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, having bagged major export orders for artillery guns, a first-of-its-kind achievement for any Indian private company. In the context of modern warfare needs, India’s private sector must focus on future technologies like unmanned aerial vehicles. By leveraging the synergies of the research and innovation eco-system comprising DRDO, defence public sector units, private companies, MSMEs and start-ups, the country needs to undertake a ‘whole of nation’ approach towards the development of futuristic and critical systems/platforms in select domains.

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Army seeks to lower dependence on Chinese equipment
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Army seeks to lower dependence on Chinese equipment

The Hindu  

Acknowledging that use of Chinese equipment in drones is a “live issue” and anything remotely to do with data is where the vulnerability lies, Maj Gen C. S. Mann, additional director general of the Army Design Bureau, said that the Government has taken some actions and “appropriate methodology to address this will come into effect.” He added that there was …

India’s defence industry: Achievements and challenges
4 months ago

India’s defence industry: Achievements and challenges

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has launched many reforms under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives to strengthen India’s moribund defence industry. Union defence minister Rajnath Singh with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande at the Manekshaw Auditorium in New Delhi on Tuesday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Since assuming power …

India’s defence industry: Achievements and challenges
4 months ago

India’s defence industry: Achievements and challenges

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has launched many reforms under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives to strengthen India’s moribund defence industry. Union defence minister Rajnath Singh with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande at the Manekshaw Auditorium in New Delhi on Tuesday. Since assuming power in 2014, PM Modi’s …

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 …

Defence stocks PTC Industries, BEL, Mazagon Dock and 9 others gain up to 20% on policy continuity optimism
6 months, 1 week ago

Defence stocks PTC Industries, BEL, Mazagon Dock and 9 others gain up to 20% on policy continuity optimism

Live Mint  

Defence stocks surged as government reaffirms focus on sector. Shipbuilding companies Defence stocks surged sharply in today's trade, with some gaining up to 20% intraday, as the government's strong focus on the sector remains unwavering. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Rajnath Singh, who assumed office as Defence Minister, announced that the government aims to boost defence sector exports to ₹50,000 crore over the …

Adani Defence & Aerospace starts South Asia’s largest ammunition & missiles complex in Kanpur
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Adani Defence & Aerospace starts South Asia’s largest ammunition & missiles complex in Kanpur

Hindustan Times  

In a boost to India's defence capabilities, the country's leading private sector defence manufacturer Adani Defence & Aerospace launched two facilities dedicated to the production of ammunition and missiles in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Adani Defence already manufactures drones, anti-drone systems and small arms including light machine guns, assault rifles and pistols, according to the company’s website. The mega facilities, touted …

US approves $4 billion drone sale to India for maritime security needs
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US approves $4 billion drone sale to India for maritime security needs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Thursday approved a nearly $4 billion sale of drones and military equipment to India that are meant to be used to improve its maritime safety and surveillance. The State Department notified Congress of the $3.99 billion sale that will include 31 Sky Guardian drones, 170 Hellfire missiles, 310 small-diameter bombs and related support material. …

India’s quest for aatmanirbharta in drones
10 months, 4 weeks ago

India’s quest for aatmanirbharta in drones

Hindustan Times  

The word “drone” refers primarily to unmanned aircraft guided by remote control or onboard computers. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Centre will promote ‘Kisan Drones‘ to help farmers assess crops, digitise land records as well as spray insecticides and nutrients, in India, on Saturday, February 05, 2022. In June 2021, drones were used by Pakistan to carry out …

India-US bilateral defence trade has grown to $ 25 billion: Larson
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India-US bilateral defence trade has grown to $ 25 billion: Larson

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The United States has solidified its role as a major supplier of defence equipment to India and has emerged as India's largest military exercise partner, said Jennifer Larson, Consul General of the US Consulate in Hyderabad. Priorities in this partnership include defence cooperation, fostering mutual prosperity, countering the climate crisis, upholding a free and secure Indo-Pacific, and maintaining a …

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 …

India inches closer towards developing stealth combat drones
1 year ago

India inches closer towards developing stealth combat drones

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India on Friday inched closer towards developing indigenous stealth combat drones capable of firing missiles and dropping bombs — a platform that will boost the military’s capabilities, with the defence ministry announcing that the Defence Research and Development Organisation carried out a successful flight trial of the autonomous flying wing technology demonstrator from the Aeronautical Test Range at …

