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Bengaluru, September 4, 2026. Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd. (KSSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, and FN Herstal, a wholly owned subsidiary of FN Browning Group, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pursue local manufacturing and industrial cooperation in support of India’s defence requirements. The partnership brings together six decades of … The post Kalyani Strategic Systems Partners with FN Herstal to Build Small Arms and Counter-UAS Capability in India appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

BARC has initiated a site inspection exercise in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to assess potential locations for Small Modular Reactors. A team of scientists from the Department of Atomic Energy is currently in Sri Vijaya Puram, where they began their visit by meeting Lieutenant Governor Admiral D K Joshi (Retd).During the meeting, the team presented details of possible sites and features of Read Full Article at Source

India’s battery market, projected to reach ₹1,94,000 crore by 2031, is expanding rapidly across electric vehicles, renewable energy, telecom and consumer electronics, but the country remains deeply dependent on China, which controls up to 98% of the global supply chain for critical components. Despite ambitious government programs and subsidies, India’s self-reliance in battery manufacturing Read Full Article at Source

Bengaluru, Sep 5, 2026. Air Force Technical College (AFTC) hosted the Passing-out-Parade (PoP) of 107 Aeronautical Engineering Course (AEC) on 05 September 2026, marking the culmination of 62 weeks of rigorous training. A total of 118 Engineering Officers including five Officers from Friendly Foreign Countries (FFC) graduated from the College with flying colours. The parade … The post Technical Excellence takes flight as Officers Graduate at Air Force Technical College, Bengaluru appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) demonstrated successful hot test of the Semi-Cryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) at full thrust level of 200 Ton at the ISRO Propulsion Research Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu on September 05, 2026.The Power Head Test Article (PHTA) encompasses all engine systems except thrust chamber. This is the 9th test in a series of hot tests Read Full Article at Source

Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a five-year pact with Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) to supply indigenous 7.62×39 mm ammunition for the AK-203 program, ensuring a fully integrated domestic supply chain for India’s assault rifle modernization.This agreement strengthens India’s self-reliance in small-arms production and expands Adani’s footprint in defence manufacturing.Adani Read Full Article at Source

India has achieved a significant milestone in its quest for self‑reliance in defence aviation by mastering the production of the hydraulic booster pump for the Su‑30MKI fighter aircraft.This achievement marks a crucial step towards reducing dependence on foreign suppliers for critical spares and ensuring uninterrupted operational readiness of the fleet.The hydraulic booster pump is one of the Read Full Article at Source

India’s deep-tech ecosystem has marked another milestone with the unveiling of PRAGYA, the country’s first privately developed compact tokamak reactor by Bangalore-based Pranos Fusion.This achievement highlights India’s growing capabilities in advanced energy research, alongside semiconductors and space technology, and signals the strengthening role of private Start-Ups in building technological Read Full Article at Source

Airbus has partnered with Indamer Technics to establish South Asia’s first Radome repair facility in Nagpur, marking a major boost to India’s aviation MRO ecosystem. The facility will handle Airbus A320, A330, A350, and A380 Radomes, reducing turnaround times and strengthening localised repair capabilities.Airbus has selected Indamer Technics to set up a comprehensive Radome repair facility in Read Full Article at Source

Sriharikota, September 4. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a major milestone by successfully launching EOS-05, the country’s first dedicated geo-imaging satellite, aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket and placing the 2,367-kg spacecraft into its intended sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit. The successful mission marked ISRO’s first launch achievement of 2026 and came after a gap of nearly … The post ISRO successfully launches heaviest-ever GSLV payload, places EOS-05 in sub-GTO appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source