Centre plans to set up seven defence man­u­fac­tur­ing clusters States and UTs backed by IITs to form them­atic hubs

Centre Plans Seven Defence Manufacturing Clusters Backed by IITs

Centre formalized seven defence manufacturing clusters each backed by dedicated IITs with thematic hubs, aiming to reduce import dependence, boost domestic production, and generate GDP multiplier effects across India.

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AGC Opens Innovation Hub at IIT Hyderabad

AGC Asia Pacific India Private Limited has inaugurated the AAPI Innovation Hub at the IIT Hyderabad Technology Research Park, creating a joint platform for internships, collaborative research, and innovation‑driven projects between AGC engineers and IIT Hyderabad students and faculty in AI and digital technologies. AGC Launches AAPI Innovation Hub at IIT Hyderabad AGC Asia Pacific…

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IIT Hyderabad builds affordable light gas gun for high‑speed impact testing

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad have developed a compact, low‑cost light gas gun that can fire projectiles at speeds up to 0.8 km per second, enabling controlled high‑speed impact testing in the lab. The student‑led project, built using PVC pipes at around ₹50,000, offers a far more affordable alternative to conventional defence‑grade testing systems.

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DNP Establishes Second Overseas R&D Base in IIT Hyderabad, India

DNP to open second overseas R&D base at IIT Hyderabad to boost innovation in mobility and healthcare

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) will launch a new research and development base at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) in April 2026, becoming its second overseas R&D hub after the Netherlands. The center will focus on joint research in mobility—especially wireless power systems for electric vehicles—and in medical healthcare, including advanced synthesis routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients

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