India-U.S. target technologies in maritime domain under start-up collaboration
1 year, 1 month ago

India-U.S. target technologies in maritime domain under start-up collaboration

The Hindu  

Two defence innovation challenges launched under the ambitious joint initiative, India-U.S. Defence Acceleration Ecosystem related to the domains of underwater communications and oil spill detection, are now in advanced stages where applications from start-ups on both sides have been invited and would subsequently be evaluated and shortlisted, officials said on Wednesday. The two INDUS-X challenges under ‘INDUS-X Mutual Promotion of …

New defence indigenisation list has futuristic weapons, systems
1 year, 2 months ago

New defence indigenisation list has futuristic weapons, systems

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday released the fifth Positive Indigenisation List of 98 items which will be procured by the three armed services from indigenous suppliers in a staggered manner as per specified timelines. Indigenisation list Some items on the list include a futuristic infantry combat vehicle, articulated all-terrain vehicles, several types of unmanned aerial vehicles, a medium range …

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 …

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 …

India's Defence Journey: From Importer to Export Powerhouse
1 year, 4 months ago

India's Defence Journey: From Importer to Export Powerhouse

News 18  

India’s defence manufacturing sector has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years, with a strategic shift from being a major importer to a budding exporter. India will soon be the world’s largest defence manufacturing base.” Pro-active policy Under the Modi government, there have been active measures taken to drive indigenisation and promote exports, while reducing defence imports. Major export destinations …

INDUS-X: India, US to expand strategic technology partnership and defence industrial cooperation
1 year, 6 months ago

INDUS-X: India, US to expand strategic technology partnership and defence industrial cooperation

Firstpost  

With an aim to expand the strategic technology partnership and defence industrial cooperation between the two countries, India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem was launched by the defence departments of India and the US on Wednesday, informed an official press release. Several Industry and Academia-led initiatives were also taken, under which the Indian and US defence firms intend to identify opportunities to …

Private sector collaboration is next great phase of Indo-U.S. defence ties: Atul Keshap
1 year, 6 months ago

Private sector collaboration is next great phase of Indo-U.S. defence ties: Atul Keshap

The Hindu  

Defence technology collaboration between the private sectors of India and the United States is really the next great phase of cooperation for “the two greatest democracies on earth”, according to Atul Keshap, president of the U.S.-India Business Council, who added that whatever the two countries can do together will benefit the rest of the “free countries” of the world. And …

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 …

India will be a developed nation by 2047: Rajnath Singh
1 year, 7 months ago

India will be a developed nation by 2047: Rajnath Singh

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India will become a strong, prosperous, self-reliant, and developed nation by 2047, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday. During his address at the 12th convocation ceremony of Defence Institute of Advanced Technology in Pune, Maharashtra, Singh emphasized the need for Indian research institutes to accelerate their activities in advanced technology to make India capable of dealing with …

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 …

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 …

Defence industry one of key drivers of India's growth, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
1 year, 10 months ago

Defence industry one of key drivers of India's growth, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Firstpost  

The Defence Minister has called upon Indian and global industry leaders to support the government’s endeavour to design, develop and manufacture cutting-edge products, using critical technologies within the country to attain complete ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence. Bengaluru: India will become 3rd largest economy in the world in the next 5 years, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday, adding that the …

India, US keen to conclude USD 3 billion deal for procuring MQ-9B predator drones
1 year, 10 months ago

India, US keen to conclude USD 3 billion deal for procuring MQ-9B predator drones

India Today  

India and the United States are keen for an early conclusion of the 30 MQ-9B predator armed drones deal at a cost of over USD 3 billion, which will help New Delhi strengthen its overall surveillance apparatus along the Line of Actual Control and the Indian Ocean. In the works for more than five years, the “ball is now in …

Opinion | India parades defence indigenization
1 year, 10 months ago

Opinion | India parades defence indigenization

India TV News  

India showcased its military might at the Republic Day parade on Thursday in Delhi. Among the Made In India military equipment displayed was the recently deployed Light Combat Helicopter Prachanda. The Brahmos supersonic high-precision cruise missile was showcased by 861 missile regiment, while the first indigenously developed Akash system was displayed at the parade by 27 Air Defence Missile regiment. …

How India’s Defence Indigenisation Can Be the Backbone for Strong, Assertive Foreign Policy
2 years, 3 months ago

