Mindgrove Technologies & Prama India Sign MoU for Indigenous Vision SoC in CCTV Under Meity DLI

MoD Signs ₹1,577 Cr Contracts for Loiter Munitions Under 'Buy Indian' Category

The Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts worth ₹1,577 crore to TASL and NIBE for 84 loiter munition systems with 840 munitions, boosting the Indian Army's precision-strike capability up to 100 km. This procurement under the 'Buy Indian' category with 60% indigenous content is a major step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing.

India’s Defence Sector Faces 40-45% Skill Gap in Specialised Roles by 2030, Warns Report

India's defence manufacturing is booming (production at ₹1.78 lakh crore, exports up 62.66%), but a structural talent gap threatens growth. A Quess Corp report warns 40-45% of specialised roles (radar, avionics, quantum communications) could remain unfilled by 2030. The core issue: conventional engineering education lacks the systems-level thinking and field exposure needed for defence deployability.

Govt to Mandate Design-in-India Chips for Smart Meters by Mid-2028, 7.24 Cr Installed

The government plans to mandate domestically designed and manufactured chips in smart meters by mid-2028 to counter cybersecurity threats and reduce import dependence. With 7.24 crore smart meters already installed under various schemes, this move also aims at cost reduction and grid modernization under the new National Electricity Policy.

RIL, Rolls-Royce Sign JV for Indigenous AMCA Combat Engine; Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex Planned

Reliance Industries (RIL) and Rolls-Royce have formed a joint venture to design, develop, and manufacture a sovereign combat engine for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This is a major step towards defence indigenisation and Atmanirbhar Bharat, with plans for an Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex. For exam aspirants, this links to defence technology, Make in India, and strategic autonomy.

India-Australia ECTA: Zero Tariff on Indian Goods, 200% Export Growth, PACTS & Quad in Focus

India-Australia ties are no longer just cricket—ECTA zero-tariff access, PACTS on critical technologies, space tracking and Quad security now anchor the relationship. Indian exports to Australia have grown ~200% in five years. This is a high-value bilateral story for IR, economy, science-tech and security questions.

KAVACH Version 4.0 Commissioned on SCR: India’s Indigenous Automatic Train Protection System Explained

KAVACH, India's indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, has been upgraded to Version 4.0 and commissioned on the South Central Railway's Malkajgiri–Kamareddi section over 108 route km. This is crucial for UPSC as it touches infrastructure, safety technology, and comparisons with global systems like ETCS, ATC, and PTC. The article also links to Sam Pitroda committee recommendations on railway modernisation.

HAL Partners with Adani Defence & BEML for 90 LCH Fuselage Structures

HAL has signed agreements with Adani Defence Systems and BEML to manufacture 90 fuselage structures for the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). This marks the first integration of private industry into helicopter fuselage production, significantly boosting India's indigenous aerospace manufacturing capacity and supply chain.

₹840 Cr Indigenous Ocean Research Vessel 'Sagar Manthan' Launched for NCPOR under Deep Ocean Mission

India's indigenous ocean research vessel 'Sagar Manthan', built by GRSE for NCPOR under the Deep Ocean Mission, was launched in Kolkata. The ₹840 crore vessel, expected by early 2028, will significantly boost India's deep-sea exploration capabilities in the Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Antarctic region, supporting blue economy goals.