Defence & Aerospace
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Weekly Brief — Defence & Aerospace
ANRF Funding Overhaul and Aerospace Trade Push
This report covers Defence procurement, space, aerospace, HAL, and nuclear developments from May 26, 2026, to June 02, 2026. Key findings include the launch of the ₹200-crore MAHA Water Mission and the finalized origin rules for nuclear and aerospace components under the India-Oman CEPA.
Key Statistics
| ₹200 Crore | USD 50 Billion | 2022-23 |
|---|---|---|
| MAHA Water Mission Funding | India-Canada Bilateral Trade Target | New IIP Base Year for Nuclear/Industrial Data |
Weekly Executive Summary
- Research Democratization: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) transitioned to a decentralized funding model, specifically targeting startups and smaller research clusters through the newly launched ₹200-crore MAHA Water Mission.
- Trade Liberalization: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with Oman and Canada were advanced, specifically defining origin rules for nuclear reactors, aerospace components, and critical minerals.
- Industrial Skilling: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was integrated into the PM-SETU strategic investment plan to lead industry-led ITI transformat…
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