Articles for Defence Industry

Former Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria Appointed As Head Of UP Defence Corridor

UPDIC is a flagship project that intends to establish manufacturing defence industries in the state. India aims to emerge as a major aerospace and defence market with over USD 250 billion by 2025.

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Investment Of Rs 498 Cr To Benefit 300 Defence Startups, Says Rajnath Singh

“We could export defence equipment to other countries under the ‘Make in India’ scheme, and to enable this, the government is focusing on innovative solutions.”

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DPSUs Must Contribute To Achieve Defence Exports Target: Singh

“The erstwhile OFB, with its infrastructure and skilled manpower, was a strategic asset but there were concerns of the Armed Forces regarding high costs, inconsistent quality and delays in the supply of weapons and equipment.”

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Defence Manufacturer Saab To Set Manufacturing Plant In India

The company said, the production of the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons system will start in 2024. Since the war in Ukraine, there has been a rise in interest in the Carl-Gustaf armament system, which can be used against tanks.

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India Capable To Meet Its Own & Global Defence Requirements, Says Singh

“The continuously changing global situation has raised the demand for military hardware as nations focus on strengthening their security systems to handle new challenges”

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Sweden’s Saab to test Make in India waters with manufacturing facility for Carl-Gustaf anti-tank weapon

Government permission sought for 100 per cent FDI, as OEMs seek clarity on whether foreign-owned Indian companies can bid for Make in India Defence procurement programmes

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Army To Procure Another 100 K9 Vajra Howitzers; To Deploy At LAC

Systems will be deployed at the northern borders along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in response to hostile China. The new contract for 100 additional 155mm/52 calibre Vajras will be produced at L&T's factory in Gujarat.

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Jaishankar, US’ Austin Pledge To Boost Bilateral Defence Industrial Cooperation

They explored new bilateral defence industrial collaboration prospects and would strengthen New Delhi's role as a regional security provider.

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