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Indigenising gas turbine engines a strategic necessity; could save Rs 3 trn

due to a trust deficit and the absence of inclusive policies for involving private players, aero engine research and development (R&D) remains a monopoly of the public sector

Defence sector firms set for gains as India pushes indigenous manufacturing

Companies like BEL, BDL and HAL have strong order books and are prepping for the export market, say analysts

Indian Navy to get a new ensign: What is changing and why is it important?

On September 2, PM Modi will unveil a new ensign of the Indian Navy that will not include the St George's Cross

GeM pegs defence procurement to reach Rs 30,000 cr this year: Official

Public procurement portal Government eMarketplace projects defence procurement made through it to double to Rs 30,000 crore during the current financial year, a top official said here on Friday. According to GeM Chief Executive Officer P K Singh, the procurement agency expects to garner about Rs 2 lakh crore sales in the year across the country. The GeM portal launched by the Centre in 2016 is for online purchase of goods and services by all central government ministries and departments. "Defence sector has been the largest procurer through the portal since inception. Last year, the defence procurement was around Rs 15,000 crore. The target is to double it to Rs 30,000 crore this year," he told reporters here. "Apart from weaponry, everything for Defence is done by GeM," he said. Singh, an IAS officer of the Manipur cadre, said the procurement portal achieved overall sales of Rs 1.06 lakh crore last year. "This year, we are expecting to reach Rs 2 lakh crore post the COVID-19 ...

Distinguished scientist Samir V Kamat appointed DRDO Chairman: Ministry

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Kamat's appointment from the date of his assumption of charge till he attains the age of 60 years

Country's economic prowess gets reflected in its ammunition: Rajnath Singh

A country's economic prowess gets automatically reflected in the field of ammunition and India must focus on boosting research and development as well as manufacturing capability, Rajnath Singh said

Recruitment process in 3 services severely affected due to Covid: Rajnath

According to defence ministry, services could recruit a total of 37,301 personnel in the last two years as against an average annual vacancy of 60,000 with the induction process hit by the pandemic

India, UK NSAs discuss regional security, cooperation in defence sector

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met his United Kingdom counterpart Stephen Lovegrove and discussed a wide range of subjects of bilateral and global significance, government sources said

Gen Pande, B'desh PM's advisor discuss steps to forward defence engagement

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande called on Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique (Retd), Security Advisor to Bangladesh Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina on Monday and discussed steps to take forward the defence engagement between the two countries."General Manoj Pande #COAS called on Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique (Retd), Security Advisor to #PrimeMinister of #Bangladesh and discussed steps to take forward the defence engagement between #Bangladesh and #India," the Indian Army tweeted.Earlier in the day, the Indian Army Chief interacted with Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal, Chief of Naval Staff of Bangladesh; Air Vice Marshal M Shafiqul Alam, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations) of Air Force and also called on General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, Chief of Army Staff (COAS)."General Manoj Pande #COAS interacted with Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal #ChiefofNavalStaff, #BangladeshNavy & Air Vice Marshal M Shafiqul Alam, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations) of #BangladeshAirForce and ...

Agnipath scheme faces trial by fire; violent protests erupt in Bihar

Protesting the Agnipath scheme, youth in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan took to the streets demanding restoration of the traditional recruitment process

Tour of Duty: With Agnipath scheme, a chance for youth to join armed forces

Under the 'Agnipath' scheme, 17.5 to 21-year-olds will be recruited for four years as 'Agniveers' and will get an opportunity to join the regular cadre at the end of this period

Military life without joining armed force: What is the Tour of Duty scheme?

Army has branded the Tour of Duty (ToD) as an opportunity for India's youth to experience military life without having to join the armed forces -- Army, Navy, and the Air Force -- on a long-term basis

Adani Enterprises subsidiary picks 50% stake in General Aeronautics

Made for an undisclosed amount, the acquisition will help Adani leverage its own military drone as well as AI and ML capabilities for extending work into domestic farm sector

US readying an arms-aid package to wean India away from Russian weapons

The effort is part of a much larger initiative by Joe Biden's administration to court India as a long-term security partner, despite its reluctance to criticize Russia for its invasion of Ukraine

Priority is ensuring high standards of operational preparedness: Army chief

Newly-appointed Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Sunday said his "utmost and foremost" priority would be to ensure very high standards of operational preparedness

India-US defence relationship is trusted one': says ex-Pentagon official

The defence relationship between India and the United States over the years has become a trusted one, a former top Pentagon official has said.

IAF ties up with IIT Madras to develop solutions to maintain weapon systems

The Indian Air Force and Indian Institute of Technology, Madras on Wednesday signed the memorandum of understanding

India's defence equipment sector offers significant new opportunities

Though there are some unknowns, Street action suggests big upside

Defence equipment import to be exception: Govt in Rajya Sabha

The defence ministry said import of defence equipment from a foreign industry, irrespective of value and type of acquisition, should only be an exception

Need to progress on 10 tonne Indian multipurpose chopper: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said in order to become a global leader there is a need to progress in the design of 10 tonne Indian Multirole helicopter.