India has made a strong impression at Eurosatory 2026, the world’s largest defence and security exhibition, highlighting the country’s growing defence manufacturing capabilities and global ambitions in the sector. Held in Paris from June 16 to 20, the event has brought together over 2,000 exhibitors from around 70 countries and attracted nearly 100,000 visitors. India’s participation is being coordinated by the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and features eight companies showcasing indigenous defence technologies and products. Participating firms include Bharat Electro
Malaysia is strengthening its defence and technology partnership with South Korea, collaborating in aerospace, artificial intelligence, naval systems and advanced manufacturing, reflecting a push to modernise national defence capabilities through high-end technology sharing. The cooperation follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the ASEAN Summit last year, aimed at expanding defence procurement and technology development between the two countries. Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the partnership goes beyond equipment purchase, including technology transfer, in
NASA has announced the four-member crew for Artemis III. This next mission lunar exploration programme will test spacecraft docking operations in Earth orbit using moon landers developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin. During an event in Houston, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman presented the crew, including U.S. astronauts Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio, and Randy Bresnik, as well as Luca Parmitano, an astronaut from the European Space Agency. The mission is scheduled for launch late next year, though an exact date has not been announced yet. The two-week Artemis III mission will focus on test
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to celebrate Independence Day with the launch of an Earth Observation Satellite, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) from Sriharikota on August 15 at 9:17 am. The mission marks an important step in India’s growing capabilities in small satellite launches and space-based observation technology. Developed by ISRO, the SSLV is designed as a low-cost launch vehicle with quick turnaround time and minimal infrastructure requirements. The rocket accommodates multiple micro-satellites and supports on-demand launches, making it well-suited fo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) following its historic 100th launch, describing the achievement as a result of the vision, dedication and commitment of the country’s scientists and engineers. The Prime Minister posted on social media that India’s space journey will continue to reach new heights with greater private sector participation. With the successful launch of the GSLV-F15 mission from Sriharikota, India took a significant step in expanding its space program. Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh ter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that India is set to emerge as a major force in the global semiconductor industry while inaugurating SEMICON India 2024 in Greater Noida. Highlighting the government’s long-term vision for technology and manufacturing, the Prime Minister stated that India is committed to boosting domestic chip production to ensure that the devices across various sectors are powered by chips made in India. Addressing the event, Modi said the government has taken measures to strengthen semiconductor manufacturing in the country, providing support for settin
Visakhapatnam is set to host Andhra Pradesh’s first semiconductor project approved under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), marking a major step in the state’s efforts to enter the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The project will be developed by Advanced System in Package Technologies Private Limited and will establish an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility at Tarluvada village in Anandapuram mandal. The project involves a proposed investment of approximately ₹2,387.81 crore and will be implemented in two phases. OSAT facilities play a crucial role i
The Indian Space Research Organisation and India’s Ministry of Jal Shakti are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing the use of satellite technology for water resource assessment and management across the country. The proposed collaboration seeks to leverage India’s growing space capabilities to improve monitoring, planning and conservation of water resources. Under the partnership, satellite imagery and geospatial technologies are expected to be used for mapping rivers, reservoirs, groundwater resources, watersheds and irrigation networks. Such data can prov
The Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing to launch its latest Earth observation satellite aboard the SSLV-D3 mission, further strengthening India’s capabilities in space-based monitoring and data collection. The mission represents another important step in the development of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) programme. The Earth observation satellite is expected to provide valuable data for agriculture, disaster management, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and resource management. Such satellites play a crucial role in helping governments and agencies make inf
India’s ambitious human spaceflight programme received a major boost after the Indian Space Research Organisation announced that the Gaganyaan G-1 mission is expected to launch within the next three to four months. The mission is considered a crucial milestone before India undertakes its maiden crewed space mission under the Gaganyaan programme. The G-1 mission will be an uncrewed test flight designed to validate critical systems required for carrying Indian astronauts safely into space and back. According to officials, the mission will test the crew module, service module, re-entry syst