AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIndia’s Defence Push: The Ministry of Defence approved more than ₹2,400 crore in procurement from startups and MSMEs, plus over ₹1,500 crore for technology development. Separate ₹4,106-crore contracts cover an IAF communications satellite and Varunastra torpedoes for the Navy. Aerospace Deals: Embraer agreed to buy a 51% stake in Mahindra-owned Novavayu Aerospace, while Airbus and Kratos completed the first European flight of the U740 Valkyrie combat drone. New Weapons: Anduril unveiled its modular Steelfin interceptor family, designed for lower-cost, high-volume production; MKE’s laser weapon also downed a drone in live-fire trials. U.S. Contracts: BAE Systems won a Space Force award to develop compact communications terminals for resilient satellite links. Industry Watch: India’s CBI arrested executives from state-owned Munitions India and supplier SMPP in a probe into alleged bribery tied to a ₹500-crore ammunition contract and disclosure of sensitive defence information.
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