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The decision for the repeat order of IAC-1 is based on multiple factors including construction time, the cost involved and the trajectory of indigenization of the aviation assets alsoNEW DELHI: In order to maintain its operational capabilities in future the Indian Navy will continue the study for its third indigenous aircraft carrier which will be larger than the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC)
New Delhi: The government has given approval to "45 companies/joint ventures" operating in the defence sector with foreign OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), the Parliament was informed on Friday.Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said this in written response to a query in the Lok Sabha."The government has given approval to 45 companies/JVs operating in defence sector with foreign
A senior Navy officer recently said the budget is an “endorsement of the capability.”
Kolkata: The 16 Anti-Submarine Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) being built for the Indian Navy by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd and Cochin Shipyard Ltd (eight each) will have ‘desi’ hull-mounted sonar.This fact came to light during the launch of INS Androth, second in the series of the eight ASW SWCs being built by GRSE. This totally indigenous sonar has been specially
MUMBAI: Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has secured an order for providing Quality Assurance (QA) services for Indian Navy submarine during refit. The order is a major win for the classification society and paves the way for a new vertical within its Defence sector business.The Indian Ministry of Defence, (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Shipyard Ltd., Visakhapatnam, (HSL) on 13th
The data states total defence export value stands at Rs.13,000 crores or $1.5 billion as of 6 March, 2023. India has an ambitious target of achieving $5 billion in annual defence export by 2024-25.In alignment with India’s ambitious goal to significantly accelerate the production of defence equipment indigenously, the defence export in the country as per latest data has crossed Rs 13000 crores or
In recent times, the Indian Armed Forces has seen a surge in the participation of women. In a major push to the women intake by the forces, the government has also taken significant steps to increase the percentage ratio of women officers and other ranks (ORs). Whether it’s women in combat roles or the medical services in Defence, it’s a significant push towards their empowerment.Employment in
Maj. Gen. Jay Bargeron, commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, told Breaking Defense the recent exercise was an “inflection point” for his command.
According to information published by the Indian MoD on March 20, 2023, the keel laying ceremony of the two ships of Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) Project (Yard18001 – Samarthak & Yard 18002 – Utkarsh) was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli.The ceremony was presided by Vice Admiral Sandeep Naithani, Chief of Materiel, in the presence of Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, CWP&A, Ashok Khetan, Head
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to pay arrears to eligible family pensioners and gallantry winners of armed forces. The payment has to be made as per One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme by April 30, ANI reported.“Centre is duty-bound to comply with 2022 judgement in terms of OROP scheme," SC said.Eligible pensioners above 70 years must be paid by June 30 while the rest of the eligible