Defence Production Value Crossed Rs 1 Lakh Crore In 2022-23, Centre Tells Parliament

The value of defence production in the financial year (FY) 2022-23 has crossed the figure of one lakh crore rupees for the first time ever due to several initiatives by the government, Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt informed the Lok Sabha on Friday.Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that the value of defence production has crossed the

July 22, 2023
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From UPI At Eiffel Tower To Opening IIT In Abu Dhabi: Key Takeaways of PM Modi’s France, UAE Visit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday concluded his "productive visit" to France and United Arab Emirates (UAE), one which is defined by "transformative outcomes".He landed in India after concluding two short but very important two-nation tours which begun on July 13."A visit defined by transformative outcomes. PM @narendramodi emplanes for New Delhi after wrapping up a successful

July 16, 2023
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India Is Extremely Responsible Power, Has Upheld Rule of Law In War Against Terror: Ajit Doval

New Delhi: India is an extremely responsible power but when the need for a hot pursuit against terrorist havens was felt, the country went all out to destroy terrorism in the national interest, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said on Tuesday."India is an extremely responsible power. But when the need for a hard pursuit against terrorist havens, was felt, we have gone all out to destroy

July 11, 2023
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Defence Minister Takes Stock of Key Defence Issues, Seeks Report Within 15 Days

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday chaired a ‘Chintan Shivir’ of the ministry at which “several innovative proposals emerged” to enhance indigenisation content in domestic defence manufacturingUnion defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday took stock of a raft of defence-related issues, including proposals to boost domestic defence manufacturing, increasing self-reliance, bringing

July 6, 2023
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PM Modi, Former Japan PM Yoshihide Suga Hold Discussions On Deepening Special Strategic, Global Partnership

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Japan’s former Prime Minister and Chairman of the Japan-India Association (JIA) Yoshihide Suga. The two held discussions on deepening India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership in different areas, including parliamentary exchanges, investment and economic ties."Glad to receive Mr. @sugawitter, Chairman JIA and former PM of Japan,

July 6, 2023
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Electronics, Defence Production Will Strongly Push India’s Economic Growth

Several Foreign Manufacturers and suppliers are keen to participateElectronics and defence production are expected to strongly accelerate the country’s economic growth engine in the coming years. Global manufacturers now find India as the most happening place as China used to be in the beginning of the current century. From just two small mobile phone manufacturing factories in less than 10 years

July 6, 2023
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Laser Weapons, Neutron Bombs, Railguns: Next-Gen Weapons India Needs To Fend Off Strategic Threats

The widespread deployment of heavy armour, along with cutting-edge guided artillery systems, set a new benchmark in the history of modern warfareThe end of World War II in 1945 led to a new era in weapons development. The beginning of the Cold War in the second half of the 20th century led to the advent of a new age in which aircraft speeds increased by leaps and bounds due to the application of

June 21, 2023
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DRDO Lab To Get Knowhow of Critical Tech As Part of GE Engine Deal, Will Help Indigenous Programs: Officials

New Delhi: Gas Turbine Research Establishment– a DRDO lab involved in the development of indigenous engines– would be part of the proposed deal with American GE for manufacturing jet engines in India, which would help them gain expertise in the field, government officials said.The officials said the American firm in an "unprecedented move" is sharing manufacturing technology for engines which

June 18, 2023
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Defence Ministry To Hold Two-Day ‘Chintan Shivir’ To Brainstorm On Issues Faced By Departments

Various issues and challenges faced by different departments of the ministry will be discussed at the two-day "Chintan Shivir" in New Delhi on June 19 and 20NEW DELHI: Various departments under the Ministry of Defence are getting together in Delhi for a two-day “Chintan Shivir” to discuss the challenges faced by them.The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Sunday said that the brainstorming session will

June 18, 2023
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Military’s Indigenisation Push Spans Basic Items, Big Systems

India’s AMOGH-III Anti-Tank Guided Missile SystemIndia produces a raft of weapons and systems including the TEJAS, different types of helicopters, warships, tanks, artillery guns, warships, missiles, rocketsIndia’s big defence indigenisation push has brought into focus how the country was thus far importing even basic items such as aircraft paint, cargo nets and slings for helicopters,

June 11, 2023
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