Defence Industry
IdeaForge’ SWITCH MINI UAV Certified for Military Use: Mumbai, India – January 23, 2025 – ideaForge Technology Limited, a global leader in drone technology, today announced that its SWITCH MINI UAV has successfully obtained the prestigious “Fit for Indian Military Use” certification. This significant milestone, granted by the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) following rigorous evaluations, solidifies the SWITCH MINI as the first small UAV to meet the Indian military’s stringent quality and performance standards.
Kongsberg’s JSM Missile for US Air Force F-35 Fighter Jet: Oslo, Norway – January 27, 2025 – Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has received a significant boost to its Joint Strike Missile (JSM) program with a $70 million contract modification from the U.S. Department of Defense. This award brings the total contract value for JSM deliveries to the U.S. Air Force to $208 million, solidifying the missile’s position as a key component of the U.S. defense arsenal.
Navantia UK Announces Investment Plan for Harland & Wolff: Northern Ireland – A new era has dawned for the iconic Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast as Navantia UK announced a significant investment plan following its recent acquisition of the company. The move promises to revitalize the historic shipyard, strengthen Britain’s defense, maritime, and clean energy industrial capabilities, and support jobs and economic growth across the United Kingdom.
Indian Air Force Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra: New Delhi, January 01, 2025: Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumed command of the Indian Air Force’s Western Air Command in a ceremony held today. Air Marshal Mishra, a fighter pilot commissioned in 1986, is an alumnus of prestigious institutions like the National Defence Academy (Pune), Air Force Test Pilots School (Bangalore), Air Command and Staff College (USA), and Royal College of Defence Studies (UK).
ISRO’s 100th successful satellite launch: Sriharikota, India – In a momentous achievement for the Indian space program, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today successfully launched its 100th satellite mission. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F15) carrying the NVS-02 navigation satellite lifted off flawlessly from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
IdeaForge’ SWITCH MINI UAV Certified for Military Use: Mumbai, India – January 23, 2025 – ideaForge Technology Limited, a global leader in drone technology, today announced that its SWITCH MINI UAV has successfully obtained the prestigious “Fit for Indian Military Use” certification. This significant milestone, granted by the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) following rigorous evaluations, solidifies the SWITCH MINI as the first small UAV to meet the Indian military’s stringent quality and performance standards.
Navantia UK Announces Investment Plan for Harland & Wolff: Northern Ireland – A new era has dawned for the iconic Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast as Navantia UK announced a significant investment plan following its recent acquisition of the company. The move promises to revitalize the historic shipyard, strengthen Britain’s defense, maritime, and clean energy industrial capabilities, and support jobs and economic growth across the United Kingdom.
