India and France renewed a 10-year defence cooperation framework on February 17, 2026, enhancing military collaboration, technology transfer, and joint production, emphasizing a strengthened strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region.
India inaugurated its first private helicopter manufacturing facility in Vemagal, Karnataka, on February 17, 2026, in collaboration with Airbus, marking a significant shift in the aerospace sector.
NASA has contracted Vast for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, planned for summer 2027. The mission aims to enhance commercial space efforts and facilitate scientific research.
India’s Ministry of Defence signed a INR 2,312 crore contract with HAL for eight Dornier 228 aircraft, enhancing the Coast Guard’s capabilities and promoting indigenous defense manufacturing.
By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen India’s air and maritime combat capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on February 12, 2026, approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately INR 360,000 crore. The high-value clearances include the procurement […]
India’s Ministry of Defence has proposed the draft Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026, shifting focus from “Made in India” to “Owned by India,” emphasizing self-reliance, indigenous design, and enhanced defense exports up to ₹50,000 crore by 2030.
India’s draft Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026 aims to enhance military self-reliance, modernize procurement processes, and boost domestic manufacturing, replacing the 2020 version and aligning with evolving geopolitical needs.
Spanish company Marine Instruments has partnered with Indian firm Globaz Technologies to explore the Indian defense market, focusing on maritime surveillance and unmanned systems following a recent MoU signed in Riyadh.
The Indian Coast Guard successfully dismantled a sophisticated oil smuggling syndicate in a coordinated sea-air operation, intercepting three vessels off Mumbai and highlighting India’s enhanced maritime security capabilities against international crime.
The Indian Ministry of Defence is procuring 30 advanced Low-Level Light-Weight Radars to enhance low-altitude air defense against aerial threats, improving surveillance capabilities along sensitive borders while promoting indigenous manufacturing.
Amphibian Aerospace Industries has partnered with Apogee Aerospace to bid for India’s navy program for amphibious aircraft, aiming to set up local manufacturing and address maritime security needs.
India’s Air Force demands a review of the Tejas Mk1A jets before accepting their delivery, causing concern for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, which faces setbacks in aircraft projects and potential share price impacts.
India’s HAL will not produce AMCA prototypes; the contract goes to one of three qualified private bidders. HAL maintains a robust order book but faces challenges with strict EOI criteria.
Airbus inaugurated a Centre of Excellence at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya in Vadodara, enhancing India’s aerospace ecosystem through research on sustainable aviation fuel and student innovation, fostering industry-academia collaboration.
India’s DRDO successfully tested the Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology, enhancing its air combat capabilities by enabling longer-range, powerful air-to-air missiles, marking a significant advancement in defense technology.
