Day: November 20, 2025

New Delhi: In a landmark breakthrough for global cryogenic propulsion, ISRO has successfully demonstrated a bootstrap mode start of its CE-20 cryogenic engine—marking what is believed to be the first such achievement in the world for a gas-generator cycle engine without external start-up assistance. The CE-20 engine powers the upper stage of the LVM3, India’s most powerful operational launch vehicle. The engine is already certified for flight at thrust levels between 19 and 22 tonnes and has been fully qualified for human spaceflight under the Gaganyaan programme. Under normal conditions,…

New Delhi: The Adani Group has unveiled a major investment plan worth ₹7,000 crore to expand its ammunition manufacturing capabilities, marking one of the largest private-sector pushes in India’s defence production landscape. The investment will primarily scale up operations at the Group’s 500-acre Kanpur facility, which currently manufactures about 150 million rounds of small-calibre ammunition annually. With the new expansion, the plant’s output is expected to surge to nearly 500 million rounds per year, aimed at catering to both Indian military requirements and rising export demand. The move comes at…

New Delhi: India has launched an accelerated production drive for its indigenous Akash surface-to-air missile (SAM) system following the weapon’s strong battlefield performance during Operation Sindoor earlier this year. The May 2025 operation saw Akash units of the Indian Air Force and Army intercept multiple incoming Pakistani short-range ballistic and cruise missiles, offering the first full demonstration of the system’s combat readiness under live operational conditions. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), which leads the production of Akash missiles, has begun expanding manufacturing capacity at its Bhanur plant and is preparing additional…

New Delhi: The United States has cleared a major defence package for India worth nearly $93 million, signalling a further deepening of strategic and military cooperation between the two nations. The approval covers the sale of M982A1 Excalibur precision-guided artillery projectiles and FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles, both considered critical upgrades for India’s evolving battlefield requirements. According to official notifications, the deal includes 216 Excalibur rounds valued at $47.1 million. The GPS-guided artillery projectiles are known for their high accuracy, long-range strike capability and effectiveness in difficult terrain. The package…

New Delhi | The United States has cleared a potential $45.7 million foreign military sale to India for FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile systems, further deepening strategic defence cooperation between the two nations. The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has formally notified Congress of the proposed transfer. Under the package, India will receive 100 Javelin missile rounds along with one “fly-to-buy” missile for evaluation. The deal also includes 25 Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLU) or Javelin Block 1 CLUs, offering enhanced precision for infantry operations across complex terrains. The proposed…