Defence Ministry gives clearance for purchase of Indian-made military equipment worth Rs 27,000 crore
4 years ago

Defence Ministry gives clearance for purchase of Indian-made military equipment worth Rs 27,000 crore

India Today  

Indigenously designed air surveillance platforms, patrol vessels for the Navy and modular bridges for the Army are among the approvals for procuring defence equipment from domestic manufacturers worth Rs. In a big boost to 'Make in India,' the Defence Acquisition Council headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has given the go-ahead to the procurement of equipment worth Rs 28,000 which includes products worth Rs. The Defence Acquisition Council, in a meeting chaired of Rajnath Singh on Thursday, approved capital acquisition proposals of various weapons, platforms, qquipment, systems required by the Indian Army, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force at an approximate overall cost of Rs. Acquisition proposals approved include the DRDO-designed and developed Airborne Early Warning & Control systems for the IAF, Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Indian Navy and Modular Bridges for the Indian Army.

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Paras Defence, HAL to Bharat Dynamics: Defence stocks rally as DAC okays acquisition worth ₹21,772 crore
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Paras Defence, HAL to Bharat Dynamics: Defence stocks rally as DAC okays acquisition worth ₹21,772 crore

Live Mint  

Defence stocks including Garden Reach Shipbuilders, Hindustan Aeronautics, Paras Defence, Cochin Shipyard, among others rallied up to 6% on Wednesday, after the government approved five capital acquisition proposals worth ₹21,772 crore to improve the country’s defence preparedness. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers share price led the rally with gains of 6.2%, Paras Defence and Space Technologies shares surged as much …

Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹21,772 crore capital projects to improve defence preparedness
3 weeks ago

Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹21,772 crore capital projects to improve defence preparedness

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a significant move to enhance defence preparedness, the Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved five major capital acquisition projects worth over ₹21,772 crore. The Ministry of Defence announced the decision on Tuesday, highlighting the procurement's importance for the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Army, and the Coast Guard. For the Indian …

Centre clears 5 acquisition deals to improve India's defence preparedness
3 weeks ago

Centre clears 5 acquisition deals to improve India's defence preparedness

India Today  

In a significant push to improve India's defence preparedness, the Central government on Tuesday approved five military acquisition proposals worth Rs 21,772 crores. The Defence Acquisition Council headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the procurement of 31 new water jet fast attack crafts for the Indian Navy. The DAC also gave its assent for the purchase of an Electronic …

Defence contracts emerge as key business for telecom infra makers
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Defence contracts emerge as key business for telecom infra makers

Live Mint  

India's push for local manufacturing is prising open a new business frontier for domestic telecom equipment manufacturers. Industry stakeholders Mint spoke to said that companies like Tejas Networks, HFCL Ltd and Sterlite Technologies Ltd stand to reap the rewards of the Indian defence forces’ increasing preference for locally developed telecom infrastructure. Companies such as China’s Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd and …

India's Defence Production Hits ₹1.27 Lakh Cr
2 months, 4 weeks ago

India's Defence Production Hits ₹1.27 Lakh Cr

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:India's defence production reached a record high of ₹1.27 lakh crore in 2023-24, with exports of military hardware and weapons to over 90 countries, defence minister Rajnath Singh announced on Wednesday. The 'Make in India' programme, introduced under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, has driven significant reforms across sectors, particularly in defence, according to Singh. He highlighted the country's …

Defence ministry approves Rs 1.44 lakh crore for indigenous tanks, radars, planes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Defence ministry approves Rs 1.44 lakh crore for indigenous tanks, radars, planes

India Today  

The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on September 3, granted Acceptance of Necessity for 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1,44,716 crore. The council also approved the procurement of Air Defence Fire Control Radars, which will be instrumental in detecting and tracking aerial targets and providing firing solutions. These vehicles, designed and developed by Armoured Vehicles …

India was victim of terror attacks but now Armed Forces giving a befitting reply, says PM Modi
4 months, 1 week ago

India was victim of terror attacks but now Armed Forces giving a befitting reply, says PM Modi

New Indian Express  

India is attaining ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence and is emerging as a global manufacturing hub due to the steps taken by the Government in the last few years. He lauded the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces for taking a series of decisions, including the notification of a number of positive indigenisation lists, wherein there are over 5,600 items that …

