Aerospace and Defence

LEO Satellites Now Delivered By Drone

ELE Times Bureau - February 17, 2021

As low earth orbit (LEO) satellites launch by the hundreds, satellite delivery continues to achieve new efficiencies. Most recently, SpaceX launched its first dedicated...

Military-Grade 5G: The Coexistence Challenge

ELE Times Bureau - February 16, 2021

Fifth-generation (5G) cellular offers many advantages for military and government communications. By speeding data rates and boosting bandwidth, it paves the way for new...

Aerospace and Defence

BEML signs MoUs to explore, enhance Research in Defence & Aerospace

ELE Times Bureau - February 13, 2021

The state-owned a Defence PSU Company, signed MoUs with eleven entities to explore and enhance research in defence & aerospace sector. Defence PSU BEML with UP Expressway Industrial Development...

Aerospace and Defence

ISRO Plans new Propulsion for Deep Space Missions

ELE Times Research Desk - February 12, 2021

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is exploring the possibility of developing a new propulsion technology to fuel spacecraft for its future deep space missions. On...

Aerospace and Defence

BHEL bags order to supply Super Rapid Gun Mounts for Indian Navy Frontline Ships

ELE Times Research Desk - February 12, 2021

State-run engineering firm BHEL said it has bagged an order from the Indian Navy for supplying two Super Rapid Gun Mounts (SRGM), main guns...

Aerospace and Defence

MoD, BEL sign contract worth over ₹1,000 crore to Procure Modern Radio System

ELE Times Research Desk - February 12, 2021

India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have signed a contract for procurement of Software Defined...

Aerospace and Defence

Choosing the right quality & reliability levels for your Space Mission

ELE Times Research Desk - February 11, 2021

In space applications, high reliability and risk reduction are always two key considerations. While using commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) EEE parts may be feasible depending on...

Aerospace and Defence

Indian space startup fires world’s first fully 3D printed rocket engine

ELE Times Research Desk - February 11, 2021

Rocket engines are tough to build, and they’re even tougher to 3D print because all the details have to be ‘just right’ for the...

Aerospace and Defence

HAL signs agreement with Elbit Systems for supply of DOHS

ELE Times Research Desk - February 11, 2021

State-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) said it has entered into an agreement with Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop Ltd., Israel, for the supply...

Aerospace and Defence

Bellatrix Aerospace is building a ‘space taxi’ for satellites

ELE Times Research Desk - February 11, 2021

Bengaluru-based startup Bellatrix Aerospace is developing a ‘space taxi’, an orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) that will transport small satellites into multiple orbits, a pioneering...

Aerospace and Defence

India most attractive centre for R&D, says defence secy

ELE Times Research Desk - February 5, 2021

Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar stated that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks about self-reliance in defence it not only centres around sheer manufacturing as...

Aerospace and Defence

Rafael, BDL to sign MoU regarding World’s First Soft Kill-Hard Kill Decoy System

ELE Times Research Desk - February 5, 2021

Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and India’s Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for joint induction of an...

Aerospace and Defence

India okays export of 156 defence equipment, including Tejas

ELE Times Research Desk - February 4, 2021

In order to boost its arms export to friendly nations, India approved the export of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, artillery guns, explosive, tanks...

Aerospace and Defence

India, Saudi Arabia to set up joint working groups on defence and security

ELE Times Research Desk - February 4, 2021

India and Saudi Arabia held the first meeting of a bilateral committee on political, security, social and cultural cooperation and agreed to create joint...

Aerospace and Defence