DRDO successfully tests UAV-launched missile in air and ground combat modesIndia's defence research agency DRDO has successfully completed trials for its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile, t...
19 May, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
TDB kicks off RDI fund disbursal, backs startups across space, drones, biotechThe Technology Development Board (TDB) has begun disbursing the first tranche of the Rs 1 lakh crore Research and Development Initiative (R...
15 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-MediterraneanRising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closu...
01 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi visits HAL, takes sortie in LCH PrachandArmy Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi experienced the Light Combat Helicopter Prachand firsthand in Bengaluru. He reviewed Army Aviation projects ...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
Govt plans design, development of runway-independent UAV for rescue missions, ferrying logisticsIndia is developing an advanced unmanned combat search and rescue drone for the Air Force. This runway-independent aircraft will rescue air...
08 Apr, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Indian Army plans 30 drone types to counter evolving battlefield threats in future warfare scenarios; check full listThe Indian Army has unveiled a comprehensive Technology Roadmap for Unmanned Aerial Systems and Loitering Munitions, detailing requirements...
07 Apr, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Indian defence stocks GRSE, BEL surge up to 20% as Trump’s NATO remarks spark security concernsIndian defence shares surged Tuesday following fresh geopolitical concerns. US President Donald Trump's remarks on NATO stability and globa...
01 Apr, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Udan 2.0 boost to spur small aircraft manufacturing in India: Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan NaiduThe cabinet last week approved a Rs 28,840-crore plan to revamp regional air connectivity over the next decade, which includes developing 1...
01 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Iran-Israel war shows future wars will be won by thousands of cheap drones not expensive missiles can India keep upIndia is rapidly advancing its drone capabilities, moving from reconnaissance to multi-role combat. While indigenous designs like Nagastra-...
31 Mar, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Airbus-Tata to ramp up H125 helicopter output to 10 per year by 2029Aerospace giant Airbus plans to produce 10 H125 helicopters annually from its new final assembly line in Karnataka by 2029, in collaboratio...
19 Feb, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Adani, Leonardo team up to make military helicoptersAdani Defence and Aerospace is embarking on a strategic alliance with Italian aerospace expert Leonardo to produce helicopters in India. Th...
04 Feb, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Adani Group, Italian major Leonardo tie up to build helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in IndiaAdani Group and Italy’s Leonardo have announced a strategic partnership to set up an integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India...
04 Feb, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Airbus Helicopters awards H125 Fuselage contract to Mahindra AerostructuresAirbus Helicopters has awarded Mahindra Aerostructures a contract to manufacture H125 helicopter fuselages, deepening their partnership and...
28 Aug, 2025, 01.37 PM IST
Airbus gets DGCA nod for H160 helicopter in IndiaSunny Guglani, Head of Airbus Helicopters, Airbus India and South Asia, said the DGCA approval paves the way for the introduction of the wo...
07 Mar, 2024, 07.35 PM IST
‘India's Tumakuru facility poised to become a global hub for helicopter manufacturing’Our goal is to expand the capacity to 60 helicopters once the second phase of the factory is complete. If there is enough demand, we aim to...
11 Feb, 2023, 07.47 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi unveils India's biggest helicopter manufacturing facility in TumakuruBengaluru-headquartered HAL plans to produce more than 1,000 helicopters in the range of 3-15 tonne with a total business of more than Rs 4...
06 Feb, 2023, 07.22 PM IST
Push for Make in India: Airbus & Mahindra to jointly manufacture military helicoptersThe resulting joint venture aims to become the first private Indian helicopter manufacturer under the 'Make in India' initiative.
14 Jul, 2018, 03.46 PM IST