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Explosive growth: How defence sector became a darling of investors Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund breaks records by collecting Rs 1,676 crores during its NFO period. India's defence sector experiences growth through indigenisation efforts and increased investments. The country aims to enhance its defe...
06 Jul, 2024, 02.58 PM ISTTo navigate through 'turbulent times', India must invest in modernisation of armed forces: IAF chief His remarks come amid the backdrop of evolving geopolitics with conflicts being seen in some of the regions of the world. This "multi-faceted landscape" requires such military personnel who are not only adept at combat but also possess a deep unders...
25 Jun, 2024, 06.41 PM IST1,366 tenders worth Rs 60,276 cr procurement violate Make-in-India norms An analysis by DPIIT reveals 1,366 government tenders worth Rs 60,276 crore non-compliant with procurement norms; 369 tenders violated Make in India Order, 40 sought specific foreign certification. DPIIT recommends increasing local content requireme...
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Shot by shot, Indian military is getting atmanirbhar The government aims to increase India's annual defense production to nearly three times its current level, reaching Rs 3 lakh crore by 2028-29. Additionally, the target for defense exports is set to more than double, reaching Rs 50,000 crore compare...
08 May, 2024, 07.40 PM ISTSelf-reliance key to deal with future security challenges: Army chief Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande emphasized the need for India to develop indigenous capabilities to address future security challenges, as warfare has evolved into new domains like space, cyber, and information systems. He highlighted the importance of t...
30 Apr, 2024, 07.38 PM ISTTechnology emerged as new strategic arena of competition: Army chief Manoj Pande In a seminar titled "Year of Technology Absorption: Empowering the Soldier," Army Chief General Manoj Pande discussed the evolving role of technology in warfare. He emphasized that while technological advancements have historically influenced warfar...
24 Apr, 2024, 02.23 PM ISTMilitary strength, capabilities necessary to prevent wars, says Army chief Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande emphasized the importance of military strength and capabilities in preventing wars and protecting national interests in the face of recent geopolitical changes. He highlighted the need for self-reliance in defense, citing ...
23 Apr, 2024, 07.57 PM ISTIn tech drive, Army plans test bed brigades, adversarial force The Indian Army is set to enhance its engagement with the industry by expanding its internal design bureau and creating new structures for testing and innovation. The Army Design Bureau (ADB) will be expanded, and new cells will be established for g...
05 Apr, 2024, 12.15 AM ISTArmy plans transformative reforms to boost combat capabilities The top Army brass also resolved to undertake organisational and procedural transformation in the 1.2 million force to ensure induction and absorption of niche technology towards futuristic capability development with a focus on 'Atmanirbharta' (sel...
04 Apr, 2024, 03.59 PM IST"Our import dependencies need to be near zero": Army Chief General Manoj Pande lays thrust on self-reliance in military production Army Chief General Manoj Pande emphasized the importance of self-reliance in military production, stating that India should be able to source equipment like ammunition domestically to reduce import dependency. He highlighted the need to develop indi...
27 Mar, 2024, 05.36 PM ISTCan't remain dependent for national security needs; Atmanirbharta is a must, says Army Chief Manoj Pande Army Chief General Manoj Pande stresses the significance of self-reliance in defence production, stating that the security of the nation cannot be outsourced or dependent on others. He highlights the Army's efforts towards self-reliance, including c...
26 Feb, 2024, 12.15 PM ISTFull spectrum self-sufficiency required in defence, especially aerospace: DCAS Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit emphasized the importance of industrial strength and self-sufficiency in defense, particularly in aerospace, during an aerospace conference in Delhi. He highlighted the rising significance of self-dependence ('atmanirbhart...
23 Feb, 2024, 01.29 PM ISTUnveiling India's Rs 6.21 lakh crore Defence budget with a dual focus on self-reliance and export boost Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled a staggering allocation of Rs 6.21 lakh crore for the Ministry of Defence during the Interim Budget presentation. This marks a 4.3% increase from the previous year, constituting 13.04% of the Union Bu...
01 Feb, 2024, 06.04 PM ISTR-Day 2024: From first twin seater Tejas to record increase in defence capital budget: India's 'Atmanirbharta in Defence' Numerous projects for modernisation and increasing the lethality of the Armed Forces to include procurements of 26 Rafale marine Aircrafts, 16 Sky Guardians, 15 Sea Guardians, HALE, RPAS, HELINA ATGMS, Dhruvastra, Su-30 MKIs, HTT40 basic trainer air...
26 Jan, 2024, 09.46 AM ISTDigital India: Netlink aims to grow government business to 35% Netlink, an Indo-US cloud infrastructure provider, aims to grow its government business to 35% by leveraging ambitious digital transformation programs. The company sees tremendous potential in the Indian government's focus on automation, digital tra...
20 Jan, 2024, 03.07 PM ISTNavy to showcase rising combat prowess, 'Atmanirbharta', Nari-Shakti at R-Day parade The naval tableau at the parade at Kartavya Path on January 26 will also showcase the Navy's "unwavering" commitment to 'Nari Shakti' with an overarching focus on women in all roles and across all ranks, officials said on Wednesday.
17 Jan, 2024, 06.53 PM ISTIAF Chief highlights power of Made-in-India LCH Prachand: 'No need to import attack helicopters…' New Delhi: The Defence Acquisition Council has approved the proposal for buying 156 LCH Prachand choppers. Prachand choppers are very agile combat helicopters used for carrying out multiple tasks even at high altitude. The made-in-India LCH Prachand...
01 Dec, 2023, 02.09 PM ISTDefence ministry inks Rs 2,956 cr contract with BHEL to procure 16 super rapid gun mount for Navy "The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with M/s Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Haridwar on November 28 for procurement of 16 Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) along with associated equipment/accessories for Indian Navy under Bu...
28 Nov, 2023, 09.53 PM ISTGovernment unveils National Policy on R&D in pharma, medtech "Today is a historic day, an inflection point in the journey of "Atmanirbharta" in the pharma and medical devices sector. We need to transform Indian pharma & medtech sectors from a cost-based to a value-based and innovation-based industry," the h...
27 Sep, 2023, 12.15 AM ISTIndian Navy successfully hits underwater target with an indigenously developed Heavy Weight Torpedo, watch! In a major success, Indian Navy once again showcased its indigenous capability. This time indigenously developed Heavy Weight Torpedo successfully hit an underwater target. It is being seen as a significant milestone for Indian Navy, Defence Researc...
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