Indian Defence Industry

Nitin Gadkari calls for strong, self-sufficient defence sector for India

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday pitched for a strong and self-sufficient defence sector and moving ahead of the world with research and development. Gadkari was addressing a gathering at the celebration of the ninth Armed Forces Veterans' Day at the Headquarters Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force, in Vayusena Nagar here. Tributes were paid to the unparalleled service and sacrifices of veterans on the occasion, which brought together the retired and serving personnel, their families and other dignitaries. Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg was also present at the event where the veterans were honoured for their service. "We have to become strong and self-sufficient in defence and move ahead of the world with research and development," he said. The country needs to become powerful so that there is no injustice in the world and peace and harmony prevails across the globe. Hence, the role of all the three armed forces is ...

Deal for 307 'Made in India' ATAGS guns likely by March: Indian Army chief

The indigenously developed 155mm/52 calibre ATAGS howitzer, a state-of-the-art system, was developed by the DRDO in collaboration with Bharat Forge and the TATA Group

India has one of the largest Defence Industrial Ecosystems in Asia: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised the crucial role of these reforms in shaping India's self-reliance, noting the immense potential for foreign companies in India's aerospace and defence sector

Aero India to showcase India as emerging hub for defence manufacturing

India's biennial aerospace exhibition Aero India will be held at Yelahanka on the outskirts of Bengaluru from February 10-14 and it will showcase the country as an emerging hub for manufacturing of military aircraft, helicopters, equipment and new-age avionics. The event will include both air displays and static exhibitions of a large array of military platforms from the aerospace sector, the defence ministry said on Monday. "With the broad theme 'The Runway to a Billion Opportunities', the event will provide a platform for forging partnerships between foreign and Indian firms and the discovery of newer avenues in the global value chain to accelerate the indigenisation process," it said. The five-day event will feature a 'Defence Ministers' Conclave, CEOs' round-table and a large exhibition comprising India Pavilion and a trade fair of aerospace companies. The first three days of the event will be business days, while February 13 and 14 have been set as public days to allow people

Tejas Mk-1A to AMCA: Can IAF fix squadron woes or are delays here to stay?

Indian Air Force's active squadrons have fallen to 31 against the authorised 42, with an ageing fleet and delayed inductions exacerbating the issue

MoD signs Rs 7,629-cr deal with L&T for 100 more K9 Vajra artillery guns

The procurement of the latest batch of K9 Vajra-T guns will "catalyse artillery modernisation" and "enhance the Indian Army's overall operational readiness", said the MoD

It's time to launch new phase of self-reliance in defence production: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the time is now ripe for launching a new phase of self-reliance in defence production by manufacturing technologically advanced equipment within the country. Speaking after awarding the President's Colours to the College of Defence Management (CDM) here, she said the Union Government has taken several measures to enhance indigenous capabilities of the defence industry. Through initiatives such as Make in India, Ease of Doing Business and development of defence industrial corridors, the government is encouraging Indian and foreign investors to invest in the defence sector, she said. With emphasis on indigenization, many defence products have been identified for domestic manufacturing and will not be imported. "The time is now ripe for launching a new phase of self-reliance by manufacturing technologically advanced equipment within India," she said. The officers of the defence forces are expected to wholeheartedly contribute towards achieving

Defence ministry signs Rs 13,500 cr deal with HAL for 12 Sukhoi jets

The Defence Ministry on Thursday inked a Rs 13,500 crore deal with state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) to procure 12 Sukhoi jets for the Indian Air Force. The Russian-origin aircraft will feature 62.6 per cent domestic content, it said. These jets are now manufactured by the HAL under an intergovernmental framework. "In a major boost to the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative of the government, a contract for procurement of 12 Su-30MKI aircraft along with associated equipment has been signed between the Ministry of Defence and the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd today," the defence ministry said. It said the cost of the procurement will be around Rs 13,500 crore inclusive of taxes and duties. "The aircraft would have an indigenous content of 62.6 per cent, enhanced due to indigenisation of many components to be manufactured by Indian defence industry," it said. The jets would be manufactured at Nasik division of HAL. "The supply of these aircraft would enhance the .

India's 2024 missile breakthroughs: Game-changing tech boosts defence might

India's defence strides in 2024 bring it closer to elite powers like the US, Russia, and China. Discover how groundbreaking missile tech is reshaping its nuclear deterrence and warfare edge

Indian arms makers in Top 100 log $6.7-bn 2023 revenue, up 6%: Sipri

Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Electronics, and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders - the three Indian firms on Sipri's list of the world's 100 largest arms producers - are all defence public sector undertakings

IIT Kanpur develops revolutionary tech to make aircraft invisible to radar

The technology has undergone extensive laboratory and field testing between 2019 and 2024, proving its efficacy across diverse conditions

India dispatches first Akash air defence missile battery for export: BEL

Akash surface-to-air missile system battery being exported to 'friendly foreign country', widely speculated to be Armenia, though not officially confirmed

Private sector must lead in India's defence innovation: Rajnath Singh

He also said that the Government of India, in partnership with the Ministry of Defence, is dedicated to making India's defence sector more innovative and technology-oriented

Many firsts, global footprint: How Ratan Tata left a mark on defence sector

Under Ratan Tata's leadership, the Tata Group invested heavily in the country's defence production sector and entered into JVs with global arms giants like Boeing and Lockheed Martin

Ukraine reportedly using Indian arms against Russia: How and why explained

Moscow has raised concerns about artillery shells sold by Indian manufacturers to European customers turning up in Ukraine, but New Delhi does not appear to have taken action to stop such transfers

Armenia may ask India to upgrade its Su-30s, buy Astra missiles: Here's why

Armenia became the largest foreign recipient of Indian weapons in 2020, with defence contracts with India amounting to an estimated $2 billion

US firm behind delay in LCA Tejas Mk1A deliveries to IAF: Here's how

The LCA Mk1A, which is an advanced variant of the LCA Mk1, made its maiden flight in March 2024

Effective defence-industry ecosystem developing in country: General Pande

Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Wednesday said an effective defence-industry ecosystem is taking shape in the country and veterans with their field experience are "ideally suited" for incorporation into indigenous research and manufacturing of technological solutions required by the force. In his address at the Army Welfare Placement Organisation (AWPO) Summit 2024 held at the Manekshaw Centre here, he said the Army's responsibility towards its veterans remains a "sacred commitment". The aim of the summit was to bring together different stakeholders on a common platform, to narrow down the gap between enterprise requirements, veteran competencies and the pursuits of AWPO. "While the demand for skilled and experienced workforce exists at the industry end, at the same time, a human resource pool of veterans with adequate experience and unique skill sets is also available, after they exit from active service each year. The endeavour is to synergise the two as well as strengthen the ...

Nifty can hit 100,000; mid, smallcaps are a real pot of gold: Vikas Khemani

By 2035, India's market-cap can touch $18-20 trillion as compared to around $4 trillion right now, Vikas Khemani said in this interview.

India successfully flight-tests Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile: DRDO

India on Thursday successfully flight-tested the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur off the coast of Odisha, the DRDO said. During the test, all subsystems performed as per expectation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO for the successful test flight of the ITCM. He stated that the successful development of the indigenous long-range subsonic cruise missile powered by indigenous propulsion is a major milestone for Indian defence R&D. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said that the performance of the missile was monitored by several Range Sensors such as Radar, Electro Optical Tracking System (EOTS) and Telemetry deployed by the Integrated Test Range at various locations to ensure complete coverage of the flight path. The flight of the missile was also monitored from the Su-30-Mk-I aircraft of the Indian Air Force, they said. The missile followed the desired path using waypoint navigation an