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121. Indian Deep-Tech Pioneer Space Fields Successfully Tests Historic Naval Rocket Solid Motor
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Delhi
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- On 13 February 2026, Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Space Fields successfully hot-fired a world-first naval solid rocket motor in India, marking a milestone in indigenous defence propulsion technology
- Space Fields, founded by former DRDO engineers, designed and delivered the motor under Indian Navy oversight, using advanced composite casings, proprietary propellants, and AI-driven testing to meet strict military-grade standards.
- The innovation could cut import costs by up to 40%, boost naval missile and underwater-system capability, strengthen private-sector defence participation, and enhance India’s self-reliance in aerospace and maritime security technologies.
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122. Akash-NG air defense system upgrade: DRDO increases range to 80 km, will target enemies selectively
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India
Zee News
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- on 14 February 2026, DRDO upgraded India’s Akash-NG air-defence missile system in India, boosting range to about 80 km and improving target-hitting ability against modern aerial threats.
- India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation enhanced Akash-NG using an AESA radar, dual-pulse rocket motor, and advanced seeker technology, improving speed, accuracy, and interception capability against aircraft, drones, and missiles.
- The upgraded Akash-NG strengthens India’s indigenous air-defence shield, increases strike range and mobility, counters high-speed targets, and supports Atmanirbhar Bharat by improving layered defence capability for the armed forces.
123. India’s first underwater twin-tube Road-cum-Rail tunnel in Assam: Here’s how this project could transform Northeast connectivity
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India
Indianexpress.com
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- On 14 February 2026, the Union Cabinet approved India’s first underwater twin-tube road-cum-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra River in Assam, linking Gohpur and Numaligarh to improve Northeast connectivity.
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs cleared the ₹18,662-crore project, to be built under EPC mode as a 4-lane access-controlled corridor integrating highways and railway lines for faster multimodal transport.
- The 15.79-km tunnel will cut travel distance from 240 km to 34 km, reduce travel time to about 20 minutes, create jobs, boost tourism, strengthen defence logistics, and improve connectivity across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and the Northeast.
124. Rs 18,509 crore rail upgrade approved: Kasara–Manmad, Ballari–Hosapete boost Hampi access
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Delhi
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Mathrubhumi.com
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- In February 2026, the Union Cabinet approved ₹18,509-crore railway multitracking projects across routes connecting pilgrimage centres like Vaishno Devi, Hampi, and Trimbakeshwar in multiple Indian states.
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by the Prime Minister of India and announced by the Union Minister of Railways of India , cleared the projects through integrated PM Gati Shakti planning to expand rail capacity and improve connectivity.
- The projects aim to reduce congestion, boost freight and passenger movement, enhance pilgrimage tourism, generate jobs, and support economic growth through upgraded multitracking infrastructure worth ₹18,509 crore.
125. DIPAS, DRDO and IIT Ropar sign MoU to boost collaborative Research and Technological Innovation
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Delhi
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ANI
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- On February 13, 2026, DIPAS-DRDO and IIT Ropar signed an MoU in New Delhi to promote collaborative research, academic exchange, and technological innovation for defence-related scientific development.
- The Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DRDO) partnered with IIT Ropar, planning joint research, knowledge sharing, and technology development by combining defence-lab expertise with academic research capabilities.
- The collaboration will focus on human-performance augmentation, high-altitude sustenance, smart energy, and efficient waste management, strengthening academia-defence cooperation and advancing innovation for India’s defence sector.
126. Defence Ministry signs Rs 2,312-crore deal with HAL for 8 Dornier 228 aircraft, equipment for Coast Guard
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Delhi
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Indian Express
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- On February 12, 2026, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,312-crore deal in New Delhi to procure eight Dornier-228 aircraft with operational equipment for the Indian Coast Guard.
- The Ministry of Defence partnered with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under the Buy (Indian) category, with HAL’s Transport Aircraft Division manufacturing the aircraft to boost indigenous defence production and maritime surveillance capability.
- The aircraft will enhance coastal surveillance, reconnaissance, search-and-rescue, and maritime security, while generating employment and supporting MSMEs within HAL’s production ecosystem, strengthening India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India defence initiatives.
127. Big boost to India’s defence sector as Modi government approves purchase of 288 S-400 missiles from Russia, its range is…, Pakistan to get sleepless nights
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India
India.com
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- On 12 February 2026, India approved buying 288 S-400 surface-to-air missiles from Russia to strengthen its air-defence capability across India’s strategic borders and key locations.
- The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by the Minister of Defence of India, cleared the ₹10,000-crore deal, planning procurement from Russia to replenish missile stocks and enhance India’s long- and short-range air-defence readiness.
- The purchase includes 120 short-range and 168 long-range missiles, boosting India’s S-400 systems’ capability to intercept aircraft, drones, and missiles, improving national security amid regional threats.
128. Jindal Stainless partners with Railways to make stainless steel salt containers
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Business Standard
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- On February 13, 2026, Jindal Stainless and Indian Railways partnered to produce stainless steel salt containers in India; a prototype successfully completed loading and unloading trials at Bhimasar, Gandhidham, Gujarat on February 10.
- Jindal Stainless, India’s largest stainless-steel maker, collaborated with Indian Railways to develop India’s first corrosion-resistant salt container using 304-grade stainless steel, aiming to improve durability, reduce corrosion damage, and enhance rail logistics efficiency.
- The 20-foot container addresses corrosion issues in coastal salt transport, lowering maintenance and asset failure risks; the initiative also aligns with India’s growing container market and speciality-steel push under the PLI 1.2 scheme.
129. Chandigarh: Saini inaugurates day-care cancer centres in 17 districts
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Haryana
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Hindustan Times
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- On February 12, 2026, The Chief Minister of Haryana inaugurated Day-Care Cancer Centres in 17 districts of Haryana from Chandigarh, expanding affordable cancer treatment access across the state.
- The Haryana government and Health Department launched centres through a hub-and-spoke model, with PGIMS Rohtak, National Cancer Institute Jhajjar, Sarvodaya Hospital Faridabad, and Atal Cancer Care Centre Ambala guiding district hospitals.
- With five centres already running, facilities now cover all 22 Haryana districts, offering chemotherapy, follow-up, palliative care, and symptom management near patients’ homes, reducing travel costs and improving cancer care accessibility.
130. Indian Railways Approves Major Infrastructure Projects in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
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- On February 13, 2026, Indian Railways approved major infrastructure projects in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh to improve railway capacity, efficiency, and connectivity across key routes and stations.
- The Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways, sanctioned the projects, planning to implement them through track upgrades, new lines, and infrastructure improvements to reduce congestion, enhance safety, and support smoother passenger and freight movement.
- Projects aim to boost regional economic growth, faster travel, better logistics, and improved rail services; similar approved works include new line sections and capacity expansion initiatives across multiple districts to strengthen India’s railway network.