Defence Partnership

Made In India Sniper Rifle By Bangalore-Based SSS Defence Outshines Foreign Competitors In National Competition

In a significant achievement for India’s defence manufacturing sector, the National Security Guard (NSG) has won the sniper category in the All India Police Commando Competition using an indigenous sniper rifle. The .338 Saber sniper rifle, designed and manufactured by Bangalore-based SSS Defence, outperformed top international competitors, including the renowned American Barrett 50 Cal rifle

February 22, 2025
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Indian Army Contingent Departs For India-Japan Joint Military Exercise Dharma Guardian

An Indian Army contingent of 120 personnel has departed for Japan to participate in the 6th edition of the India-Japan Joint Military Exercise "Dharma Guardian". This exercise is scheduled to take place from February 24 to March 9, 2025.The Indian contingent will be represented mainly by troops from a battalion of the MADRAS Regiment, along with troops from other arms and services. The Japanese

February 22, 2025
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L&T Shipyard Holds Steel-Cutting Ceremony of 3rd Fleet Support Ship

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Shipyard in Kattupalli recently held a significant steel-cutting ceremony for the third of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) intended for the Indian Navy.This event took place on February 20, 2025, and was attended by Rear Admiral Satish Shenai along with other senior officials from the Indian Navy, Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), and L&T.As the Ministry of

February 22, 2025
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Invest Kerala Global Summit Highlights India’s Quest For Indigenous Warships, Fighter Jets

The Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025 has highlighted India’s ambitious quest for developing indigenous warships and fighter jets, emphasizing the need for Kerala to play a more significant role in this endeavour.The Indian Navy is building nearly all its warships domestically, with a high level of indigenous content. This reflects India’s push towards self-reliance in defence production under the

February 22, 2025
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EU Chief Ursula Von Der Leyen To Visit India On February 27-28

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit India on February 27-28, accompanied by the entire European Union College of Commissioners. This historic visit marks the first time that all EU commissioners will travel to India together and is among the first such visits since the start of the current European Commission’s mandate in December 2024.Key Highlights of the Visit1. High-Level

February 22, 2025
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Navy’s ₹60,000 Crore Rafale Deal To Boost Air Force’s Refuelling Capability

The Indian Navy’s ₹60,000 Crores Rafale-Marine jet deal with France is set to enhance the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) capabilities, particularly in buddy-buddy refuelling, and will also supply ground equipment and software upgrades.The Indian Navy is acquiring 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft to enhance the capabilities of the INS Vikramaditya. The deal is awaiting final clearance by the Cabinet Committee

February 22, 2025
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India, Malaysia Advance Sukhoi Su-30MKI Maintenance Cooperation

India and Malaysia are strengthening their defence ties, with a focus on maritime security, the defence industry, and cooperation in multilateral forums.The 13th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM) meeting took place in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Discussions centred on expanding bilateral defence ties and addressing regional and global issues, including cyber

February 20, 2025
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India-France Working On Rafale AESA Radar, AMCA Fighter, Helicopter Engines, Missiles & Munitions

HAL-SAFRAN Ardiden 1H1 Shakti’ turboshaft engineIndia and France are advancing their defence collaboration, focusing on several key projects involving Rafale aircraft systems, helicopter engines, and missile technology. Here’s an overview of the current developments:Rafale Radar SystemsIndia and France are working together on the RBE2 radar systems used in Rafale jets. Bharat Electronics Limited

February 20, 2025
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Thales To Double Engineers Headcount, Accelerate Sourcing From India

Thales, a French multinational company specializing in aerospace, defence, and digital security, is increasing its focus on India, with plans to expand its engineering staff and increase the amount of Indian content in its solutions.Thales announced plans to hire over 12,000 employees worldwide in 2023, including over 550 engineers for its engineering centres in Bangalore and Noida, India. CEO

February 19, 2025
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India’s Defence Industry Poised For A Huge Boost

The defence industry in India is at the "cusp of a massive expansion", Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said even as he suggested that public-private-partnership would be "critical" in making the country a hub for advanced manufacturing in the sector.In his address at a defence conclave here late Monday evening, he also said the intention of the government is to build a "technologically

February 19, 2025
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