India's Defence Powerhouse: TATA Aircraft Complex a Step Towards Self-Reliance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Defence Powerhouse: TATA Aircraft Complex a Step Towards Self-Reliance

Firstpost  

The article highlights India's growing defense capabilities with the inauguration of the TATA Aircraft Complex. The complex will produce the C295 military transport aircraft, marking a significant step towards self-reliance in defense. The event also showcases the government's commitment to reduce dependence on foreign countries and build up local manufacturing capabilities. India aims to become a major player in the global defense market.

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Yearender 2024: From Predator drones to C-295 aircraft, India’s top defence achievements this year
4 days, 5 hours ago

Yearender 2024: From Predator drones to C-295 aircraft, India’s top defence achievements this year

India TV News  

Yearender 2024: A lot has happened in India's defence arena over the last 12 months as the country made significant strides in bolstering its Armed Forces with a focus on modernizing its military assets and enhancing indigenous production. This year, key achievements in the defence sector include the induction of advanced Predator drones and the establishment of a domestic manufacturing …

India's Defence Exports Soar as Germany and Spain Forge Strategic Partnership
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Defence Exports Soar as Germany and Spain Forge Strategic Partnership

Firstpost  

India's defence exports surge to Rs 21,083 crore ($2.6 billion), with the United States, France, and Armenia ranking as the top buyers of Indian-made arms. The country's defence sector has expanded its export footprint, with public and private companies now supplying military equipment to about 100 countries.

India's Private Defence Manufacturing Takes a Leap Forward with Tata Airbus C-295 Facility
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Private Defence Manufacturing Takes a Leap Forward with Tata Airbus C-295 Facility

Live Mint  

Tata Airbus C-295 project a milestone for India's private defence manufacturing. The C295 military aircraft would be India's first military asset to be produced by Tata Advanced Systems in Gujarat, Vadodara, the first private Final Assembly Line in the nation. Around 13, 000 parts of the aircraft are to be made in India, boosting the nation's reliance on indigenous defence …

The leaders of India and Spain launch India's first private military aircraft plant
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The leaders of India and Spain launch India's first private military aircraft plant

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

India's Military Future: C295 Aircraft to Transform Airlift Operations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Military Future: C295 Aircraft to Transform Airlift Operations

Firstpost  

The C295 aircraft will transform India's tactical airlift operations by providing a versatile and advanced platform for various missions. With its advanced features and capabilities, the C295 will enhance the Indian defense ecosystem with additional orders for 15 aircraft for the Navy and Coast Guard. The facility in Vadodara will mark a significant milestone in the country's military production, with …

C295 Aircraft: A Game Changer for India's Aerospace Industry and Defense Capabilities
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

C295 Aircraft: A Game Changer for India's Aerospace Industry and Defense Capabilities

India Today  

The C295 aircraft project is a game changer for India, boosting the country's defense capabilities, promoting 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives, creating jobs, and opening up export opportunities. It is a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in the aerospace industry and showcasing India's prowess on the global stage.

India's First Private Military Aircraft Production Unit: Game Changer for Aviation Industry
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's First Private Military Aircraft Production Unit: Game Changer for Aviation Industry

India Today  

Former Chief of Air Staff Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria highlights the significance of Tata Aircraft Complex in India's aviation sector. The facility will produce 18,000 aircraft parts, creating numerous job opportunities and boosting the country's industrial growth. The C295 aircraft, a successor to the Avro planes, will be produced in India, streamlining maintenance and upgrades. This project is a game …

Indian Navy's 'Swavlamban 2024' Focuses on Bridging Technological Gaps and Production Delays
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy's 'Swavlamban 2024' Focuses on Bridging Technological Gaps and Production Delays

ABP News  

The Indian Navy is focusing on addressing technological gaps and delays in production to drive out the operation challenges of modern-day warfare more effectively. The Navy's annual seminar 'Swavlamban 2024' will explore domain-specific sessions on niche technologies and funding the innovation ecosystem that is slowly gaining a considerable footprint in the country's defense sector.

India to Get Its First Military Aircraft Manufacturing Hub in Gujarat's Vadodara
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India to Get Its First Military Aircraft Manufacturing Hub in Gujarat's Vadodara

India Today  

India gets its first military aircraft manufacturing hub in Gujarat's Vadodara. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez inaugurate the Tata Aircraft Complex for C-295 aircraft production. The facility will oversee the entire process of 40 military aircraft production, from assembly and testing to delivery and maintenance.

