India moves to boost defence indigenisation with EoI for 1,000-kg aerial bombIndia is developing its own 1000-kg aerial bomb, similar to the Mk-84. This initiative aims to boost self-reliance in defence manufacturing...
Government to procure six fast patrol boats for armed forces, issues RFPIn a major boost to maritime security, India is set to enhance its naval fleet with the acquisition of six high-speed patrol boats. These a...
Indian Army signs ₹223.95 crore deal for indigenous tank transporter trailers to boost operational mobilityThe Indian Army will acquire 212 advanced Tank Transporter Trailers. Axiscades Aerospace and Technologies Private Limited will supply the t...
Keel-laying ceremony of first of six next-gen offshore patrol vessels of ICG held in MumbaiThe Indian Coast Guard marked a milestone with the keel-laying of its first next-generation offshore patrol vessel, 'Yard 16401,' at Mazago...
Defence Acquisition Council clears 10 capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 1.05 lakh crThe Defence Acquisition Council approved Acceptance of Necessity for 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.05 lakh crore, prioritizin...
Ministry of Defence inks Rs 642-crore contract with BEL for 28 key systems for Indian NavyThe government has signed a Rs 624-crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of 28 key systems for Indian Navy ves...
Loitering munitions delivered, forces to aim for indigenous long-range dronesThe Indian armed forces are looking for indigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones to replace imports for tasks like intellige...
Army issues Rs 6,500 crore tender for buying 400 howitzers under Make-in-IndiaIndian Army's Regiment of Artillery is looking to use the expertise of Indian Industry to produce a 155 mm/52 calibre Towed Gun System, whi...
MoD inks contracts worth Rs 8073 cr with HAL to procure 34 advanced light helicoptersThe defence ministry signed contracts worth Rs 8073 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for 34 advanced light helicopters for the Indian A...
Defence ministry signs Rs 2,269-crore deal with Bharat Electronics LimitedThe Indian Ministry of Defence has inked a Rs 2,269-crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of 11 Shakti w...
IDDM will be a game changer in defence production: ReportThey feel this category will have implementation issues as OEMs have moved away from manufacturing systems and components in their factorie...
Defence Acquisition Council clears new Defence Procurement ProcedureHowever, the DAC, chaired by Parrikar, did not finalise the key chapter on strategic partnership, which the Minister said will be done in a...
New Defence procurement policy unveiledThe Defence Procurement Procedure(DPP)-2016 announced by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, however, did not contain a key chapter on the p...
New defence procurement norms by AprilDPP which seeks to push the "Make in India" policy as well as speed up the entire arms acquisition process, is likely to be released this m...
Major changes in procurement policy, says Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar“If a particular system performance is better than the desired qualities but it is not the cheapest, it will be given extra weightage,” the...
Nirmala Sitharaman led DAC clears procurements worth over Rs 6900 croreThe night sight will enable troops to detect and recognise enemy tanks and soldiers' movement during night and engage them with greater eff...
Defence council clears order of combat vehicles worth Rs 1,850 crThe capital acquisitions includes the procurement of an “essential quantity” of the ICVs, which will be BMP-2/2k, for the mechanised infant...