How India’s Defence Indigenisation Can Be the Backbone for Strong, Assertive Foreign Policy

News 18  

On September 2, 2022, the Indian Navy, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, commissioned INS Vikrant, the first indigenous aircraft carrier built at the cost of Rs 23,000 crore. The Modi government implemented it and increased drastically after the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, following the unprecedented situations like the Covid-19 pandemic and the Galwan clashes, which resulted in …

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 …

Focus on Innovation in Semiconductor Technology Will Boost Defence Manufacturing
2 years, 5 months ago

Focus on Innovation in Semiconductor Technology Will Boost Defence Manufacturing

News 18  

According to the data published by the Swedish research centre, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, which tracks military expenditures and global arms trade, India was the third-largest spender on military and defence in the world accounting for 3.7% of the world’s military expenditure share in 2020. Considering the necessity of semiconductor technology in developing advanced military systems, defence manufacturing in …

Sanjaya Baru | More ‘bang for the buck’ in defence: New thinking vital
2 years, 10 months ago

Sanjaya Baru | More ‘bang for the buck’ in defence: New thinking vital

Deccan Chronicle  

Public discussion on the Union Budget quite understandably focuses on government spending in a range of areas that directly impact people’s lives like infrastructure, agriculture and rural development, education, health care, social welfare and so on. This year’s Budget papers show that total budgeted spending on defence as a percentage share of total Central government expenditure remains unchanged at around …

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 …

More Trust, Transparency in Defence Sec Now, Goal is to Become World's Biggest Military Power: PM Modi
3 years, 2 months ago

More Trust, Transparency in Defence Sec Now, Goal is to Become World's Biggest Military Power: PM Modi

News 18  

New Delhi: For the first time since Independence, many major reforms were rolled out in India’s defence sector and it has more transparency and trust than ever before, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. After dedicating seven new state-run defence firms replacing the Ordnance Factory Board, the prime minister said a single-window system has been put in place instead …

Under self-reliant India campaign, goal is to make country world's biggest military power on its own: PM Modi
3 years, 2 months ago

Under self-reliant India campaign, goal is to make country world's biggest military power on its own: PM Modi

India Today  

PM Narendra Modi on Friday launched seven defence companies that have been converted from the Ordnance Factory Board department to seven fully government-owned corporate entities to improve self-reliance on the country's defence preparedness. He said: "Under the self-reliant India campaign, the country's goal is to make the nation the world's biggest military power on its own and develop a modern …

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 …

In Perspective: India’s big bet on drones
3 years, 3 months ago

In Perspective: India’s big bet on drones

Hindustan Times  

Last week, India’s civil aviation ministry notified new rules covering drones — the second time that regulations were updated this year itself. The resulting rules appear to recognise that the previous regulations more or less amounted to throwing the baby out with the bathwater – a labyrinthine process ostensibly aimed at keeping the skies safe meant people had to navigate …

This is How the Emerging Drone Industry Can Have Its Make in India Moment
3 years, 5 months ago

This is How the Emerging Drone Industry Can Have Its Make in India Moment

News 18  

As India opens its arms to embrace a liberalized drone ecosystem with the Draft Drone Rules 2021, the drone industry is eyeing a boundless sky for the drones to take off. In such a scenario, even the largest drone manufacturers in the country are forced to import crucial components for drones, depriving India of a chance to go truly atmanirbhar …

From surveillance to combat: Decoding India's drone mission
3 years, 5 months ago

From surveillance to combat: Decoding India's drone mission

India Today  

A swarm of drones covered the parade ground during the Army Day parade on January 15 this year as the Indian Army put up a unique display of its recently acquired indigenous unmanned aerial vehicles. Aerial attacks involving drones loaded with missiles and laser-guided bombs, capable of destroying targets deep inside enemy territory, could soon be a reality for the …

India committed to enhancing defence manufacturing capabilities, says Narendra Modi
3 years, 10 months ago

India committed to enhancing defence manufacturing capabilities, says Narendra Modi

Firstpost  

Addressing a webinar on the effective implementation of the Union Budget’s provisions in the defence sector, the PM urged the private sector to take up both designing and manufacturing of defence equipment New Delhi: India is working hard to enhance its capabilities and capacities in the defence-manufacturing sector at a fast pace, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, noting …

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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