More Than ₹1,42,000 Cr Worth AoN Accorded For Induction of DRDO Developed Defence Products

The state-owned research body has also filed more than 141 patents this year. The Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) accorded this year is the highest ever accorded to DRDO-developed systems in any yearMore than ₹1,42,000 crore worth Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was accorded this year by the Ministry of Defence for induction of several Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed

January 1, 2024
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Missile Specialist To Navigation Expert: The Crew of INS Imphal

Anti-submarine rocket launchers seen from the destroyer’s bridgeAs INS Imphal prepares for operational deployment to further boost the navy’s readiness in the vast strategic expanse, HT gets you up close with the crewThe spanking new and highly capable guided missile destroyer INS Imphal will enable the Indian Navy to confront challenges in distant seas, including China’s carefully calculated

January 1, 2024
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Growth Challenges For India’s Defence Manufacturing Sector

IAF promotes ‘Make In India’ via targeted, sustainable indigenizationby Girish LingannaThe Indian defence manufacturing sector has advanced significantly, largely due to the government’s ‘Make in India’ policy and emphasis on self-sufficiency. But difficulties that can hinder development in 2024 need to be addressed. So like all significant nations, India has an Army, Navy and Air Force and these

January 1, 2024
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‘Global Commons Can Change To Contested Seas In Indo-Pacific,’ Warns Indian Navy Chief R Hari Kumar

New Delhi: Indian Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Wednesday that owing to the increased presence of multi-national forces in Indo-Pacific and differing interpretations of international laws, there is a fear that the Region’s ‘Global Commons’ can change to ‘Contested Seas’.He also pointed out that the number of violations of the established code of conduct in the South

November 15, 2023
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