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India’s artillery modernisation, particularly the transition to 155mm calibre guns, is a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing military strength and achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing. This modernization is not just an upgrade but a comprehensive transformation of the Indian Army’s artillery capabilities, driven by the demands of modern warfare and the need for operational
India is making significant strides towards becoming a net exporter of military equipment, as stated by Sanjay Seth, the Minister of State for Defence. During a recent event in Panaji, he emphasized the country’s ambition to shift from being one of the largest importers of weapons to a prominent exporter.The goal is to achieve ₹50,000 crore (approximately $6 billion) in defence exports by 2029,
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India is enhancing its collaboration with the private sector to foster innovation in defence technology through the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme. This initiative aims to strengthen self-reliance in defence capabilities as part of the government’s "Make in India" initiative.Under the TDF scheme, which is executed by the DRDO,
Kalyani Strategic Systems, a subsidiary of Bharat Forge, is set to produce advanced Howitzer guns with over 80% local content, as stated by Chairman Rajinder Bhatia.The Indian government has approved a ₹7,000 crore order for 307 artillery gun systems and 327 heavy gun towing vehicles, with Kalyani expected to fulfil a significant portion of this order. The company currently manufactures six to
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday (March 20, 2025) approved guidelines aimed at shortening the timelines of the defence procurement process, alongside granting preliminary approvals for procurement proposals worth ₹54,000 crore.This decision follows the Cabinet Committee on Security’s (CCS) final approval for the procurement of 307
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a significant ₹7,000 Crores deal to acquire advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS) for the Indian Army. This development marks a major boost for indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.The contract, expected to be signed next week, involves the procurement of 307 ATAGS howitzers with a strike
The Defence Ministry of India has initiated significant reforms to expedite the acquisition of weapons and military equipment, aiming to reduce the average procurement timeline from the current 96 weeks (two years) to just 24 weeks (six months).This move, approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, seeks to address longstanding delays caused by
Wipro, Tech Mahindra, and L&T Technology Services have recently announced strategic partnerships with Nvidia to develop advanced AI solutions across various sectors. These collaborations were unveiled during Nvidia’s annual GPU Technology Conference (GTC) held in California from March 17-21, 2025.Tech Mahindra has introduced an innovative AI-powered pharmacovigilance solution aimed at
Boeing’s Liquid Robotics has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sagar Defence Engineering, a leading Indian unmanned systems start-up, to co-develop and co-produce autonomous surface vessels.This agreement builds on the joint US-India Roadmap for Defence Industrial Cooperation and aims to enhance undersea domain awareness through manufacturing, system interoperability, ocean testing,
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd has secured a significant contract valued at ₹142.31 crore (including taxes) from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. This order was awarded by the Centre for High Energy Systems & Sciences (CHESS) located in Hyderabad.The contract entails the development of a Laser Source Module