India's Defence Production Hits ₹1.27 Lakh Cr
2 months, 3 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 …

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 has made strides to further self-reliance in defence, exporting weapons too: PM
4 months, 1 week ago

India has made strides to further self-reliance in defence, exporting weapons too: PM

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: In his 98-minute Independence Day speech delivered from the imposing Red Fort on a drizzly morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday captured the strides made by India to further self-reliance in the critical defence manufacturing sector and how the country had gradually transformed itself from being an importer of military hardware to an exporter. India has made …

India has made strides to further self-reliance in defence: Modi
4 months, 1 week ago

India has made strides to further self-reliance in defence: Modi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: In his 98-minute Independence Day speech delivered on Thursday morning from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi captured the strides made by India to further self-reliance in the critical defence manufacturing sector and how the country had gradually transformed itself from being an importer of military hardware to an exporter. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation …

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 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 …

US becomes India's top defence export partner, takes over 50% market share
5 months, 4 weeks ago

US becomes India's top defence export partner, takes over 50% market share

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: American Chamber of Commerce in India, an apex chamber of the US industry in India, has reported a remarkable progress in the India-US defence alliance. The US-India defence partnership encompasses acquisitions, co-production and co-development for global markets, joint ventures, training and innovation, enhancing India’s defence exports. AMCHAM India Director General and CEO Ranjana Khanna said, “US-India relationship has developed …

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 …

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 crossed all-time high of ₹21,000 crore: Rajnath
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s defence exports crossed all-time high of ₹21,000 crore: Rajnath

The Hindu  

India’s defence exports crossed ₹21,000 crore, approximately $2.63 billion, for the first time, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on April 1. “Delighted to inform everyone that the Indian defence exports have scaled to unprecedented heights and crossed ₹21000 crore mark for the first time in the history of Independent India!,” Mr. Singh said on X. “India’s defence exports have reached …

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, …

India’s defence exports cross ₹21,000 crore mark
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s defence exports cross ₹21,000 crore mark

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India’s defence exports grew 32.5% this fiscal and crossed the ₹21,000-crore mark for the first time as the country remains focussed on boosting the indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem as well as military exports, the defence ministry said on Monday. “Delighted to inform everyone that the Indian Defence Exports have scaled to unprecedented heights and crossed ₹21,000 crore mark …

What should India do to achieve ₹50,000 crore defence export target in 5 years?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

What should India do to achieve ₹50,000 crore defence export target in 5 years?

The Hindu  

In a recent speech, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh estimated exports in the sector at ₹50,000 crore five years from now. As we noted at the beginning, a thriving domestic industry would give a country the flexibility to use production lines to ramp up defence output when needed. South Korea, a much smaller nation, accounted for 2.4% of global exports for …

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 …

Indian Air Force 91st anniversary: 'Atamnirbharta' in aerospace critical to nation's strategic autonomy
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian Air Force 91st anniversary: 'Atamnirbharta' in aerospace critical to nation's strategic autonomy

Firstpost  

It is best to take a collaborative approach and use economic muscle and high military system requirements to seek the transfer of technology Indian Air Force kicked off the 91st anniversary deliberations with a massive event showcasing hard combat power and its massive soft power at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. India’s huge aerospace requirements Indian Armed Forces require many fighter aircraft, …

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 …

1st C295 aircraft for Indian Air Force in sight, programme shifts into top gear
1 year, 5 months ago

1st C295 aircraft for Indian Air Force in sight, programme shifts into top gear

India Today  

Compared to the decade of inertia that the project had to navigate before being approved, the next few weeks will see a rapid burst of major milestones in India's acquisition of the C295 new generation military transport aircraft. The Indian Air Force will receive its first Airbus-built C295 military transport aircraft in September, the first of 16 that will be …

India on fast track to attain 'atmanirbharata' in defence sector
1 year, 6 months ago

India on fast track to attain 'atmanirbharata' in defence sector

Firstpost  

The ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative of the Indian government seems to have achieved a significant milestone with India’s defence exports reaching an all-time high during the financial year 2022-23. According to Sweden-based think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, defence imports by India fell by 11% during the five-year period between FY 2013–17 and FY 2018–22. With an 11% share of …

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 …

Indo-US air power connect: Why there is a pitch for an American fighter
1 year, 10 months ago

Indo-US air power connect: Why there is a pitch for an American fighter

Firstpost  

The U.S. defence sales in the last over a decade have mostly been in the military aviation sector. US military aircraft in India IAF first ordered the Lockheed C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft in early 2008 for special operations under the US government’s Foreign Military Sales program. Boeing also has a huge presence in military aircraft with Indian Air Force’s C-17, …

‘Production to Maintenance’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Pushes for Aatmanirbharta at Aero India 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Production to Maintenance’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Pushes for Aatmanirbharta at Aero India 2023

News 18  

In a continued push for aatmanirbharta, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for joints efforts to develop India as a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul hub, as he inaugurated a seminar at the Aero India 2023 on Tuesday. The Defence Ministry said Singh was speaking at the inaugural session of the seminar on ‘Sustenance in MRO and Obsolescence Mitigation: Op capability Enhancers …

Manufacturing cutting-edge products need of the hour to attain ‘Aatmanirbharta‘: Rajnath Singh
1 year, 10 months ago

Manufacturing cutting-edge products need of the hour to attain ‘Aatmanirbharta‘: Rajnath Singh

Live Mint  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon Indian & 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, with the overall objective of achieving shared global peace and prosperity. Rajnath Singh assured industry leaders that the government is open to new ideas …

