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Weekly Brief - Defence Procurement, Aerospace & Strategic Tech - 22nd September, 2026
Ministry of Defence inks major armor upgrade contracts, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited hands over key indigenous trainer and utility platforms, and policy frameworks advance private sector integration in nuclear and R&D.
Key Statistics
| ₹586 Crore | 5 Platforms | ₹1 Lakh Crore |
|---|---|---|
| MoD contract value for T-72 and T-90 tank Auxiliary Power Units [owh9my] | Major aerospace assets handed over by HAL to IAF and civilian operators [9wzkjy] | Allocated outlay under the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund [ejx8d3] |
Weekly Executive Summary
- Ministry of Defence contracted Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited for ₹586 crore to supply Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for T-72 and T-90 battle tanks [owh9my].
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) delivered two LCA Tejas FOC Twin Seater Trainers, three HTT-40 Basic Trainers to the IAF, and four Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans [9wzkjy].
- Prime Minister highlighted active policy shifts enabling private sector participation in nuclear energy generation and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) [hnx0kt].
- DRDO in…
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