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Here's an updated list of Indian drone component manufacturers. If you're looking to start drone development and manufacturing, these companies are worth reaching out to.
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A torpedo is more than an underwater missile. Beautifully explained by @Spacewalker75
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Is NavIC really back ?
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#WATCH | GSLV -F18 rocket has successfully injected the NVS-03 satellite in orbit. GSLV-F18/NVS-03 Mission accomplished.
The GSLV-F18 vehicle placed NVS-03 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. NVS-03 is the third satellite in next generation navigation satellite system envisaged for providing continuity of navigation services for IRNSS series. The satellite carries Indigenous Atomic clock, along with the procured Atomic clocks. It also includes L1 signal in addition to existing L5/S signals with Coverage over India land mass and a region extending 1500 km around Indian geopolitical boundary.
(Video: ISRO)
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Folks i will be livestreaming this launch, joined by @alpha_defense , tommorow 11pm, see you there :)
GSLV-F18, India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle mission, will carry the NVS-03 navigation satellite.
Launch: 30th October 2026, 23:51 hours IST
Watch live: 30th October 2026, 23:20 hours IST onwards
youtube.com/live/qIiYr3tRSqE
Mission details:
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#GSLVF18 #NVS03 #ISRO #NavIC
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Zenith Unmanned Systems (@ZenithIndiaTech ) and @vectortechnics have signed an MoU to make Vector the official propulsion system partner for Zenith's UAV platforms.
Zenith's Vijay Z-1 drone flew 78 min at 14,000 ft altitude using Vector Technics propulsion.
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Zenith Unmanned Systems (@ZenithIndiaTech ) and @vectortechnics have signed an MoU to make Vector the official propulsion system partner for Zenith's UAV platforms.
Zenith's Vijay Z-1 drone flew 78 min at 14,000 ft altitude using Vector Technics propulsion.
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Japan eyes using Indian test ranges for powerful missiles and small attack drones
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Most systems are built to work. Few are built to be trusted mid-mission, with no room for error.
That’s the standard this build is held to.
@AgamRobotics ' work in 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 meets Vector Technics’ 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. Two capabilities, brought together because the mission demands components that perform as one system.
Because a stronger ecosystem isn’t built in isolation. It takes different capabilities working together.
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SpaceFields is turning solid propulsion R&D into scaled manufacturing.
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DAC clearances worth ₹2,12,000 cr
For Army:
- High Mobility Vehicles (HMV)
- Self-Propelled Tracked Gun System (L&T K9 ?)
- Gun Shot Response System (GSRS)
- Light Multi Role Helicopters (LMRH) will be used by both the Indian Army & IAF for Reconnaissance and Surveillance, CSAR, HADR etc
- VSHORADS
- Platform Based C-UAS will enhance survivability of Tanks in the modern battlefield
- Unmanned Aerial System Brick Long Range (??)
- Integrated Surveillance and Strike System
- Long Range Kamikaze Drone System
For Navy:
- Active Offboard Decoy System (AODS)
- Other major Naval platforms: indigenously designed and constructed major Naval platforms will possess modern-day warfare capabilities and enhance the combat capability of the Navy.
For IAF:
- Special Utility Helicopters (different from LMRH ?)
- Air Defence Systems
- Weapons
- Mobile X-Band Doppler Weather Radar System
Out of the total AoNs accorded, approximately 82% of the procurements will be made from the Indian Industry
The Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) programme has entered a critical testing phase, reaffirming HAL’s rigorous approach to validating safety, reliability and performance across its indigenous helicopter programmes. @DefProdnIndia @SpokespersonMoD #LUH
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Rs 20,000 crore LMRH programme cleared by DAC today to replace Cheetah Chetaks in Army IAF. Tata-Airbus , Adani Leonardo front runners in the project which will be split between the L1 and L2. Great idea to have three different types of choppers in light category . Read @qni story
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High-precision stabilised systems have always been our focus.
But NOVA is a family of lightweight, cost-effective gimbals for low-cost FPV, loitering munition and ISR platforms.
𝗠̶𝗮̶𝗸̶𝗲̶ 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮, the NOVA family spans 200–800g, sensor config dependent.
𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆
• 𝗧𝗨𝗩𝗘 Uncooled Thermal Imager
• 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥 coated Germanium-free optical design
• The 𝗩𝗜𝗣-𝗔 AI video target tracker
• All software, including motion control
#DroneTech #DefenseTech #UAV #ISR #MadeInIndia #MakeinIndia #ElectroOptics #UnmannedSystems #AtmanirbharBharat
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Nabhdrishti Aerospace has topped the technical evaluation with 88/100, followed by Chistats Labs (68), Smart Machines & Structures (65) and NeST Digital (60).
#EXCLUSIVE | GTRE, DRDO has shortlisted four firms for the PBO & CNC stage of its project to develop a Digital Twin Framework for Aero Gas Turbine Engine Health & Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) under TDF Scheme. The qualified firms are:
1. NeST / SFO Technologies, Cochin
2. ChiStats Labs, Pune
3. Nabhdhrishti Aerospace, Bengaluru
4. Smart Machines and Structures, Hyderabad
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Indigenous AIP system for Indian Navy’s diesel-electric submarines achieves key milestone with inauguration of Setting to Work Phase-2 Activity : PIB
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Close-ups are unforgiving. Every mark, every fit, every finish shows.
That’s why we shot the @sssdefence M72-I this way.
When you make everything yourself, down to the magazine that feeds both NATO & INSAS rounds, there’s no wide shot to hide behind.
Look closer. We did.
Warhound, the brain child of Ben Lamm and Palmer Luckey, emerges from stealth to genetically engineer dogs for military and law enforcement.
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NAGASTRA-2 Loiter Munition successfully completed Technical Trials at Mahajan Field Firing Range (MFFR) in August 2026.


























