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A contract for construction and delivery of 03 x 200T Bottom Opening Non-Propelled Barges has been concluded with Suryadipta Projects Private Limited, Thane (MSME Shipyard) on 16 Jan 2026.These Barges are the proud flag bearers of Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative of Govt. of India and will be built under the Classification Rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).With this
USVs are proving popular items to show off at DIMDEX.
The Indian Navy, in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), has achieved a significant milestone in indigenous defence technology by developing the Advanced Autonomous Navigation & Control Software (A2NCS).This innovative software empowers unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to perform complex sea operations without onboard crew, marking a leap forward in India’s naval
Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to forging one of the world’s strongest armed forces by 2047. Speaking at the Shaurya Diwas programme in Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, he outlined a clear roadmap for modernisation amid a challenging global security landscape.Several reforms have already been implemented to modernise the armed forces, Mr Singh noted. He
India is currently engaged in high-level negotiations with France over the procurement of 114 additional Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF).These talks, expected to span the next two to three days, centre on establishing firm conditions for Dassault Aviation, the manufacturer. Key demands include transfer of technology (ToT) and the full integration of Indian weapons
Bharat Forge, a diversified Indian conglomerate, has secured drone supply contracts valued at approximately ₹300 crore through its aerospace division.The company announced this development on Friday, highlighting a significant boost to its role in India’s indigenous defence ecosystem.These contracts, awarded by the Indian Army and Navy, encompass a variety of unmanned systems tailored for
India is poised to liberalise its foreign direct investment (FDI) rules in the defence sector, a strategic shift aimed at attracting greater global participation in its domestic manufacturing ecosystem. According to two government sources familiar with the deliberations, the cap on FDI under the automatic route for defence firms holding existing licences will rise from 49% to 74%.This adjustment
A Navy official said he expects by 2045 for nearly half of all naval surface vessels to be unmanned.
India’s defence sector stands at a pivotal juncture as the nation eyes Budget 2026, with a clear mandate to accelerate Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Emulating the triumphant trajectory of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) offers a compelling blueprint.Established starting with IIM Calcutta in 1961 through collaboration with MIT’s Sloan School, these institutions have ascended to global
The Defence Ministry is poised to seek approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for the construction of six advanced air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines under Project 75 India.This ambitious initiative, valued at approximately $8 billion or ₹66,000 crore, will be executed primarily at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) with technical support from Germany’s ThyssenKrupp