Indian Army: Defence Ministry clears $829 million Arjun MBT order
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India’s HAL, Israel’s Elbit Systems sign agreement for HUD helmets
HAL-Elbit Systems HUD Display System: India’s state owned aircraft manufacturing giant HAL has signed an agreement with Israel’s high technology defence company Elbit Systems for supply of Digital Overhead Head Up Display Systems (DOHS) during the recently concluded Aero India-2021, the company announced on Monday. The agreement for supply of HUD display has been signed between HAL and Elbit Systems Electro Optics Elop Ltd.
India testfires anti-airfield weapon SAAW from HAL’s Hawk trainer
Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon SAAW: In yet another milestone, India’s apex defence research organisation, DRDO, successfully conducted captive and release trial of indigenously developed Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) from Hawk-I of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) off the Odisha coast on Thursday.
India clears $6.25 billion deal to acquire 83 LCA Tejas combat jets
LCA Tejas News: In a major boost to domestic defence industry, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today approved the largest ever indigenous defence purchase of 83 combat jets manufactured by the state owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. This deal will be a game-changer for self-reliance in Indian defence manufacturing, said the defence minister.
India’s new surface-to-air missile hits bull’s eye in maiden test
The latest version of MRSAM is a Surface to Air Missile developed jointly by DRDO, India and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel for use of the Indian Army. MRSAM Army weapon system comprises of Command post, Multi-Function Radar and Mobile Launcher system.
DRDO ready to supply 200 made in India howitzer guns to Indian Army in 2 years
India DRDO ATAGS Howitzer: India’s apex Defence Research and Development Organisation – DRDO is ready to supply over 200 Made in India Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) howitzers to Indian Army within 18-24 months of placement of the order. DRDO’s offer comes in the backdrop of a choice between an indigenous and foreign option to fulfill Indian Army’s requirement for over 400 howitzers.
India’s HAL delivers biggest rocket fuel tank to ISRO
HAL-ISRO Cryogenic Engine Tank: The C32-LH2 tank is a developmental cryogenic propellant tank of aluminium alloy designed for improving the payload capability of GSLV MK-III launching vehicle, the HAL said in a statement.
Ready to roll: India’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant clears basin trial
“Despite the restrictions imposed by the lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, CSL and Indian Navy worked as a cohesive team to ensure timely completion of all essential tasks leading up to basin trials of the Aircraft Carrier,” said an official statement.
Indian Air Force seeks faster production, induction of HAL’s Light Combat Helicopter
“The LCH is a potent platform due to excellent design and development efforts and well supported flight test team. The IAF is keenly looking forward to the induction of this aircraft,” Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria said.
Firepower: India’s DRDO testfires long range Pinaka rocket system
“Development of Enhanced Pinaka system was taken up to achieve longer range performance compared to an earlier design with a reduced length,” the defence ministry said. The design and development of this advanced version of Pinaka rocket system has been carried out by Pune based DRDO laboratories, namely Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL).
India’s Nag anti-tank missile clears final user trial, ready for Ladakh deployment
With this test, the Nag missile, Cobra in English, has completed 10 successful user trials by the Indian Army and will now enter the production phase. Nag, a third generation anti-tank guided missile with a four kilometer range, has already completed its winter and summer trials last year.
Indian Navy’s first batch of women pilots gets ready for crucial mission
The Navy said these three women pilots were part of the six pilots of the 27th Dornier Operational Flying Training (DOFT) Course, who graduated as fully operational maritime reconnaissance (MR) pilots at a passing out ceremony held at INS Garuda on Thursday.
We can make any type of missiles for armed forces in the country: DRDO
We are strong and we are completely self-reliant in the areas of missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems, torpedoes, guns, and communication systems and can produce any type of missiles in the country that armed forces want, says DRDO Chief G Satheesh Reddy.
India’s BEML expects additional orders worth Rs 3,000 crore this year
According to officials of the Bengaluru-based BEML, the company has achieved indigenisation levels of over 90 per cent in the mainline mining and construction products and rail coaches and EMUs, over 80 per cent in high mobility vehicles and over 65 per cent in Metro cars.
S Anbuvelan takes charge as CEO of HAL’s Helicopter Complex
Before taking charge as CEO of HAL’s Helicopter Complex, Anbuvelan was Executive Director at the Complex. He was instrumental in starting the production of ALH’s integrated transmission assembly. He also played crucial role in ramping up production of ALH gear boxes, reduction of snags during equipping of ALH, training & development of employees among other things.
India’s HAL rolls out 300th Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv
“ALH never looked back from the day when the prototype took its maiden flight on August 30, 1992 and has evolved into a world class helicopter with its unparalleled performance. The evolution from ALH Mark-I to Mark-IV has been phenomenal and is a boost to the indigenous design and development of helicopters,” said R Madhavan, CMD of HAL.
