Odisha-based firm Anadrone bag defence contract
In the first project to be finalised under the industry-funded Make in India scheme of the defence ministry, an Odisha-based company has signed a contract to supply expendable aerial targets to the Army and Air Force, with officials acknowledging it as a critical landmark that will pave the way for more such opportunities. The contract to supply […]
India-Russia agreement on AK-203 assault rifles
With the help of Russia, 5 lakh AK-203 assault rifles capable of hitting targets up to 300 meters will be manufactured in Korwa, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. In this regard, an important agreement has been signed between India and Russia on 06 December 2021. Under this agreement, five lakh AK 203 rifles will be manufactured under […]
India to lift ban on dealings with Italian defence firm Leonardo
The Indian government has decided to lift the ban on dealings with Italian firm Leonardo with certain conditions. The ban was imposed on the company in connection with the Rs 3600 crore VVIP chopper scam. As per reports, the CBI and Ed will continue their investigation against the company and the company will also not […]
BHEL gets contract for supply from Indian Navy
Public sector company BHEL said on Thursday that it had received a contract to supply two Super Rapid Gun Mounts (SRGM) for Indian Navy warships. BHEL said in a statement that the company has indigenized these guns and they are being manufactured at the plant in Haridwar. The Indian Navy has standardized these cannons for […]
First shipment of NGEV light machine guns from Israel
Six thousand Negev Light Machine Guns (LMGs) have been acquired for the Indian Army from Israel as part of India’s emergency purchase of arms amid tension on the border with China. A Defense Ministry official said on Thursday that on March 19 last year, adopting the fast-track process, India signed a Rs 800 crore deal […]
83 Tejas Fighter Deal India’s Biggest Swadeshi Defence Deal Worth 48 K Crore
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on security matters between China and China on LAC approved the purchase of 83 Tejas aircraft under domestic defense procurement at a cost of about 48 thousand crore rupees. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh gave this information. Rajnath Singh tweeted, “The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet […]
India can get F-18 fighter aircraft from USA
Relations between India and the United States are deepening. Two plus two talks took place between India and America on the last day and now America wants to develop more close relations with India. In view of this, the US has offered the Indian Navy to provide its F-18 naval fighter jet for the fighter […]