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TREND | 21 Mar 2025

BDL shares surge as Defence Acquisition Council approves 54,000 crore proposals

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The company, which specialises in manufacturing guided weapon systems, is expected to play an important role in fulfilling these new defence contracts

Defence Stocks To Buy: BEL, BDL, Astra, Among ICICI Securities Bets After DAC Approves Rs 54,000 Crore Deal

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TREND | 20 Mar 2025

Need to scale up applications of space tech to drive growth: ex-Isro chief

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India's space sector is on the cusp of a significant transformation but there is a need to scale up commercial applications of space technology to drive economic growth, former ISRO chairperson S Somnath said on Thursday. Speaking at a conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) highlighted the shift required to unlock the full potential of space technology. Somnath highlighted that while India has made remarkable strides in space technology, its application has largely been confined to government programs. The application of space technology has been focused on societal and governmental programs. Now, bringing it into the commercial domain and monetising it is key, he said. He pointed out that the penetration of space applications in India remains limited, with only about 10 per cent of the potential market being explored. India is a huge country with 145 crore people, but the application

India steadfast in its 'zero-tolerance' policy towards terrorism: Def Secy

Business Standard | 19 Mar 2025 1 more

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TREND | 20 Mar 2025

Radars, jets & more: Indian Air Force lists key acquisitions for 2025-26

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IAF plans to focus on the indigenous upgrade of its Russian-origin Sukhoi-30 fighter jets, Signal Intelligence and Communication Jamming aircraft, and Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft

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TREND | 19 Mar 2025

Liquid Robotics team with Sagar Defence to co-produce autonomous surface vessels

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This partnership aims to enhance undersea domain awareness through manufacturing, system interoperability, ocean testing, and establishment of a MRO

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TREND | 19 Mar 2025

Why is Isro keeping Gaganyaan astronauts away from public attention?

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Union Minister Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha that keeping astronauts out of the public eye was a deliberate decision

Isro welcomes Sunita Williams home: 'Your resilience continues to inspire'

Business Standard | 19 Mar 2025 1 more

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TREND | 18 Mar 2025

China conducts military drill near Taiwan; 43 of 59 ships, drones cross ADZ

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An unusually large number of Chinese military ships, planes and drones entered airspace and waters surrounding Taiwan between Sunday and Monday, the self-governing island republic's Defence Ministry said. China said the drills were a response to recent statements and actions by the US and Taiwan. The ministry on Tuesday published on its social media several images of Chinese drones and ships and said 43 out of 59 of them entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone but that no confrontations were reported. Taiwan monitored the situation and deployed aircraft, navy ships and coastal anti-ship missile defences in response, the ministry said. China launches such missions on a daily basis in hopes of wearing down Taiwanese defences and morale, although the vast majority of the island's 23 million people reject Beijing's claim of sovereignty over Taiwan and its threat to use force to assert its control. It's unclear what prompted the large Chinese deployment. Daily figures often va

62 accidents reported at ordnance factories in 2024: Govt to parliament

Business Standard | 18 Mar 2025 2 more

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TREND | 18 Mar 2025

Stocks To Buy ICICI Securities Lists BEL, PTC, Solar Industries, Azad Engineering As Top Defence Picks

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ICICI Securities lists PTC Industries, Solar Industries and Azad Engineering as its top picks in the space and among DPSUs recommends HAL and BEL as top picks.

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TREND | 17 Mar 2025

ISRO To Launch First Rocket From Tamil Nadu Site In 2027

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The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle that the space agency will dispatch from Kulasekarapattinam spaceport will support launches up to 500 kg.

Chandrayaan-5 Mission Gets Government Approval, Says ISRO Chief

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TREND | 17 Mar 2025

India fast-tracks 5th gen AMCA fighter jet amid rising security concerns

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At present, the Indian Air Force relies on its fleet of 4.5-generation fighters, with the Dassault Rafale being the most advanced in service

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TREND | 16 Mar 2025

Pravaig's 'Veer' undergoes military trials, wins iDEX defence award

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Bengaluru-based EV startup Pravaig's all-terrain stealth vehicle, Veer -- the world's first operational EV designed for tactical defense use -- has undergone military trials and won the prestigious iDEX award from the Ministry of Defence. "In a major step towards strategic autonomy, Pravaig has won the prestigious iDEX Award for its VEER Electric Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (E-TATV) -- a cutting-edge, highly stealthy vehicle designed for forward patrolling, reconnaissance, and ISR operations," Pravaig Dynamics said in a post on X. Atima Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pravaig, won the iDEX Award by the Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO), under the aegis of the Department of Defence Production in the Ministry of Defence, "for deepening India's sovereignty by building cutting-edge defence technologies and reinforcing the country's strategic autonomy." The scheme for iDEX-Innovations for Defence Excellence was launched in May 2021 by DIO to foster innovation and technolog

Airstrike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people, says opposition group

Business Standard | 15 Mar 2025 1 more