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 …

Aero India 2023: BIG boost for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' as Indian, foreign firms to sign over 250 MOUs
1 year, 10 months ago

Aero India 2023: BIG boost for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' as Indian, foreign firms to sign over 250 MOUs

Firstpost  

According to the Defence Ministry, more than Over 250 Memoranda of Understandings and agreements related to the defence sector are expected to be signed between different Indian and foreign companies during the ongoing Aero India 2023 Bengaluru: The ongoing Aero India 2023 air show in Bengaluru is expected to provide a major boost to the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ or ‘Make in …

India\'s defence exports grew six-fold in last 5 years, says PM at Aero India
1 year, 10 months ago

India\'s defence exports grew six-fold in last 5 years, says PM at Aero India

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: With state elections drawing near, all roads lead to Karnataka for the BJP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, flanked by defence minister Rajnath Singh and state chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, inaugurated Asia’s biggest air show, the "Aero India 2023" at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru. Inaugurating the five-day event, the Prime Minister said that Aero India reflects …

India To Fully Indigenise Tejas Fighter Jet ‘Very Soon’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
1 year, 10 months ago

India To Fully Indigenise Tejas Fighter Jet ‘Very Soon’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

ABP News  

Bengaluru: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Sunday said efforts are on to make Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fully indigenous, and that it will be done “very soon”. We are at it.” Addressing the curtain raiser of ‘Aero India’ 2023, which begins Monday, Singh said: “We are putting in all efforts to see that Tejas becomes 100 percent indigenised. Defence Export Target …

How C 295 will boost India’s transport aircraft production ecosystem to make it ‘aatmanirbhar’
2 years, 1 month ago

How C 295 will boost India’s transport aircraft production ecosystem to make it ‘aatmanirbhar’

Firstpost  

India is the fastest growing airline market and there is a huge demand for civil aircraft and engines. This will be the first time that an operational transport aircraft is being built in India, and also the first time any operational aircraft is being built by an Indian private sector company. India’s fighter aircraft and helicopter building ecosystems are already …

India presents low cost manufacturing and high output opportunities: Modi
2 years, 1 month ago

India presents low cost manufacturing and high output opportunities: Modi

The Hindu  

India’s growth momentum has been maintained despite the COVID-19 pandemic, war, and supply-chain disruptions, and India is presenting opportunities for low cost manufacturing and high output, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday after laying the foundation stone for the C-295 transport aircraft manufacturing facility to be set up by a consortium of Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Airbus Defence …

Gujarat: PM Modi launches Rs 22,000 crore project to build C-295 military cargo aircraft in Vadodara
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat: PM Modi launches Rs 22,000 crore project to build C-295 military cargo aircraft in Vadodara

Firstpost  

With the launch of the Tata-Airbus C-295 facility, India will enter a league of a dozen nations with the capacity to manufacture military transport aircraft. Currently, US, Japan, UK, Russia, France, Italy, Spain, Ukraine, Brazil, China, & Japan has that capacity Vadodara: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of a Rs 22,000 crore worth C-295 military transport aircraft …

Tata-Airbus Hub: PM's 'Make in India' Gathers Speed As Country Enters Defence Manufacturing Big League
2 years, 1 month ago

Tata-Airbus Hub: PM's 'Make in India' Gathers Speed As Country Enters Defence Manufacturing Big League

News 18  

In a significant push for India’s indigenous defence manufacturing industry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Tata Airbus facility to manufacture C295 military transport planes in Gujarat on Sunday, ushering India to enter the exclusive group of few countries with the capacity to manufacture such aircraft. Development of Military Air Transport Complex Tata-Airbus combine had …

Tata, Airbus to make defence aircraft in India in local manufacturing push
2 years, 1 month ago

Tata, Airbus to make defence aircraft in India in local manufacturing push

The Hindu  

India's Tata group and Airbus will make the C-295 transport aircraft in the country, the government said on Thursday, the first such production by a local private company amid a push for an expansion of defence manufacturing. "This is the first project of its kind in which a military aircraft will be manufactured in India by a private company," the …

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 …

Defence Diary: Eyeing Rs 35,000 Crore in Export, India's Import Ban List a Good Start to Tap into Foreign Markets
2 years, 7 months ago

Defence Diary: Eyeing Rs 35,000 Crore in Export, India's Import Ban List a Good Start to Tap into Foreign Markets

News 18  

The chatter lately around India’s arms exports, which has grown louder after India clinched an impressive $375 million BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile deal with Philippines, drove me to the thick official data available on the subject. India exports Personal Protective Equipment, Offshore Patrol Vessels, ALH Helicopter, SU Avionics, Bharati Radio, Coastal Surveillance Systems, Kavach MoD II Launcher and FCS, Spares …

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 …

The growth of India’s defence exports
3 years ago

The growth of India’s defence exports

The Hindu  

The story so far: India’s defence exports have increased from ₹1,521 crore in 2016-17 to ₹8,434.84 crore in 2020-21. While giving out the value of defence exports, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha earlier this week, “Further, the names of the major defence items exported cannot be divulged due to …

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 …

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