India on course to clock defence exports worth ₹50k crore by 2028-29: Officials
4 months, 1 week ago

India on course to clock defence exports worth ₹50k crore by 2028-29: Officials

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India is on course to achieve its defence export target of Rs.50,000 crore in the next five years, defence ministry officials said on Sunday, citing export data shared by the government for the first quarter of financial year 2024-25. Akash missile is developed by the DRDO and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited The data shared a day earlier …

Aatmanirbharta cannot be at the cost of nation’s defence: IAF Vice Chief
5 months ago

Aatmanirbharta cannot be at the cost of nation’s defence: IAF Vice Chief

The Hindu  

Aatmanirbharta is what we are riding on, but this self-reliance cannot be at the cost of the nation’s defence, Vice Chief of Indian Air Force Air Marshal A. P. Singh said on July 19 in a reality check to the ongoing push towards indigenisation in the defence sector. “Nation’s defence comes first and foremost and if Indian Air Force or …

Big boost for defence sector as production goes up by 16%, highest-ever growth
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Big boost for defence sector as production goes up by 16%, highest-ever growth

India TV News  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the country has registered the highest-ever growth in the value of defence production in 2023-24, and that the Make in India programme is crossing new milestones. In a release, M0D said, "Ministry of Defence has achieved the highest-ever growth in indigenous defence production in value terms during Financial Year 2023-24, on the back …

India records growth in defence production
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India records growth in defence production

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India’s indigenous defence production achieved the highest-ever growth in value terms during Financial Year 2023-24 on back of Modi government's ‘Aatmanirbharta’ campaign. The value of defence production in the country has gone up to a record-high figure of Rs 1,26,887 crore, reflecting a year on year growth of 16.7 per cent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that government …

Indian Army progressing Rs 6,800 crore indigenous shoulder-fired missile projects for China, Pakistan borders
8 months ago

Indian Army progressing Rs 6,800 crore indigenous shoulder-fired missile projects for China, Pakistan borders

India TV News  

The Indian Army is progressing two cases worth over Rs 6,800 crore for developing Very Short Range Air Defence Systems indigenously amid shortages in the inventory of shoulder-fired missiles to tackle aerial threats on borders with China and Pakistan. Defence Ministry officials said the current VSHORAD missiles in the inventory of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force are all …

Diplomacy with a defence angle
8 months, 1 week ago

Diplomacy with a defence angle

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi’s move to appoint defence attachés in several foreign missions is of a piece with India’s rising economic clout and its self-perception as a leader of the Global South. A third factor that provides context to the decision is India’s focus on self-reliance in defence production, which is focussed not only on restricting imports but also on exporting Indian …

India's defence exports at all-time high: Which are the countries buying from New Delhi?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India's defence exports at all-time high: Which are the countries buying from New Delhi?

Firstpost  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India’s arms exports have crossed the Rs 21,000-crore mark for the first time. According to the defence minister, the arms exports touched Rs 21,083 crore in the financial year 2023-24, a “spectacular growth” of 32.5 per cent over the previous fiscal. India’s growing defence exports India supplies arms to over 85 countries, including Italy, …

Defence Ministry approves acquisition of 15 maritime patrol aircraft for Navy, coast guard: Sources
10 months, 1 week ago

Defence Ministry approves acquisition of 15 maritime patrol aircraft for Navy, coast guard: Sources

India TV News  

The Ministry of Defence has given approval for proposal to buy nine maritime surveillance aircraft for the Indian Navy and six maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard, sources said. "There are plans for acquiring long-range maritime surveillance aircraft, which the Air Force has taken, and the contracts will be signed with TASL, wherein we are about to get …

Defence Ministry clears procurement of military hardware worth Rs 84,560 crore
10 months, 1 week ago

Defence Ministry clears procurement of military hardware worth Rs 84,560 crore

India TV News  

The defence ministry today cleared the procurement of military hardware worth Rs 84,560 crore including multi-mission maritime aircraft to boost the overall combat capabilities of the armed forces. The proposals cleared by the DAC include new generation anti-tank mines, air defence tactical control radar, heavy weight torpedoes, medium range maritime reconnaissance and multi-mission maritime aircraft, flight refueller aircraft and software …

