INDIA DEFENCE IMPORTS

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted successful trials of its light battle tank Zorawar in Hazira, Gujarat. Expected to join the Indian Army by 2027 after completion of all trials, the tank is designed in collaboration ...

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...

The Ministry of Defence revolutionizes defence infrastructure with state-of-the-art facilities in Chennai. With a massive investment of Rs 400 crore under the DTIS scheme, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the MoU exchange in New Delhi sets the...

India and Bangladesh have strengthened their defence ties through a new deal signed after Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's visit to India. The Bangladesh Navy contracted India's Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers (GRSE) for an 800-tonne oceangoing...

President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the government's efforts to boost domestic defence production. She claimed that nearly 70 per cent of defence procurement was sourced from Indian manufacturers in the last year, and reforms resulting in India man...

India has significantly expanded its military training programs to strengthen defence partnerships with Gulf, ASEAN, and African nations. Initiatives range from basic infantry skills to advanced systems like submarines and fighter jets. Recently, 76...

Adani Defence & Aerospace has partnered with Thales Group to produce 70mm rockets in India, supporting the "Make in India" initiative. This collaboration aims to enhance India's defence capabilities with locally produced rockets for HAL Rudra and Pr...

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has expressed concerns over India's military and technology engagement with Russia, but also has confidence in New Delhi to advance partnership in key areas. The US is seeking to develop a deeper and strong...

iDEX has significantly impacted the defence ecosystem by fostering start-ups, creating job opportunities, and facilitating procurement worth over Rs 2,000 crore, showcasing a commitment to innovation and technology advancement.

NSA Ajit Doval and US counterpart Jake Sullivan met for the second iCET meeting, focusing on co-production, co-development, and R&D. They emphasized staying at the forefront of innovation and coordinating with allies for secure technology solutions....

Defence ministry awards Rs 50,000 crore tender to state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for procurement of Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), the largest single order to an Indian company.

A recent study by Nexgen Exhibitions highlights the importance of streamlining foreign direct investment (FDI), enhancing Research & Development (R&D), and boosting manufacturing capabilities to help India achieve its USD 5 billion defence export go...

India and the US are in advanced negotiations to co-produce the latest generation of Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs). This three-phase project includes initial purchases, joint production in India, and co-development of future versi...

Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister, aims to boost military exports to Rs 50,000 crore annually under the 'Make in India' initiative. He plans to fast-track defence production schemes and enhance indigenous research and development. The ministry is ...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, retained in his role in the new government, reaffirmed India's commitment to safeguarding its borders and strengthening defence manufacturing and exports. Singh emphasized the priority of protecting India's integrity ...

Top American and Indian defense officials have highlighted the growing importance of the US-India military partnership, especially in the Indo-Pacific region. At the 'Partners in Progress' symposium in Bengaluru, Rear Admiral Nirbhay Bapna of the In...

The Indian Army has significantly reduced its dependency on imported ammunition thanks to the 'Make in India' policy. By leveraging private sector capabilities and public sector firms, the Army aims to cease most ammunition imports within a few year...

India has significantly enhanced its defense capabilities over the past decade, with a focus on indigenous manufacturing and reducing reliance on arms imports. VK Saraswat, a member of NITI Aayog and former chief of the DRDO, highlighted that 60% of...

India's defence capabilities have significantly improved in the past decade under the Modi government. NITI Aayog member VK Saraswat highlighted the country's reliance on arms import only for immediate needs, with major corporate houses now manufact...