Tag: Defence
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews defence cooperation between India, Australia in bilateral talks
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment towards implementation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership based on mutual trust and understanding, common interests and shared values, of democracy and rule of law.
June 22, 2022 -
India, Spain to further intensify defence, security cooperation
During a meeting between Spain Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed Spain’s interest in participating in India's national defence manufacturing programme through Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat. Notably, 40 of the 56 Airbus Spain aircraft will be Made in India.
June 15, 2022 -
Govt. approves defence acquisition proposals worth Rs 76,390 crore
For the Indian Army, the DAC accorded fresh AoNs for procurement of Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks (RTFLTs), Bridge Laying Tanks (BLTs), Wheeled Armoured Fighting Vehicles (Wh AFVs) with Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) and Weapon Locating Radars (WLRs) through domestic sources with emphasis on indigenous design and development.
June 6, 2022 -
Rajnath to hand over high speed coast guards to Vietnam as part of defence cooperation
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be paying an official visit to Vietnam from 8-10 June at the invitation of Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang.
June 5, 2022 -
India, Israel exchange Letter of Intent to deepen defence cooperation
A wide range of issues concerning bilateral, regional and defence industrial cooperation were discussed during the meeting. The two ministers reviewed the existing military-to-military activities which have increased despite the challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 2, 2022 -
Defence veterans complain of not receiving pension for April
Lieutenant General DS Hooda (Retd) in a tweet said: "Veterans complaining of pension stopped without explanation. For most, this is the only source of income. Is this how the we say 'Thank you for your service to the nation'? Request @rajnathsingh to intervene."
May 4, 2022 -
Boost to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bhart’; new defence companies report profits
Except the Yantra India Limited (YIL), all other companies -- the Munitions India Limited (MIL); Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVANI); Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWE India); Troop Comforts Limited (TCL); India Optel Limited (IOL) and the Gliders India Limited (GIL) have reported provisional profits.
April 29, 2022 -
Rajnath calls for indigenisation in defence manufacturing
Speaking during the Air Force Commanders' Conference (AFCC) at Air Headquarters here, Singh discussed the entire canvas of issues and challenges that are being faced by the country.
April 6, 2022 -
Rajnath to release third list to indigenise defence equipment on Thursday
The third list will consist of over 100 items, including complex equipment and systems which are being developed and likely to translate into firm orders over the next five years. Orders worth more than Rs 2,10,000 crore are likely to be placed on the Industry in the next five years as part of the items covered in the third list.
April 6, 2022 -
Govt offers four major defence projects to Indian industry
The projects accorded ‘Approval In-Principle (AIP)’ by the Collegiate Committee of MoD are: IAF: Communication Equipment with Indian Security Protocols (Routers, Switches, Encryptors, VoIP Phones and their software); Airborne Electro Optical pod with Ground Based System; and Airborne Stand-off Jammer; and Indian Army: Indian Light Tank.
March 3, 2022 -
Over 900 exhibitors confirm participation in Defence Expo at Gandhinagar in March
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today checked the preparations for the mega event. There has been greater domestic and international interest in this 12th edition of DefExpo, since India relaxed its health protocols owing to the reduction in COVID-19 cases. Several foreign and defence ministers have also confirmed their participation.
February 18, 2022 -
Defence budget to lead to job creation, self-reliance in the sector, feel Indian military industry leaders
Commenting on the budgetary provisions for the defence sector, Adani Defence and Aerospace President Ashish Rajvanshi said the Finance Minister has earmarked 68 per cent allocation of the capital procurement budget in defence for domestic industry, which is an increase of 10 per cent from the previous year of 58 per cent.
February 13, 2022 -
Govt. completes survey of defence land
About 16.38 lakh acres are spread across many pockets outside the cantonments. Out of 16.38 lakh acres of land, about 18,000 acres is either state-hired land or is proposed for deletion from records on account of transfer to other government departments.
January 9, 2022 -
Govt. notifies list of defence items to be indigenised
This ''Aatmanirbhar'' initiative will save foreign exchange equivalent to about Rs. 3,000 cr every year.
December 29, 2021 -
Indian Army Chief visits Israel to strengthen Indo-Israel defence relations
This is his first visit to Israel, during which he would meet the top brass of Israel Military and civilian leadership.
November 14, 2021 -
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumes to head the Western Naval Command
Commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1987, Admiral Swaminathan is a recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal, and has held several key operational, staff and training appointments in his naval career.
November 7, 2021 -
PM Modi to dedicate 7 new defence companies to nation today
The seven new Defence companies that have been incorporated are Munitions India Limited (MIL); Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVANI); Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWE India); Troop Comforts Limited (TCL); Yantra India Limited (YIL); India Optel Limited (IOL); and Gliders India Limited (GIL).
October 15, 2021