HAL, BEL, BDL: 4 fundamental factors that keep 2024 outlook firm for Defence PSU
11 months, 1 week ago

HAL, BEL, BDL: 4 fundamental factors that keep 2024 outlook firm for Defence PSU

Live Mint  

Outlook 2024: The Defence sector companies riding the wave of strong growth led by favorable government policies on “Make in India” and "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiative have seen strong gains in their share prices during 2023. With defence production and exports expected to reach all-time high levels in FY24, the sector is all set to experience an equally strong FY25. Here …

IAF tapping into self-reliance for repair, overhaul of Russian-origin aircraft
1 year ago

IAF tapping into self-reliance for repair, overhaul of Russian-origin aircraft

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has hit the repair and overhaul of critical equipment in the Indian Air Force’s Russian-origin aircraft, including aero-engines and avionics, and self-reliance plans are being pursued to address the situation, the defence ministry said in a comprehensive end-of-year review published on Friday, highlighting the key developments in the sector during 2023. Calling 2023 a …

Air Force to bolster 'Make in India in Defence' with projects worth Rs 3 lakh crore
1 year, 2 months ago

Air Force to bolster 'Make in India in Defence' with projects worth Rs 3 lakh crore

India Today  

The Indian Air Force, led by Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, is fully supporting the Narendra Modi government's flagship ‘Make in India in defence sector’ with a program to execute projects worth over Rs 3 lakh crore in the next five years. This indigenous upgrade will involve joint efforts by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and the Indian Air Force, equipping …

Govt approves procurement of 12 HAL manufactured Su-30 MKI fighter jets
1 year, 3 months ago

Govt approves procurement of 12 HAL manufactured Su-30 MKI fighter jets

Live Mint  

India's defence ministry had cleared nine procurement proposals of around ₹45,000 crore, including ones to acquire 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets, maufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. "All these procurements will be made from Indian vendors under Buy /Buy category which will give substantial boost to the Indian defence Industry towards achieving the goal of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'," the defence ministry said. …

Defence Acquisition Council approves 9 proposals worth Rs 45,000 crore for procurement from Indian vendors
1 year, 3 months ago

Defence Acquisition Council approves 9 proposals worth Rs 45,000 crore for procurement from Indian vendors

Op India  

Defence Acquisition Council has accorded Acceptance of Necessity for nine capital acquisition proposals of approx. The DAC also approved the procurement of Next Generation Survey Vessels for the Indian Navy which will greatly enhance its capabilities in performing Hydrographic Operations. The DAC also accorded AoN for proposals of the Indian Air Force which included the Avionic upgradation of Dornier Aircraft …

Aatmanirbhar Bharat: DAC approves nine capital acquisition proposals for armed forces worth Rs 45,000 Cr
1 year, 3 months ago

Aatmanirbhar Bharat: DAC approves nine capital acquisition proposals for armed forces worth Rs 45,000 Cr

Firstpost  

Proposals for avionic upgradation of Dornier Aircraft; procurement of Dhruvastra short range air-to-surface missile and 12 Su-30 MKI aircraft also cleared by Defence Acquisition Council. With an aim to enhance the protection, mobility, attack capability and increased survivability of mechanised forces, the Defence Acquisition Council has accorded ‘Acceptance of Necessity’ for nine capital acquisition proposals of approximately Rs 45,000 crore. …

India to buy 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKIs for Indian Air Force at Rs 11,000 crore
1 year, 3 months ago

India to buy 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKIs for Indian Air Force at Rs 11,000 crore

India TV News  

The Defence Ministry on Friday approved the proposal for the procurement of 12 Su-30MKIs for the Indian Air Force which would be manufactured in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. All these procurements will be made from Indian vendors under Buy /Buy category which will give substantial boost to the Indian defence Industry towards achieving the goal of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, the …

Indian Defence exports breach Rs 16000 crore mark to reach an all time high
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian Defence exports breach Rs 16000 crore mark to reach an all time high

Op India  

Looking to expand the Make in India in defence sector, India’s defence exports have skyrocketed to an all-time high, touching nearly the Rs 16,000 cr mark in FY 2022-23, Defence Ministry said on Friday. “With a 23-fold increase in exports, Indian design and development capabilities are reaching over 85 countries,” the Defence Ministry announced. The Indian indigenous defence industry has …

