Defence & Aerospace
GKN Aerospace first company to secure Nadcap accre...
October 29, 2026
GKN Aerospace, a global aerospace technology company based in Sweden, has secured independent, industry-recognised validation of its L-DED-w manufacturing processes, supporting the wider adoption of the technology in aerospace production. In a press statement, GKN Aerospace says ...
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P B Rangarao takes charge as Director (Operations)...
October 28, 2026
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the leading Indian aerospace and defence company, has appointed P B Rangarao as Director (Operations). Before this appointment, Rangarao served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HAL’s Helicopter Complex. In a press statement, HAL says ...
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Arctic Ravn raises EUR 2.5 million to scale up dro...
October 27, 2026
To increase its manufacturing capacity for drone electronics, Finnish defence technology company Arctic Ravn has secured EUR 2.5 million in investment commitments within five days, exceeding its EUR 2 million funding target. In a press statement, Arctic Ravn says that the funding...
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Thales opens new sonar manufacturing facility in A...
October 26, 2026
To expand Australian sovereign defence capabilities, Thales Australia, a subsidiary of the French defence firm Thales, has opened a new sonar manufacturing and sustainment facility at Rydalmere in Western Sydney. The facility was inaugurated by Pat Conroy, Australia’s Minister ...
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Embraer backlog hits record USD 35.7 billion in Q3...
October 24, 2026
Embraer, a leading Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, reported a record order backlog of USD 35.7 billion in the third quarter of this year, up 3 pc from the previous quarter and 14 pc year-on-year, driven by demand across its commercial, business aviation, defence and services div...
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Daher to showcase TBM, Kodiak aircraft at NBAA-BAC...
October 16, 2026
Daher, a French aerospace and logistics company, is highlighting the operational efficiency and versatility of its TBM and Kodiak aircraft families at NBAA-BACE, focussing on their role in business aviation and charter services connecting passengers to airports with limited or no...
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MOD signs INR 41.06 billion defence contracts for ...
October 15, 2026
Strengthening communication and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, India’s Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth INR 41.06 billion for the Indian Air Force’s GSAT-7C communication satellite and the Indian Navy’s Varunastra heavy weight torpedoes, with New Space I...
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BEL secures additional defence orders worth INR 5....
October 15, 2026
Defence electronics manufacturer Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna public sector undertaking, has secured additional orders worth INR 5.33 billion, covering drones, avionics, cybersecurity and communication equipment. Also Read: BEL targets 10 pc revenues through expo...
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Indian defence exports cross INR 380 billion in 20...
October 15, 2026
India is exporting indigenous defence products to nearly 100 countries worldwide, with defence exports recording significant growth over the past decade, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Speaking at a conclave in New Delhi on Thursday, Singh highlighted the country’...
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Thales opens first defence services centre in Japa...
October 14, 2026
To strengthen its defence services operations in Japan, Thales, a defence and electronics firm, is opening its first services centre in the country, focusing on equipment maintenance and long-term support. The group also plans to increase its workforce in Japan by more than 16 pc...
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