India begins construction of third stealth frigate under Project 17A
India Thursday started the construction of a new stealth frigate for Indian Navy. Vice Admiral S R Sarma of the Indian Navy and VL Kantha Rao Additional Secretary (Defence Production) jointly laid the keel of the third ship (Yard- 12653) in a virtual ceremony.
India’s HAL tests Light Utility Helicopter LUH in high Himalayas
India’s state owned aviation major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Wednesday announced completion of the testing process of its Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) in hot and high weather capabilities in high Himalayas. HAL’s LUH is a new generation helicopter in the 3-ton class helicopters, incorporating the state of the art technology features like a glass cockpit with Multi-Function Displays (MFD).
India’s DRDO successfully testfires Hypersonic Missile HSTDV
In a big boost to India’s offensive military capabilities, India Monday successfully flight-tested a Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV), India’s apex defence research and development organisation, DRDO, announced in a a tweet. The test of Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV), which is a new frontier in cutting-edge defence technology.
India-Russia sign AK-203 rifle deal during defence minister’s Russia visit
India and Russia have finalised a major deal for manufacturing AK-47 203 rifles in India during Indian defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s Moscow visit, according to Russian media reports. The AK-47 203 is the latest and most advanced version of the AK-47 rifle, which will replace the Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) 5.56×45 mm assault rifle.
India’s DRDO selects 108 defence equipment for Make in India
Defence Industry in India: India’s apex defence research and development organisation DRDO has identified 108…
India’s BEML launches heavy trucks, electric excavators and dozers
BEML unveils heavy electrical trucks, excavators: In a big push to manufacture of heavy vehicles in the country, India’s state owned BEML Tuesday launched several heavy vehicles designed and developed in the country. It includes a 150 tonne dump truck BH150E, 180 tonne electrical excavator BE1800E 180, Heli-Portable Dozer called BD50HST, and Medium Bullet Proof Vehicle (MBPV) called GAUR.
Self-reliant India: Home-built missile carrier, anti-material rifle, heavy trucks unveiled
Make in India in Defence: Of these 15 defence equipments, four each have been developed by India’s Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and state owned heavy equipment maker BEML, two products have been developed by public sector electronics major BEL, and one each by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bharat Dynamics Limited, Mazhgaon Dock Limited, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) and GSL.
Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli unveils Stabilised Remote Controlled Gun
OFT Stabilised Remote Control Gun: India’s state owned Ordnance Factory of Tiruchirappalli (OFT) has launched an indigenously manufactured weapon stabilized remote controlled gun (SRCG) for use of Indian Navy and Coast Guard Ships.
India signs $75-million deal with BEML to equip 1,500 T-90 battle tanks with mine ploughs
Defence News India: India’s ministry of defence Monday signed a $75 million (Rs 557 crore)…
Make in India: Cochin Shipyard will supply electric ships to Norway’s ASKO Maritime
Defence News India: In a major achievement for India’s ship building industry, public sector shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has won a contract for construction and supply of two autonomous electric ferries for ASKO Maritime AS, Norway.
Despite border tension with China, India will continue to develop border roads
The decision to push ahead with the development of critical road network comes at a time when Indian and Chinese armies are facing each other at several places in Ladakh region. In the past, China has objected to the development of border infrastructure by India in Ladakh to match Chinese built up.
OFB Strike: Defence Ministry forms high level committee to dissuade employee unions
OFB Strike: India’s ministry of defence Friday formed a high-level committee under the officers of the department of defence production (DDP) and Indian Army to address the concerns of defence employee unions and officers association about the government’s decision to corporatize Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) factories.
Pokhran Anniversary: India sets the goal of becoming a defence powerhouse
India has set an ambitious target of becoming a net exporter of defence technology on the occasion of 21st Pokhran anniversary that is celebrated in the country National Technology Day.
Bharat Dynamics wins $40 million contract for supplying missile parts for IAF
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has won a $40 million contract to supply missile components for medium range surface to air missile (MRSAM) to be delivered to Indian Air Force (IAF).
India’s DRDO backed defence university develops Atulya microwave steriliser to kill COVID-19 virus
DRDO supported Defence Institute of Advanced Technology Pune announced the development of Atulya microwave steriliser that kills the Sars-CoV-2 virus by differential heating in the range of 560 to 600 Celsius temperatures.
India’s DRDO develops lightweight HMDS helmet for Indian Air Force
DRDO has developed a lightweight HMDS helmet for Indian Air Force pilots flying Sukhoi 30 MKI, Mig 29, Mig 21, LCA Tejas and Mirage 2000 aircrafts.