Defence Acquisition Council approves proposals worth ₹7,800 crore
1 year, 3 months ago

Defence Acquisition Council approves proposals worth ₹7,800 crore

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council has given its nod to proposals worth ₹7,800 crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces, the ministry said in a statement on Thursday. “To enhance the efficiency of the Indian Air Force, the DAC has granted AoN for procurement and installation of Electronic Warfare Suite on Mi-17 …

Army executes contracts worth ₹7600 crore under emergency procurements
1 year, 4 months ago

Army executes contracts worth ₹7600 crore under emergency procurements

The Hindu  

The armed forces are currently executing the fourth tranche of Emergency Procurements and the Army has so far signed 49 contracts worth ₹7600 crore and another 34 contracts of a similar amount are lined up and expected to be concluded by end-September, according to defence sources. “The 49 contracts cater for capabilities ranging from mobility solutions to communication systems, energy …

The country is ready for a major bulk-up of its defence armoury
1 year, 5 months ago

The country is ready for a major bulk-up of its defence armoury

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to the US came at a crucial juncture. For instance, the successful development of Defence Research and Development Organisation’s advanced towed artillery gun system by Bharat Forge and Tata Group is testimony to Indian industry’s capability in developing our own advanced weapon platforms. Particularly noteworthy is the company’s defence subsidiary, Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd, …

BrahMos missiles, drones to be manufactured in UP defence corridor: Rajnath Singh
1 year, 6 months ago

BrahMos missiles, drones to be manufactured in UP defence corridor: Rajnath Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that BrahMos missiles, drones, electronic warfare systems and aircraft will be manufactured and assembled in the Uttar Pradesh defence corridor. Drones/UAVs, Electronic warfare, Aircraft and BrahMos missiles will be manufactured and assembled in this corridor," Rajnath Singh told the gathering at the event He also informed that so far, a total investment of about …

Rajnath in Lucknow: 95% land for UPDIC acquired, big investment flowing in
1 year, 6 months ago

Rajnath in Lucknow: 95% land for UPDIC acquired, big investment flowing in

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said that the country’s defence exports will be worth ₹20,000 crore in the next few months. Defence minister Rajnath Singh at Surya Auditorium in Lucknow on Saturday “Our defence equipment exports that were around ₹1,900 crore in 2014, have now jumped to about ₹16,000 crore, and over the next few months we will touch ₹20,000 …

Defence production crosses ₹1 lakh crore for first time
1 year, 7 months ago

Defence production crosses ₹1 lakh crore for first time

The Hindu  

The value of defence production in Financial Year 2022-23 has crossed the figure of ₹1 lakh crore for the first time ever, according to the Defence Ministry. “The value currently stands ₹1,06,800 crore and it will go further up once the data is received from the remaining private defence industries,” a Defence Ministry statement said. “The current value of defence …

All-Time High Defence Exports 16000 crore India position World Arms Bazaar PM Narendra Modi Rajnath singh MoD Indian defence sector
1 year, 8 months ago

All-Time High Defence Exports 16000 crore India position World Arms Bazaar PM Narendra Modi Rajnath singh MoD Indian defence sector

ABP News  

India achieved a record Rs 16,000 crore worth of defence equipment exports last financial year. India continues to be an attractive selling destination, and as revealed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Indian defence sector has emerged as a major demand creator. Indian defence research entities have devoted lot of their energy and time, and has been able to equip …

Defence exports log tenfold jump since 2016, nearly ₹16k-cr
1 year, 8 months ago

Defence exports log tenfold jump since 2016, nearly ₹16k-cr

Hindustan Times  

Making its presence felt in the highly competitive global defence market, India exported military hardware worth ₹15,920 crore in financial year 2022-23, the highest ever and a notable tenfold increase since 2016-17, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attributing the surge to enthusiasm for Make in India, and key reforms to spur growth in the sector. In a massive …

India's defence exports reach all-time high of nearly Rs 16,000 crore in 2022-23
1 year, 8 months ago

India's defence exports reach all-time high of nearly Rs 16,000 crore in 2022-23

India Today  

India's defence exports reached an all-time high of Rs 15,920 crore in the financial year 2022-23, over a 10-times increase since 2016-17. The rising defence exports and participation of 104 countries in Aero India 2023 are proof of India’s growing defence manufacturing capabilities. A clear manifestation of India’s talent and the enthusiasm towards ‘Make in India.’ It also shows the …

