India’s space programme is heading for a major shift, with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) preparing to step away from routine rocket manufacturing gradually. The organisation plans to hand a larger share of production to private companies and public sector undertakings (PSUs), according to a
India has moved a step closer to building quantum-secure defence communications after the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) completed military field trials of its indigenous Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system. The technology, developed with Bengaluru-based Taqbit Labs, is designed to protect sensitive military and strategic
India has entered the race to develop AI-powered combat aircraft. Bengaluru-based startup Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA) has revealed its new autonomous fighter concept called FWD Supreme. The aircraft is designed to fly, identify threats, and carry out combat missions without a pilot inside.
A cyber espionage campaign linked to China has targeted research institutions working in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, defence and medical science, raising fresh concerns about the protection of sensitive research and strategic data. According to findings shared by Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, the operation remained active
Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA), a deep tech defence company, has announced its first international manufacturing unit for its indigenous UAV, Kaalbhairav. The company will manufacture the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in partnership with Sketchpixel Lda, a Portugal-based aerospace and digital technology firm. Operation 777
Sarvam AI has introduced "Chanakya", a new platform built for high-security and mission-critical environments where data control and reliability are paramount. Positioned as a solution for sectors that cannot afford data exposure, Chanakya is designed to operate beyond conventional cloud-based AI systems. It can be
India’s Republic Day parade in New Delhi will feature an unexpected technological highlight this year: rifle-mounted robotic dogs. Ahead of the January 26 celebrations, videos showing the four-legged machines marching alongside soldiers and armoured vehicles at Kartavya Path have gone viral, sparking widespread curiosity among
A Hyderabad-based defence technology company has introduced the Indrajaal Ranger, India’s first Anti-drone Patrol Vehicle (ADPV), designed to strengthen the country’s border security at a time when cross-border drone threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated. The fully mobile, AI-enabled system can detect, track and neutralise hostile drones