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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...

August 9, 2026 1:03 PM

India, Russia step up industrial cooperation; Vande Bharat, SJ-100, critical minerals on agenda

India and Russia reviewed and explored ways to expand cooperation in railways, aerospace, critical minerals, fertilizers, mining and advanced technologies at the 12th Session of the India-Russia Working Group on Modernization and Industrial Cooperation held in New Delhi on Friday. The meeting, held under the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation, reviewed progress made since the 11th session and discussed collaboration across various...

October 10, 2025 11:13 PM

What can airports do to prevent drone incursions?

Drones have increasingly disrupted airspace across Europe in recent weeks, raising alarm over the repeated incursions of uncrewed aerial vehicles and prompting airport shutdowns and flight cancellations. Fingers have been pointed at Russia as tensions with the West have risen over its war in Ukraine, though Moscow has denied involvement and investigators are still gathering evidence. Whoever is behind the incidents, governments and regulators are under pressure to come up with solutions. WHY A...