DAC clears proposals worth ₹70,500 crore including several design and development cases
1 year, 9 months ago

DAC clears proposals worth ₹70,500 crore including several design and development cases

The Hindu  

The Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday accorded Acceptance of Necessity for capital acquisition proposals worth ₹70,500 crore. “Out of the total proposals, Indian Navy proposals constitute more than ₹56,000 crore, which largely includes indigenous BrahMos cruise missiles, Shakti Electronic Warfare systems, Utility Helicopters-Maritime among others,” it said in a statement. Other proposals include a …

India exported military hardware worth ₹13,399 crore in current fiscal: MoS Defence
1 year, 9 months ago

India exported military hardware worth ₹13,399 crore in current fiscal: MoS Defence

The Hindu  

India exported military hardware worth ₹13,399 crore till March 6 in the current fiscal, a significant increase from just ₹4,682 crore in 2017-18, according to official data. Mr. Bhatt said the total defence exports in 2021-22 stood at ₹12,815 crore while it was ₹8,435 crore in 2020-21, ₹9,116 crore in 2019-20 and ₹ 10,746 crore in 2018-19. The Minister said …

DC Edit | 75% domestic purchasing of defence gear laudable target
1 year, 10 months ago

DC Edit | 75% domestic purchasing of defence gear laudable target

Deccan Chronicle  

For far too long, we Indians had felt that, just like for petroleum, we, as a country, would also remain an importer of defence equipment. It was really an audacious vision to believe that defence procurement could be linked to the political philosophy of the government, best expressed through “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” and Make in India, reduce our dollar outflow …

75 percent of defence capital budget earmarked for domestic firms: Rajnath Singh
1 year, 10 months ago

75 percent of defence capital budget earmarked for domestic firms: Rajnath Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: In a major move to push “Make in India”, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday announced that 75 per cent of funds allocated in Union Budget 2023-24 for equipping the Army, Navy and Air Force with new weapons and technology will be spent on purchases from domestic industry. In the Union Budget, the capital outlay which goes in …

In major push for Make in India, Defence Ministry approves Rs 4,276 cr-worth purchase of anti-tank, air defence missiles
1 year, 11 months ago

In major push for Make in India, Defence Ministry approves Rs 4,276 cr-worth purchase of anti-tank, air defence missiles

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The defence ministry on Tuesday approved three procurement proposals, including that of Helina anti-tank guided missiles, at a total cost of Rs 4,276 crore to bolster the combat capabilities of the armed forces along the Line of Actual Control with China. The DAC, which is the defence ministry’s highest decision-making body on acquisition, also gave a go-ahead for …

Defence Acquisition Council gives nod to purchase indigenous defence systems
1 year, 11 months ago

Defence Acquisition Council gives nod to purchase indigenous defence systems

The Hindu  

The Defence Acquisition Council headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday accorded Acceptance of Necessity for three capital acquisition proposals amounting to ₹4,276 crore. These include Helicopter launched Nag Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, Very Short Range Air Defence Systems and BrahMos cruise missile launcher and Fire Control System for naval ships. The HELINA and Dhruvastra being developed by the Defence …

Govt approves capital procurement proposals worth ₹4,276 crore
1 year, 11 months ago

Govt approves capital procurement proposals worth ₹4,276 crore

Live Mint  

The Union defence ministry on Tuesday approved capital procurement proposals, including that of Helina anti-tank guided missiles, worth ₹4,276 crore. In a press release, the Ministry of Defence said, “A meeting of Defence Acquisition Council, held on January 10, 2023 under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity for three capital acquisition proposals, amounting to …

Purchase of missiles, air defence weapons worth ₹4,276 cr cleared
1 year, 11 months ago

Purchase of missiles, air defence weapons worth ₹4,276 cr cleared

Hindustan Times  

India on Tuesday set the ball rolling for buying indigenous helicopter-launched anti-tank guided missiles, air defence weapons and equipping more of its warships with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, with the defence acquisition council - in its first meeting in the new year - clearing army and navy proposals worth ₹4,276 crore, officials familiar the development said. DAC, which is India’s …

