India's Kaveri jet engine, initially dropped from the Tejas programme, is being revived with a push for self-reliance in military aviation, aiming to develop sixth-generation fighter engines within 5-7 years, leveraging decades of accumulated expertise for future combat aircraft like AMCA
Bengaluru-based Spacetech startup Bellatrix Aerospace anticipates a more than fivefold increase in revenue this fiscal year, projecting "a few tens of crores" in FY27, up from Rs 2 crore annually over the past three years. This growth is fueled by increased commercial production of satellite propulsion systems, a $20 million fundraise in March, and rising global demand for in-space mobility.
Kalashnikov Holding has enhanced its Haska hovercraft, increasing its carrying capacity to 20 metric tons without altering its dimensions. The upgrade focuses on the propulsion system and was revealed at the Fleet-2026 defense show.
DRDO has developed a revolutionary air-independent propulsion (AIP) system for submarines, with land-based prototype tested in 2021. The system is in final preparation at L&T Hazira plant in Gujarat and will be installed in India's 14th submarine at Mazagon Dock in Mumbai. The AIP system will significantly enhance submerged endurance of diesel-electric submarines, with DRDO also developing a torpedo-mounted missile capable of destroying submarines 400km away, hypersonic glide missiles, and laser-directed energy weapons.
