Defence & Aerospace
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Defense & Aerospace: IODM Shift and SMR Roadmap
This report covers Defence Procurement, HAL, Space, and Nuclear sectors from July 19 to July 26, 2026. Key findings include the unveiling of the DAP 2026 prioritizing Indian ownership of design data and a formal roadmap for five indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
Key Statistics
| 100 GW | 5 SMRs | 94 Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear capacity target by 2047 | Indigenous units planned by 2033 | Rafale jets to be built in India |
Weekly Executive Summary
- Procurement Reform: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) introduced the draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026, mandating that "Indian Owned, Designed, and Manufactured" (IODM) equipment includes full access to technical source code.
- Nuclear Expansion: The government announced a strategy to deploy indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) at Tarapur and Visakhapatnam, inviting private participation from entities like Tata Power and Adani Group.
- Aerospace Milestone: HAL secured a long-term contract with Safran to manufacture turbine components for global civil aviation engines, while confirming the LCA Tejas Mk2 maiden flight for H1 2…
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