Govt approves purchase of anti-tank missiles, air defence weapons worth Rs 4,276 cr
1 year, 11 months ago

Govt approves purchase of anti-tank missiles, air defence weapons worth Rs 4,276 cr

India Today  

The defence ministry on Tuesday approved three procurement proposals, including that of Helina anti-tank guided missiles, at a total cost of Rs 4,276 crore. The Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh approves Acceptance of Necessity for three capital acquisition proposals, worth Rs 4,276 crore. https://t.co/TLREEyK78z — àä°àä•àåàä·àä¾ àä®àä‚àääàåàä°àå€ àä•àä¾àä°àåàäïàä¾àä²àäï/ RMO India January 10, 2023 "The DAC accorded …

Domestic procurement of defence equipment sees upward trend: Govt to Lok Sabha
2 years, 4 months ago

Domestic procurement of defence equipment sees upward trend: Govt to Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

The domestic procurement of defence equipment has seen an upward curve over the past three years, from 54% in 2018-19 to 64% in 2020-21, Union minister of state for defence Ajay Bhatt told the Lok Sabha on Friday, with this year’s target being 68%. Union minister of state for defence Ajay Bhatt speaks in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing …

Defence Ministry clears arms procurement worth Rs 28,732cr for Army
2 years, 4 months ago

Defence Ministry clears arms procurement worth Rs 28,732cr for Army

India TV News  

Highlights The procurement proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council Decision is set to provide a major impetus to the small arms manufacturing industry Drones are being acquired as the technology has proved to be a force multiplier The defence ministry on Tuesday approved the procurement of military equipment and weapons worth Rs 28,000 crore, including swarm drones and …

Rajnath approves swarm drones buy
2 years, 4 months ago

Rajnath approves swarm drones buy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The defence acquisition council headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday gave initial approval for arms procurement proposals worth Rs 28,732 crore including autonomous surveillance and armed swarm drones for the Army. For enhanced protection against enemy snipers along the Line of Control, and in close combat counter-terrorism operations, DAC gave initial approval to buy bulletproof jackets …

India witnessing transitional phase towards self-reliance in defence sector: Rajnath Singh
2 years, 5 months ago

India witnessing transitional phase towards self-reliance in defence sector: Rajnath Singh

Firstpost  

He said the defence ministry has set a target of Rs 1.75 lakh crore of defence production by 2025, which includes export of Rs 35,000 crore New Delhi: India is witnessing a transitional phase towards self-reliance in defence sector and senior officials of defence PSUs should work together to ensure that their companies are among world’s best, Defence Minister Rajnath …

Make in India: Defence manufacturing push, projects & need explained
2 years, 7 months ago

Make in India: Defence manufacturing push, projects & need explained

The Hindu  

With India’s defence deals with Russia in a quandary amid the Russia-Ukraine war, the Centre has stressed on a renewed push for indigenous manufacturing of defence equipment, urging foreign and domestic companies alike to invest in India. In the backdrop of the India-U.S. 2+2 dialogue, Mr. Singh invited U.S. companies to invest in India, saying “US-India relationship is built on …

India to boost arms output, fearing shortfall from Russia
2 years, 8 months ago

India to boost arms output, fearing shortfall from Russia

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India on Thursday said it would ramp up its production of military equipment, including helicopters, tank engines, missiles and airborne early warning systems, to offset any potential shortfall from its main supplier Russia. “Our objective is to develop India as a defense manufacturing hub,” Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said Thursday while releasing a list of military equipment …

India to boost arms output, fearing shortfall from Russia
2 years, 8 months ago

India to boost arms output, fearing shortfall from Russia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "Our objective is to develop …

Defence Diary: 7 Firms Born Out of Ordnance Factory Board Need New Reforms, Talent in Transition Phase
2 years, 10 months ago

Defence Diary: 7 Firms Born Out of Ordnance Factory Board Need New Reforms, Talent in Transition Phase

News 18  

About five months ago, on October 1, seven new Defence Public Sector Undertakings were born out of the erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board. Soft Landing Corporatisation of OFB had yielded seven new DPSUs—Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited, Munitions India Limited, Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited, Troop Comforts Limited, Yantra India Limited, India Optel Limited, and Gliders India Limited. For instance, the …

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