Category: Defence

Hyderabad/New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s defence manufacturing capabilities, Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) has successfully developed and produced armour-grade aluminium alloy wide plates through an entirely indigenous process, a first-of-its-kind achievement in the country. The development marks a significant step forward in strengthening India’s self-reliance in strategic materials and reducing dependence on imported defence-grade alloys. According to MIDHANI, the breakthrough demonstrates the company’s ability to manufacture high-strength 7XXX series aluminium alloy plates, which are widely used in armour and military applications. The achievement was made possible using…

New Delhi: In a significant boost to indigenous defence manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth approximately Rs 425 crore with Bharat Forge Limited, Pune, for the supply of 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators (GTGs) for the Indian Navy. The procurement has been undertaken under the Buy (Indian) category and includes a minimum indigenous content of 60 percent, reflecting the government’s continued emphasis on self-reliance in defence production. The agreement was formalized in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar…

New Delhi: State-owned defence electronics giant Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured fresh orders worth Rs 1,081 crore, further boosting its robust order book and reinforcing its position as a key contributor to India’s defence modernisation and self-reliance initiatives. The Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking announced that the new contracts have been received since its previous disclosure on May 25, reflecting continued demand for its advanced defence and strategic solutions. The latest orders cover a diverse range of critical defence equipment and services, including communication systems, radar systems, Chemical, Biological,…

Mumbai/New Delhi: State-owned shipbuilding major Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has achieved another significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence manufacturing programme with the keel laying of the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) being built for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The keel-laying ceremony was held on June 25 at MDL’s Nhava Yard in Mumbai in the presence of senior officials from the Indian Coast Guard, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, and representatives of classification societies. The vessel is one of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels being constructed by…

New Delhi/Goa: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned ICGS Akshay, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) in Vasco, Goa, marking another significant milestone in India’s maritime security and indigenous shipbuilding capabilities. ICGS Akshay is the fifth Fast Patrol Vessel in its class and the first of eight such vessels being constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited. The vessel has been designed and built entirely in India under the Government of India’s flagship Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to self-reliance…

Calls for stronger collaboration between civilian innovation and defence needs as AI, quantum technologies, biotechnology and space capabilities redefine future warfare New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has said that the future of national security will be determined by the convergence of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum technologies, biotechnology and space-based capabilities, as warfare increasingly moves beyond traditional battlefields into the realm of advanced technological operations. Addressing senior officers and course participants at the National Defence College (NDC) in…

New Delhi: The 15th meeting of the Defence Information Technology Consultative Committee (DITCC) was chaired by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth in the national capital. The meeting was organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and brought together senior defence officials, policy experts, and representatives from academia and industry. The discussions focused on strengthening Aatmanirbhar Bharat in the field of defence information technology and accelerating the adoption of next-generation digital and strategic technologies in a time-bound manner. Emphasis was placed on integrating cutting-edge innovations into the armed forces to…