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Army

Zen Technologies wins INR 1.2 billion MoD contract to establish India’s first Infantry Combat Training Node

Zen Technologies has secured an INR 1.2 billion contract from India’s Ministry of Defence to deploy the country’s first Combat Training Node at the Infantry School in Mhow. The project will integrate over 60 simulators and Live-Virtual-Constructive systems to enhance infantry readiness and cost-efficient training.

India | 5 days ago

Air Force

Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin break ground on C-130J MRO hub in India

Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have initiated construction of a dedicated C-130J Super Hercules MRO facility in India. Scheduled for completion by end-2026, the site will enhance lifecycle support for the Indian Air Force and position India as a potential regional sustainment hub.

5 days ago • India

Air Force

Saab and Airbus explore collaboration on Unmanned Combat Aircraft to support European fighter jets

Saab and Airbus are in discussions to collaborate on unmanned combat aircraft technologies designed to operate alongside existing European fighter jets. The talks reflect rising defense investment in drone capabilities and shifting industrial partnerships across Europe’s fragmented aerospace sector.

5 days ago • Europe

Navy

Naval Group secures five-year ISS contract extension with Egyptian Navy for seven major warships

Naval Group has extended its in-service support (ISS) agreement with the Egyptian Navy for five years, covering seven frontline vessels including a FREMM frigate, two helicopter carriers and four Gowind corvettes. The deal reinforces long-term industrial cooperation and local workforce development in Egypt.

5 days ago • Egypt

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Transportation | 2 days ago

Frankfurt Airport and Bangalore International Airport sign MOU to deepen Europe-India air cargo integration

Frankfurt Airport and Bangalore International Airport have formalised a strategic air cargo partnership to strengthen trade flows between Europe and India. The agreement focuses on digitalisation, regulatory streamlining, and operational coordination to enhance supply chain efficiency amid shifting global market conditions.

Transportation | 2 days ago

Indian Railways approves INR 8.7 billion network upgrade to boost capacity across Rajasthan, Kerala and West Bengal

Indian Railways has cleared infrastructure projects worth approximately INR 8.72 billion spanning maintenance depots and corridor upgrades across three zones. The investments target higher passenger throughput, improved freight efficiency and reduced congestion in key rail corridors linked to ports and industrial regions.

Transportation | 3 days ago

Bengaluru Suburban Railway positions 148-km network as congestion and emissions solution

Karnataka’s 148-km Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project is expected to carry nearly 1.9 million passengers daily and significantly reduce surface congestion by integrating with Metro, rail and bus systems. The Rs.23,342 crore initiative aims to modernise urban mobility while lowering emissions and improving multimodal connectivity.

Infrastructure | 6 days ago

Ministry of National Guard issues tender for rainwater drainage network in Riyadh medical warehouses

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs has launched a tender to establish a rainwater drainage network at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. The project aims to enhance infrastructure resilience and operational efficiency across medical storage facilities, supporting continuity of healthcare services.