Indian Navy, Coast Guard to get 463 stabilised remote control guns worth Rs 1,752 crore
10 months, 1 week ago

Indian Navy, Coast Guard to get 463 stabilised remote control guns worth Rs 1,752 crore

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a Rs 1,752.13 crore contract with a Kanpur-based firm Advanced Weapon Equipment India Ltd. for the manufacturing and supply of 463 Stabilised Remote Control Guns for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. Over 85% Indigenous Content The Ministry of Defence said in a statement that the acquisition of 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote Control Guns will have more than 85 per cent Indigenous Content. "The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract on February 14, 2024, with Advanced Weapon Equipment India Ltd., Kanpur for manufacturing & supply of a total of 463 indigenously manufactured 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote Control Guns for the Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of Rs. Guns to enhance capability of Navy and Coast Guard The Ministry further said that the SRCG will enhance the capability of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard to accurately engage small targets that pose a threat to ships in an asymmetric environment, both by day and night.

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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 …

Defence Ministry seals procurement deals worth ₹39,125 crore
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Defence Ministry seals procurement deals worth ₹39,125 crore

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Defence on March 1 signed five major capital acquisition contracts worth ₹39,125.39 crore for the three services. Of the five contracts, one was with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for procurement of aero-engines for MiG-29 aircraft, two with Larsen & Toubro for procurement of Close-in Weapon System and High-Power Radar and two with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited for procurement …

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 …

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 …

Defence Ministry inks deal worth over Rs 1,700 crore to boost critical weapon system production
1 year, 8 months ago

Defence Ministry inks deal worth over Rs 1,700 crore to boost critical weapon system production

India Today  

Ministry of Defence on Thursday inked a contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited for procurement of Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries and BrahMos Missiles under the Buy Category. These systems will be equipped with supersonic BrahMos Missiles and will significantly enhance the multi-directional maritime strike capability of the Indian Navy. The BAPL is a joint venture between India and …

Defence Ministry signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 11 patrol vessels, 6 missile vessels
1 year, 8 months ago

Defence Ministry signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 11 patrol vessels, 6 missile vessels

India Today  

In a huge boost to the Centre's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, the Defence Ministry on Thursday signed contracts with Indian shipyards for the acquisition of 11 Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels and six Next Generation Missile Vessels at an overall cost of around Rs 19,600 crore. Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD signs Rs 19,600 crore contracts with Indian shipyards for acquisition of 11 …

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 …

Defence Ministry, BrahMos Aerospace sign deal for acquisition of dual-role capable missiles
2 years, 3 months ago

Defence Ministry, BrahMos Aerospace sign deal for acquisition of dual-role capable missiles

India TV News  

Highlights BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. In a further impetus to self-reliance in defence production, the Defence Ministry has signed a contract with BrahMos Aerospace for the acquisition of additional dual-role capable surface-to-surface BrahMos missiles at an approximate cost of Rs 1,700 crore under the 'Buy-Indian' category. In a statement issued on Thursday, the ministry said the induction of these dual-role capable …

Defence Ministry approves acquisition of arms, military equipment worth Rs 7,965 crore
3 years, 1 month ago

Defence Ministry approves acquisition of arms, military equipment worth Rs 7,965 crore

India TV News  

The Defence Ministry on Tuesday approved the procurement of arms and military equipment worth Rs 7,965-crore, including 12 light utility helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, according to an official statement. Besides clearing the proposal to buy 12 helicopters, the DAC approved the procurement of Lynx U2 naval gunfire control system from Bharat Electronics Limited that will enhance the tracking and …

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 …

Defence Ministry approves acquisition of arms, military equipment worth Rs 2,290 crore
4 years, 2 months ago

Defence Ministry approves acquisition of arms, military equipment worth Rs 2,290 crore

India Today  

The Defence Ministry on Monday approved the procurement of arms and military equipment worth Rs 2,290 crore for troops guarding the borders with China and Pakistan. The Defence Acquisition Council held a meeting on Monday under the Chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and approved the proposals for capital acquisitions of various equipment required by the Indian armed forces at …

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