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 the planes with indigenous radars, avionics, and weapons. Addressing the need for Airborne Early and Control Aircraft through indigenous projects, the Indian Air Force is developing a spy plane capable of monitoring enemy activity efficiently. Furthermore, the Indian Air Force is advancing its long-range air defense systems, having obtained approval for Project Kusha to develop an indigenous S-400 air defense system.

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Air Force Facing Supply Chain Breakdown Issue Due to Wars, Says Air Chief
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Air Force Facing Supply Chain Breakdown Issue Due to Wars, Says Air Chief

ABP News  

New Delhi: Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh Friday said due to the two ongoing wars between Russia and Ukraine as well as Israel and Hamas, the force is facing issues concerning a breakdown of supply chains. We also understand where we need to be as Indian Air Force because a lot depends on us for our …

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 …

Defence Ministry allocates ₹300 cr to promote ‘Aatmanirbharta’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Defence Ministry allocates ₹300 cr to promote ‘Aatmanirbharta’

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Defence has sanctioned over ₹300 crore through its Technology Development Fund to create an ecosystem aimed at enhancing capabilities in cutting-edge technology and promoting 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence, an official statement said on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Ministry highlights several successful startups The Defence Ministry on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, highlighted several successful startups benefiting from the scheme.Pune-based …

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 …

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 …

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push
1 year ago

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: In a significant boost to the country’s self-reliance drive and the military’s combat readiness, India on Thursday gave its go-ahead to major projects worth Rs.2.23 lakh crore, including the purchase of more light combat aircraft, light combat helicopters, artillery guns and anti-ship missiles, and the upgrade of Sukhoi-30 fighters. The approval for additional LCA Mk-1As comes almost three …

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 …

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, …

Indian Army’s Air Defence widens wings
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Army’s Air Defence widens wings

The Hindu  

The Indian Army’s reorientation from the western borders to the northern borders in the aftermath of the 2020 standoff with China, along with lessons from the ongoing war in Ukraine, are impacting the ongoing transformation of the Army Air Defence. The war in Ukraine has also changed the requirements, forcing the army to factor in new threats to air defence …

Armed forces to be strengthened further as Centre approves proposals worth Rs 84,328 crore
2 years ago

Armed forces to be strengthened further as Centre approves proposals worth Rs 84,328 crore

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force will be further strengthened with enhanced lethal capabilities by induction of a new range of missile system, long-range guided bombs, range augmentation kit for conventional bombs and advanced surveillance systems, the Ministry of Defence said. These proposals include six for Indian Army, six for Indian Air Force, 10 for Indian Navy and two for Indian Coast …

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 …

Defence, aerospace manufacturing sector will surge to ₹1 lakh cr in 2022: Rajnath Singh
3 years ago

Defence, aerospace manufacturing sector will surge to ₹1 lakh cr in 2022: Rajnath Singh

Live Mint  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that India's defence and aerospace manufacturing sector will escalate to ₹1 lakh crore in 2022. The current budget for the defence and aerospace manufacturing sector is ₹85000 crore. The contribution of the private sector in India's defence and aerospace manufacturing will rise to over Rs1 lakh crore by 2047 from around Rs18,000 crore …

India seeks to create $5 billion worth of defence equipment by 2025, says DRDO
3 years, 3 months ago

India seeks to create $5 billion worth of defence equipment by 2025, says DRDO

Firstpost  

The aim is to fight the next war with Indian weapons, said DRDO Director General Hari Babu Srivastava Noida: The Union government has an ambition to create $5 billion worth of defence equipment by 2025, a senior DRDO official said, emphasising on the need for developing an ecosystem for defence research in the country. To realise this ambition, the government …

Indian Army to place orders worth Rs 15,000 crore for indigenous weapon systems
3 years, 3 months ago

Indian Army to place orders worth Rs 15,000 crore for indigenous weapon systems

India Today  

The Indian Army is going to place orders worth around Rs 15,000 crore for indigenous weapon systems including Akash missiles and ALH Dhruv helicopters. The Defence Acquisition Council, led by defence minister Rajnath Singh, is expected to make orders for two regiments of Akash missiles for the army's air defence and 25 ALH helicopters for the army's aviation wing, defence …

India Likely to Finalise $2.5 Billion Deal to Procure 56 Transport Aircraft for Air Force
3 years, 11 months ago

India Likely to Finalise $2.5 Billion Deal to Procure 56 Transport Aircraft for Air Force

News 18  

India is likely to finalise in the next few months a mega deal to procure 56 transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force at a cost of $2.5 billion, official sources said on Tuesday. In a report, the defence ministry said the case of procurement of 56 C-295 from Airbus with participation of an Indian production agency for manufacture of …

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 …

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