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Hitting the mark on defence exports

Even a cursory look at the drivers of Indian defence exports reveals the salience of simplified industrial licensing, easing of export restrictions, and issuance of no-objection certificates

Defence ministry approves arms procurement proposals worth Rs 28,732 cr

The procurement proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Rs 494 crore FDI received in defence sector since revising policy: Govt

India has received around Rs 494 crore of foreign direct investment in the defence sector since revising the policy relating to it in September 2020, the government said in Lok Sabha on Monday.

India will emerge victorious in case of any war, says Rajnath Singh

Pitching for reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), Singh said that it is a part of India and will continue to remain part of this country

India to set up joint theatre commands of tri-services: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday announced the setting up of joint theatre commands of the tri-services to enhance coordination among the armed forces. The defence minister also said India is moving quickly from being the world's largest importer of defence equipment to an exporter. He was speaking during a programme organised by the Jammu Kashmir People's Forum here to pay tributes to the martyrs of the Indian Armed Forces. "Keeping in view (joint operations as seen in Operation Vijay in Kargil), we have decided to set up joint theatre commands (in the country)," Singh said. Paying tributes to the Kargil martyrs, the defence minister said the country cannot forget their supreme sacrifice to safeguard the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty. "It is the duty of the society and the people to give their utmost respect to the martyrs and their families," he said. "Whatever support you can offer, do to for their families. It is the responsibility of each citizen,"

PM Modi to address Naval Innovation & Indigenisation Organisation seminar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) seminar 'Swavlamban' on July 18, 2022, at 4A key pillar of Aatmanirbhar Bharat is attaining self-reliance in the Defence Sector, the Prime Minister's Office informed today highlighting the details of the event.To further this endeavour, during the programme, Prime Minister will unveil 'SPRINT Challenges', which are aimed at giving a boost to the usage of the indigenous technology in the Indian Navy.As a part of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', NIIO, in conjunction with the Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO), aims at inducting at least 75 new indigenous technologies/products into the Indian Navy. This collaborative project is named SPRINT (Supporting Pole-Vaulting in R & D through iDEX, NIIO and TDAC).The seminar aims to engage Indian industry and academia towards achieving self-reliance in the Defence sector. The two-day Seminar (18-19 July) will provide a platform for leaders ...

Def ministry sets up committee to conduct performance & efficiency audit

The defence ministry has set up an apex committee to conduct "performance and efficiency" audit of capital procurements, logistics, inventory and maintenance of assets of the armed forces. The committee, headed by the defence secretary, will advise Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on measures for overall improvement in strengthening of internal oversight and risk management framework in various aspects of functioning of the ministry. The panel comprises vice chiefs of the three services, secretary defence (finance), chief of integrated staff committee, controller general of defence accounts and director general (acquisition) and other senior officials of the ministry, including representatives from the Defence Research and Development Organisation. The setting up of the committee comes amid efforts to streamline the military procurement procedures and focus on enhancing the country's overall combat readiness. "The Ministry of Defence has set up an institutional mechanism comprising o

MoD says 3 pvt banks can provide financial services in overseas procurement

The banks are HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank

Job seekers fume over Agnipath Scheme's shortened military contracts

Analysts say the move will also bring down the Indian military's burgeoning pension bill, potentially allowing the country to spend more on new weapons

Punjab assembly passes resolution against the Agnipath recruitment scheme

Participating in the discussion on the resolution, Mann said he will soon raise the issue of Agnipath scheme with the prime minister and the Union home minister

IAF receives over 200,000 applications under Agnipath scheme in 6 days

The registration process that began on June 24 had seen filing of 94,281 applications by Monday and 56,960 applications till Sunday

Agnipath scheme: BJP has broken the dream of lakhs of youth, says Rahul

'By bringing Agniveers on a 4-yr contract, BJP has broken the dream of lakhs of youth to serve the nation. Such a storm will rise from these tears that will destroy the arrogance of power of the PM'

Top headlines: Sinha is Opposition president nominee, Agnipath creates jobs

Business Standard brings you the top headlines this hour: India's presidential election to Agnipath scheme.

India-Australia to explore new initiatives to expand bilateral defence ties

India-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership is based on a shared vision of "free, open, inclusive and prosperous" Indo-Pacific region: Defence ministry

Agnipath scheme: Three service chiefs likely to call on PM Modi on Tuesday

It is learnt that the chiefs would apprise the prime minister about various aspects of implementation of the scheme

'Agnipath': Army announces recruitment, registration from next month

The Army said 'Agniveers' would form a distinct rank in the Indian Army, which would be different from any other existing ranks

Bharat Bandh over 'Agnipath': More than 500 trains cancelled across India

Protests against the Agnipath recruitment scheme continued across India leading to traffic jams and the cancellation of over 500 trains in different divisions

Agnipath: Govt stands firm on roll out, lull after storm in states

Lt Gen Anil Puri said youths who were involved in arson and violence will not be able to join the three services as a police verification process will be carried out before enrolling anyone

483 train services cancelled Sunday due to protests against Agnipath scheme

According to officials, the railways cancelled 229 mail/express trains and 254 passenger trains due to the agitations

CrPC 144 already imposed, warn Noida cops ahead of proposed Bharat Bandh

Members of the ex-servicemen welfare committee, Jewar on Sunday met police officials and submitted a memorandum, demanding action against protesters of the Agnipath scheme