Make In India Defence

Biggest defence importer for decades now exports to 75 countries: PM Modi

Underlining the potential of India's defence sector PM Narendra Modi on Monday said the country which was the biggest defence importer for decades now exports defence equipment to 75 countries.

Has the rally in defence-related stocks run its course?

India is moving towards indigenisation of the defence sector. As the govt's indigenisation theme gains steam, will the sector have more legs to rally in the near-term or consolidation is likely?

A shift towards indigenisation: 'Make in India' fortifies defence spending

An analysis of defence capex over the past 12 years shows a noticeable shift towards indigenisation

Indian defence firms seek protection from exchange rate variation

India's private defence firms had last campaigned for ERV protection after being bruised by the rupee's fall from Rs 44 a dollar in October 2010 to below Rs 56 just a few months later

Rajnath asks US firms to focus on manufacturing military hardware in India

Rajnath Singh exhorted American firms to carry out joint research and co-development of military hardware in India, saying the engagement should move beyond the traditional buyer-seller relationship.

The mirage of self-reliance

In the absence of robust technological and project management structures, MoD's indigenisation drive will remain questionable

Indian Army chief General Naravane on a five-day visit to Bangladesh

Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane on Thursday proceeded on a five-day visit to Bangladesh to enhance defence cooperation and strong bilateral ties between the two nations

India invites Israeli companies to meet $130 billion weapons need

Defence ministry sets target of 70 per cent self-reliance in weaponry by 2027

More defence import embargoes soon, industry asked to step up

Army spells out four kinds of equipment it wants to be made by domestic manufacturers

MoD go-ahead to 'Make in India' acquisitions worth Rs 8,722 crore

The bulk of this will go towards purchasing the first fixed wing aircraft that Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has designed and developed in decades

Why defence indigenisation fails

'Make' procedure, which involved real indigenisation and capability creation, has been unwisely killed

Making high-tech weapons in India gets tougher; foreign deals face hiccups

Procuring complex and expensive defence equipment from foreign manufacturers has not been a smooth process historically

Boeing's Make in India pitch for selling 110 jets to Indian Air Force

Says US govt's willingness to liberalise rules on transfer of technology gives it a leg-up

Govt simplifies Make in India rules for defence firms, offers 50 projects

The ministry is offering around 50 potential projects with an assurance of orders on prototype completion and foreclosure protection