War against Coronavirus: India’s state owned Defence PSUs create isolation wards
India’s state owned Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has set up a 285 bed facility across several states to help civil administration in their bid to augment the health facilities to treat corona virus patients.
India’s light combat aircraft Tejas tested in full operational clearance configuration
This maiden flight of Tejas in full operational clearance version lasted for forty minutes and it was flown by Air Commodore KA Muthana (Retd) from the HAL’s Bengaluru airport.
Rolls-Royce signs MoU with IIT Madras for joint research, higher studies
Rolls-Royce India has signed an MoU with the IIT Madras to promote and explore opportunities for joint research programs. Rolls-Royce will also send its engineers to IIT Madras for higher studies but they will have to qualify for the programme.
India’s state owned missile company Bharat Dynamics pays dividend to government
The BDL manufactures ballistic missile Agni (Fire), surface-to-air missile Akash (Sky), Advanced Lightweight Torpedo, Counter Measure Dispensing Systems, Milan 2T and Konkurs anti-tank missiles for Indian military.
Ready to roll: HAL offers its light combat helicopter to Indian Air Force
LCH is a 5.5 ton class combat helicopter designed and developed by HAL. It is powered by two Shakti engines with similar features of Advanced Light Helicopter.
India’s defence export set to double in next four years to $4.86 billion
India’s defence export is growing. In the last two years, our export has been Rs 17,000 crore but by 2024 it can reach Rs 35,000 crore, said the defence minister.
IAF to procure 83 Tejas fighters from HAL in $5.45 billion deal
The file to procure Tejas fighters could be cleared before March 31 and HAL could start deliveries three years after signing the contract.
Delay in supply of equipment from Russia affected delivery of India’s aircraft carrier
Shripad Naik said the ships targeted delivery was affected due to delay in supply of aviation equipment from Russia.
Lockheed Martin inks MoU with BEL to strengthen its fighter jet offer to IAF
After scrapping the initial tender to procure 126 medium sized fighter jets, India issued a fresh tender in April 2019 to procure more than 100 fighter jets.
Top defence officer reviews the progress of India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier ahead of crucial basin trials
The 40,000 tonne ship which has been designed and developed in the country will have an air complement of up to 26 Mig 29 K fighter jets.
Big success: India’s indigenous fighter Tejas lands on aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya
While the aircraft was flown by Cdr Jaideep Maolankar, Captain Dahiya was the Landing Safety Officer and Cdr Vivek Pandey was the Test Director.
Alok Verma takes over as Director Human Resource at HAL
HAL: Alok Verma earlier worked as General Manager (HR) and played key role in employee-management negotiation to settle the issue of wage-revision.
Watch: DRDO successfully tests upgraded version of Pinaka Missile System
First trial which was conducted on Thursday was able to achieve the full range of 75 kilometers, second test conducted on Friday fired in salvo mode.
India tests long range Pinaka Missile System in salvo mode; rockets use Indian navigation satellite IRNSS
The Navigation system of Pinaka Missile System is also aided by the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
Firepower: DRDO tests advanced Pinaka missile system with twice the range
Pinaka Mark-II Rocket is modified to work as a missile by giving it a Navigation, Control and Guidance System to improve the accuracy and enhance the range.
Big boost! Govt clears purchase of AWACS for IAF, P8I for Navy, heavy helicopters for coast guard
The Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Rajnath Singh also approved procurement of Twin Engine Heavy Helicopters (TEHH) for the Indian Coast Guard.
Defence PSUs order book tops Rs 2.3 lakh crore; these 3 PSUs, including HAL, are top performers
HAL which produces Sukhoi 30 MKI frontline fighters and indigenously developed light combat aircraft – LCA Tejas – has orderbook worth Rs 59,832 crore.
Brahmos missile tested successfully with made in India systems, read details here
This test of Brahmos missile is a major step in the direction of complete indigenisation of the missile developed with the Russian help.
Naval version of LCA Tejas takes wing for service on aircraft carrier
Naval version of LCA Tejas completes the cycle of launch and recovery from aircraft carrier in a single sortie which was never done earlier.
Adding stealth to its muscles: New stealth frigate of Indian Navy launched for sea trials
INS Nilgiri is first of total 7 ships of new stealth class frigates known as Project 17A. It is being built using integrated construction technology.
Big boost to India’s coastal security: Defence minister inducts Varaha ship in Indian coast guard
Indian coast guard ship Varaha has been named after the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu as a boar to protect the earth from drowning in the mythical sea.
Lethal punch: India successfully testfires Astra missile five times in four days
Indian Air Force conducted the Astra missile developed by DRDO in different configuration to prove the end phase capability of the missile.
