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Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), a leading defence public sector undertaking headquartered in Kolkata, is charting a significant expansion strategy to address surging demand from both domestic and international markets.Recognising that its current and planned capacity within Kolkata will not suffice to meet the anticipated demand over the next five to ten years, GRSE is actively
The Chinese arsenal is still much smaller than that of Russia and the US, but Moscow is watching Beijing’s buildup warily, one analyst told Breaking Defense.
Over the past 11 years, the Narendra Modi-led central government has fundamentally transformed India’s defence sector, prioritising self-reliance, modernisation, and a global export footprint. The following is a detailed overview of the sector’s progress and landmark reforms during this period.Record Surge In Defence ProductionIndia’s defence production has witnessed an unprecedented surge of 174
In a landmark development for India’s maritime defence capabilities, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) have forged a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionise the country’s submarine construction program. This collaboration represents a pivotal shift from India’s historical reliance on a single shipyard model to a
For the first time, these barrels are being manufactured at the Field Gun Factory in Kanpur, replacing those previously imported and produced under license from Italian defence firm.The Indian Navy has achieved a major milestone in its quest for self-reliance by inducting the first-ever indigenously manufactured anti-aircraft gun barrels for its frontline Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) systems.
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi conducted a significant two-day visit to Nagpur, focusing on detailed inspections of both government and private defence manufacturing units. This visit comes at a crucial time as the Indian armed forces are intensifying efforts to develop and produce advanced long-range missiles, drones, and counter-drone systems, with the backdrop of recent operational
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has underscored the transformative impact of the government’s “Make in India” initiative within the defence sector, asserting that indigenously developed systems are making India strategically, economically, and technically robust.Speaking at a dialogue on ‘National Security & Terrorism’ in Dehradun, Singh highlighted that the Modi government’s persistent
Digital visualisation of AMCA Naval variant on the deck of INS VikrantIndia’s defence sector is experiencing a profound transformation, marked by a decisive policy shift that positions the private sector as a central driver of growth, innovation, and self-reliance.Historically dominated by public sector undertakings (PSUs) and reliant on imports, the sector is now building a robust domestic
Over the past 11 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India’s defence sector has experienced a profound transformation, evolving from a predominantly import-driven model to becoming a significant and trusted global exporter.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted that this shift is rooted in the government’s strong emphasis on the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India)
The GAO’s report comes just days before the Navy is scheduled to host industry to discuss the new consolidated program.