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Taking measures to remove obstacles: Def Secy on manufacturing industry

The government is committed to ensure quality assurance in military aviation and is taking appropriate measures to remove obstacles in indigenisation of defence manufacturing industry, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said on Monday. He was delivering a keynote address at a workshop on 'QA Reforms in Military Aviation for Promoting Indigenous R&D and Manufacturing', held here. The defence secretary was the chief guest at the function organised by Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA), MoD and Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), the defence ministry said in a statement. He said the country is progressing in line with the Prime Minister's vision of 'Aatmnirbharata' in defence. It is a challenge, but systems are being put in place and measures are being taken to achieve it, he said, and urged the private sector to invest more in aeronautical quality assurance research and testing. The government is committed to ensure quality assurance in ...

DRDO releases list of 75 technology-priority areas to boost defence

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday released a list of 75 technology-priority areas to boost indigenous defence manufacturing. The list was unveiled at the "Anusandhaan Chintan Shivir" that was organised to encourage the private industry and academia to focus on research and development in defence manufacturing. "The DRDO technology foresight 2023, listing all areas, categories and technology development activities, was also unveiled. The document identifies the technology areas on which various laboratories of DRDO are currently working," the defence ministry said. It said the unveiling of the 75 technology-priority areas will provide a major fillip to the defence manufacturing sector by encouraging the industry to indigenise and innovate on defence technologies. The list of activities identifies future technology areas that are required for development of defence systems and defence research and development for strengthening the country's security,

Why General Electric's plan to make jet engines in India is big deal

The announcement was timed to coincide with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's landmark visit to the United States this week

India is taking its place on global economic map due to Modi: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh stated that efforts were being made to create a strong, and tech-savvy armed forces on the back of a robust defence industry

164 'positive indigenisation list' items indigenised: Defence ministry

These 164 items, which the MoD estimates carry an import substitution value of Rs 814 crore, were scheduled to be indigenised by December 2022

SIBC signs MoU in sustainable infra, defence manufacturing with Maha govt

Sweden India Business Council has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Maharashtra government for cooperation in the area of waste to energy, sustainable infrastructure and transportation, defence manufacturing and investment, the industry body said on Sunday. The MoU was signed on Saturday evening in the presence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. "Maharashtra is the 'Second Home' to Swedish companies and 'Power House' of India. The relation between Maharashtra and Sweden is now 100 years old and we pledge to make it stronger ahead. Looking forward to work together in innovation, manufacturing, technology, solar energy, green and clean energies," Fadnavis tweeted after signing of the MoU. The MoU was signed between Sweden India Business Council (SIBC) and Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). "Swedish industry will continue to expand and invest in Maharashtra. This MoU intends to support the two parties to reach a deeper collaboration

Aero India to host event for businesses collaboration in defence sector

"Bandhan", an event aimed at forging and renewing partnerships between business entities for innovative collaboration and strategic transformation of the Defence manufacturing sector in the country will be held on February 15, on the side-lines of Aero India 2023 here. The biennial airshow would be held at the Air Force Station at Yelahanka here from February 13-17. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest at the event, with Chief Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai and other dignitaries in attendance, an official release said. CEOs of major private defence companies and the CMDs of DPSUs will participate in the event, it said. Stating that it will provide an ideal platform to the DPSUs, private defence companies and foreign vendors to ink business pacts to enhance defence collaboration and cooperation, officials said, it will also strengthen the domestic defence ecosystem and give a major boost to defence manufacturing and exports. Bandhan ceremony is expected to

PM Modi sets target of Rs 40,000 cr in defence exports at DefExpo 22

Releases another import embargo list, unveils indigenous trainer aircraft designed by HAL; lays foundation stone of the new Deesa airfield in Gujarat

Bharat Dynamics zooms 29% in two days on heavy volumes; stock hits new high

The market price of BDL has surged 35 per cent in six trading days after exchanging MoU with UAE firm to explore new business opportunities.

Run-up to DefExpo-22: Rajnath Singh reaches out to global defence industry

Singh urged them to participate in DefExpo 2022, India's premier land and naval systems exhibition, which will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from March 10-13 next year

'Fortress USA': How 9/11 attacks produced a military industrial juggernaut

The American state has always relied on force combined with the de-personalisation of its victims, writes Clare Corbould.

Point of vulnerability

Rafale controversy reflects a systemic weakness in defence deals

India bans import of 101 defence items for self-reliance: Rajnath Singh

The "embargoed items" include high technology weapon systems like artillery guns, assault rifles, corvettes, sonar systems, and transport aircraft, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Twitter

Govt eyeing turnover of Rs 1.75 trn in defence manufacturing by 2025

Officials said the policy is aimed at developing a dynamic, robust and competitive defence industry, including aerospace and naval shipbuilding, to cater to the needs of the armed forces

MoD procurement policy proposes ban on import of specific weapons

The draft DAP-2020 retains the first draft's emphasis on promoting higher indigenous content in equipment manufactured in India, including under licence from foreign vendors

Defence reforms: Indian manufacturers looking to ride the opportunity

FM Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a series of measures to boost investments in India's defence and aerospace sector last week as part of the tranche 4 of the Rs 20 trillion economic stimulus

Indigenous defence production key to $5-trn economy: Rajnath Singh

He urged the private sector to increase its participation in defence manufacturing to realise the government's vision of making India a $5 trillion economy by 2024

UP to host meeting with top global defence manufacturing companies in March

State had signed MoUs worth Rs 50,000 crore at DefExpo 2020

'DefExpo landmark event for Indo-Russia military, technical cooperation'

During the Defexpo, 14 MoUs were signed covering development and production of land, air and naval systems as well as innovative high-tech civilian products

DefExpo from today: Aims to showcase India as defence manufacturing hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally inaugurate the event, which will be followed by a live demonstration of naval systems, aero systems and land systems