Systems have signed a MoU to jointly develop and export advanced defence technologies, enhancing their partnership in the defence sector.
The Army Ordnance Clothing Factory (OCF) in Avadi, Tamil Nadu, successfully exported 4,500 military uniforms worth Rs 1.71 crore to Suriname, marking a significant boost to India’s defence sector.
Apollo Micro Systems has secured an order worth ₹7.37 crore from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), marking its second DRDO order in two months.
The Ministry of Defence is partnering with DRDO for Defence Research, showcasing advanced defense technologies at the Republic Day Parade 2025.