India tests low weight man portable anti-tank missile
This is the third successful test of this low-weight ultra-modern fire and forget man-portable anti-tank guided missile for Indian Army.
Indian Navy to get second Scorpene Class submarine INS Khanderi this month
INS Khanderi: Indian Navy will induct 6 Scorpene Class Submarines under Project 75. These submarines will form the mainstay of Indian Navy’s offensive capability.
DRDO hands over design of Mobile Metallic Ramp to Indian Army
DRDO: Indian Army today received the design of Mobile Metallic Ramp developed by the DRDO that can bear the load of vehicles weighing up to 70 tonnes.
Indian Navy kickstarts the process for procuring ships worth Rs 15,000; read details here
Indian Navy: Ministry of Defence has invited Request For Proposals (RFPs) for acquiring ships worth Rs 15,000 crore for Indian Navy and Coast Guard.
Big boost to IAF’s precision strike capability as DRDO successfully tests Guided Bomb
Hitting the bulls eye: The government said that the guided bomb achieved the desired range and hit the target with high precision.
IAF’s workhorse AN-32 transport aircraft certified to use bio-fuel
The indigenous bio-jet fuel was first produced by the CSIR-IIP lab at Dehradun in 2013, but could not be tested or certified as there were no facilities in the country.
Govt approves Brahmos missiles for navy, recovery vehicle for Arjun tanks
Govt has cleared defence purchase worth Rs. 3,000 crore, it will involve fitting of 2 navy ships with Brahmos missiles & Armored Recovery Vehicles for Army.
IAF’s intermediate jet trainer Kiran crashes in Hakimpet, Telangana
The Kiran trainer aircraft was on a routine flying mission and it had taken off from Hakimpet Air Force station at around 11.30 am in the morning.
Sitharaman sets target for Raksha Gyan Shakti: File thousand IPR applications
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set a target of filing of 1,000 defence intellectual property right applications and for giving IPR training to 10,000 officials.
Top officer reviews the progress of critical roads on China border
Director General of Border Road Organisation Lt Gen Harpal Singh reviewed the progress of critical roads at China border on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Bharat Electronics Ltd pays a dividend of Rs 64 crore to Govt
Public sector defence manufacturer Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has paid a total dividend of 200% to Government of India for financial Year 2017-18.
ISRO launches heaviest satellite using most powerful GSLV rocket
ISRO Chairman K Sivan said India has achieved significant milestone with our heaviest launcher lifting off the heaviest satellite from the Indian soil.
India inducts artillery guns after 30 years; M777, K9 Vajra given to army
India’s artillery fire power got a booster dose on Friday as it inducted big guns M777 A2 Ultra Light Howitzers and K-9 Vajra-tracked self propelled guns.
India increases financial powers of senior military commanders
India’s ministry of defence Thursday enhanced the financial decision making powers of deputy services chiefs by five times.
GRSE bags Rs. 2400 cr contract for building 4 survey ships for navy
Defence ministry Tuesday awarded Rs. 2,435 crore contract for designing, construction and supply of four survey vessels for Indian Navy to Garden Reach Ship Builders and Engineers.
India to spend Rs 950 cr on upgrade of 17 Dorniers of coast guard
Indian government Saturday approved the mid life upgrade of 17 long range surveillance aircraft Dornier of Indian Coast Guard at a cost of Rs. 950 crore.
Rafale offset details will be known when procurement begins: Sitharaman
Defence Minister said the details of foreign companies fulfilling the requirement to invest back a part of deal value in India will be known when procurement begins.
BEML receives top mining equipment seller award
India’s public sector defence manufacturer BEML has received the award for best seller in crawler equipment-dozers, rigid dump truck for mining industry.
IAI wins $777 mn order to supply Barak-8 missiles to Indian navy
Israel Aerospace Industries has signed $777 million deal for supply of Barak 8 long range surface-to-air missiles for seven ships of Indian Navy.
Reliance was India’s choice: Francois Hollande
Francois Hollande has blamed Indian government for selecting Anil Ambani’s Reliance Defence as Dassault’s offset partner in multi-billion dollar deal.
India test fires surface-to-surface ballistic missile Prahar
Prahar is a contemporary weapon system capable of carrying multiple types of warheads and neutralizing a wide variety of targets.
India clears defence purchases worth Rs. 9,100 crore
Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman presided the meeting of DAC (Defence Acquisition Council) that cleared the purchase of Akash missiles under the ‘Buy Indian’ category.
Sitharaman rejects AK Antony’s charge of overlooking HAL in Rafale deal
Sitharaman said that public sector aircraft manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited was excluded from the Rafale deal by the UPA government itself.