CSIR-NAL unveils indigenous gas turbine engines for UAVs, drone interceptors and missiles

August 25, 2026 4:30 PM

CSIR-NAL unveils indigenous gas turbine engines for UAVs, drone interceptors and missiles

CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) on Tuesday unveiled three indigenous Micro and Small Gas Turbine Engines, marking a significant step towards strengthening India's self-reliance in advanced aerospace propulsion and unmanned defence technologies. The three engines - NJ-05 with 5 kg thrust, NJ-50 with 50 kg thrust and NJ-100 with 100 kg thrust - have been developed to meet critical requirements in indigenous defence technology. The compact propulsion systems are envisaged for appli...

India unveils indigenous Hansa-3 NG trainer aircraft; reviews plan for 19-seater SARAS Mk-2

November 30, 2025 5:50 PM

India unveils indigenous Hansa-3 NG trainer aircraft; reviews plan for 19-seater SARAS Mk-2

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday launched the production version of India’s indigenous Hansa-3 NG pilot trainer aircraft at CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bengaluru. He also reviewed ongoing work on the 19-seater SARAS Mk-2 aircraft and inaugurated multiple aerospace facilities aimed at strengthening India’s civil and defence aviation ecosystem. The Hansa-3 NG, India’s first all-composite two-seat trainer, has been designed...