Aerospace and Defence

Dept of Space allocated Rs 13,949 cr in budget, Rs 4,449 cr more than last...

ELE Times Research Desk - February 2, 2021

After a steep cut last year, the Department of Space has been allocated Rs 13,949 crore in this Budget, of which Rs 8,228 crore...

Gaganyaan’s first unmanned launch slated for December 2021: FM Sitharaman

ELE Times Research Desk - February 2, 2021

The launch of the first unmanned mission of Gaganyaan is slated for December, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. The mission was originally scheduled for...

Aerospace and Defence

Indian Coast Guard to have 200 vessels, 100 aircraft by 2025: Pathania

ELE Times Research Desk - February 2, 2021

The Coast Guard (ICG), with a meagre force and two vessels in 1977, has now grown into a major coastal security force with 156...

Aerospace and Defence

Defence Budget 2021: India spent Rs 20,776 crore on emergency, unbudgeted defence expenses given China...

ELE Times Research Desk - February 2, 2021

India spent a whopping Rs 20,776 crore on emergency and unbudgeted defence expenses in the last year as the armed forces went on a...

Aerospace and Defence

Crown Group takes a leap towards ‘Atmanirbhar’ in Defence Sector

ELE Times Research Desk - February 2, 2021

The Crown Group is participating in the forthcoming AERO INDIA 2021 to showcase indigenously developed technological innovations in manufacturing, maintenance, modernisation, repair and servicing for all...

Aerospace and Defence

Eye on China, India to host Indian Ocean Region defence ministers’ conclave in February

ELE Times Research Desk - February 2, 2021

Amid the ongoing stand-off with China, India will host the defence ministers of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) for a conclave on 4 February,...

Aerospace and Defence

Swatantra Foundation to organise Defense Expo focussed on MSMEs

ELE Times Research Desk - February 1, 2021

Swatantra Foundation, a Chennai-based institution devoted to policy research and advocacy, jointly with the Aerospace Industry Development Association of Tamil Nadu, which focuses on...

Aerospace and Defence

Tata to build military aircraft in India as it acquires IP rights

ELE Times Research Desk - February 1, 2021

In a first for the industry, the Tata Group will develop and manufacture a military aircraft in India, has acquired intellectual property rights for...

Aerospace and Defence

Indian Air Force will focus on ₹1.3 lakh crore deal for 114 fighter jets

ELE Times Research Desk - February 1, 2021

With the deal for 83 LCA Tejas Mark 1A aircraft set to be signed during upcoming Aero India, the Indian Air Force is now...

Aerospace and Defence

With nod for 83 LCAs worth Rs 47,000 crore, HAL readies 3rd plant

ELE Times Research Desk - February 1, 2021

Buoyed by the recent Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approval for procurement of 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mark-1A aircraft worth Rs 47,000...

Aerospace and Defence

India lagging behind US, China in space sector; over 40 start-ups working with govt: Economic...

ELE Times Research Desk - February 1, 2021

Even with the nation launching about 5-7 satellites per year in recent times, it still lags behind in the space race when compared to...

Aerospace and Defence

Aero India: HAL to have Atmanirbhar Formation Flight; DRDO will display over 300 tech

ELE Times Research Desk - January 30, 2021

Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited said a unique flying display of its indigenous platforms — both fixed and rotary wing — titled Atmanirbhar Formation...

Aerospace and Defence

Aero India 2021 billed as ‘Runway to Billion Opportunities’, says Rajnath Singh

ELE Times Research Desk - January 30, 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the upcoming Aero India show is billed as the 'Runway to a Billion Opportunities'. "The @AeroIndiashow is scheduled from...

Aerospace and Defence